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Tenebrae

November 7, 2024
Duke Chapel

Presented by Duke Arts Presents
Vocal Ensemble Series

Chamber choir dressed in all black in cathedral — Photo Credit: Sim Cannetty-Clarke

“A marvel of vocal technique”
The Guardian

On Thursday, November 7, two days after a divisive general election, Duke Arts invites our communities to come together for a moment of healing through music with the world-leading British vocal ensemble Tenebrae. This special event is offered at a subsidized rate, with single tickets set at $10 for the public and free for all Duke students, faculty and staff. $5 add-on tickets are available for children accompanied by an adult.

Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), Tenebrae is acclaimed for its interpretation of choral works spanning five centuries. Formed in 2001 by former King’s Singer Nigel Short, Tenebrae quickly established a reputation for theatrical programming and precise performances in sacred and secular spaces. Its recorded work has garnered several accolades, including two BBC Music Magazine awards and Grammy nomination.

Orlando de Lassus – Musica Dei donum
Plainchant – Pange lingua
Philip Moore – Morning Prayer
Caroline Shaw – and the swallow
Owain Park – Beati quorum via
Joanna Marsh – Evening Prayer
Orlando Gibbons arr. Christian Forshaw – Drop, drop slow tears
Byrd – Ave verum corpus
Roderick Williams – Ave verum re-imagined

Intermission

Bruckner – Virge Jesse
Joanna Marsh – In Winter’s House
Owain Park – Caelos ascendit hodie
Bruckner – Os justi
Pavel Chesnokov – Svyete tihi
James MacMillan – Miserere
Gustav Holst – Nunc dimittis