Tenebrae

A Prayer for Deliverance

Sanders Theatre

SAT MAR 14 8PM

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Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone), award-winning choir Tenebrae, based in London, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles. Passion and precision are the core values that guide Tenebrae and Artistic Director Nigel Short. The group gives audiences meditative, memorable, and transporting concert experiences.

Their Boston debut program, A Prayer for Deliverance, mixes iconic choral works with music by some of today’s most exciting composers, centering themes of rest and respite. Joel Thompson’s virtuosic new work, the 15-part showpiece that gives the program its title, is a must-hear highlight.

“Tenebrae’s reputation for ‘passion and precision’ is richly deserved. Their flawless intonation, ensemble cohesion, dynamic power and unwavering commitment to engaging, communicative and persuasive performance are all truly phenomenal. Full marks from me.”
Edinburgh Music Review

Program Details

Works by Gustav Holst, Cecilia McDowall, Francis Pott, Caroline Shaw, Richard Rodney Bennett, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Joel Thompson, John Tavener, Robert Pearsall, Arthur Sullivan, Herbert Howells, William Harris.

The Evening-Watch
Gustav Holst
Text: Henry Vaughan

Standing as I do before God
Cecilia McDowall
Text: Edith Cavell and Seán Street

The Souls of the Righteous
Francis Pott
Text: Wisdom of Solomon

and the swallow
Caroline Shaw
Text: Psalm 84

A Good-Night
Richard Rodney Bennett
Text: Francis Quarles

Rest
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Text: Christina Rossetti

A Prayer for Deliverance
Joel Thompson
Text: Psalm 13

Song for Athene
John Tavener

Valiant for Truth
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Text: John Bunyan

Lay a Garland
Robert Lucas Pearsall
Text: Francis Beaumont

The Long Day Closes
Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Text: Henry Fothergill Chorley

Requiem
Herbert Howells