Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre
The Tallis Scholars - Concert Two
Mastery of both Renaissance and contemporary sacred music.
In this awe-inspiring performance weaving through sacred music spanning nearly a millennium, The Tallis Scholars showcase what critics have described as their ‘gloriously golden tone’ (The Guardian).
From the mystical chants of Hildegard von Bingen through to the ethereal harmonies of Arvo Pärt, the crystalline voices of the The Tallis Scholars are perfectly at home in Elisabeth Murdoch Hall’s unmatched acoustics.
Considered 'one of the UK’s greatest cultural exports' (BBC Radio 3), The Tallis Scholars profoundly moving performance begins in colonial Mexico with Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla’s vibrant, and rarely heard, Deus in adiutorium and concludes as the final strains of Josquin des Prez’ Præter rerum seriem fade away.
Contrasted with the stark, meditative power of Pärt, this transcendent journey through the heights of sacred choral music explores the essence of human devotion and creative expression.
Post-Concert Talk
Following these extraordinary performances, The Tallis Scholars join Marshall McGuire in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about their artistry, career and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Artists
The Tallis Scholars
Program
Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla
Deus in adiutorium
Hildegard von Bingen
In principio
Arvo Pärt
Triodion
Hildegard von Bingen
O virtus Sapientiae
Jacob Obrecht
Salve Regina
Hildegard von Bingen
O ignis Spiritus paracliti
Arvo Pärt
Magnificat
Da Pacem Domine
Hildegard von Bingen
O Ecclesia
Josquin des Prez
Præter rerum seriem
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