Tenebrae: Celestial Gift

7 p.m.: Introductory lecture by Wilhelm Stehling on the topic of Elisabeth Church and Music
8 p.m.: Tenebrae Choir conducted by Nigel Short: “Celestial Gift” 

Orlando di Lasso (1532–1594): Musica Dei donum
Plainchant: Pange lingua
Philip Moore (* 1943): Morning Prayer
Caroline Shaw (* 1982): and the swallow
Owain Park (* 1993): Beati quorum via
Joanna Marsh (* 1970): Evening Prayer
Orlando Gibbons (1583–1625; arr. Christian Forshaw): Drop, drop slow tears
Gregorio Allegri (1582–1652): Miserere, mei Deus
John Tavener (1944–2013): Funeral Ikos
Anton Bruckner (1824–1896): Virga Jesse floruit, Locus iste and Christus factus est
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943): Cheruwimskaja pesn
Pawel Tschesnokow (1877–1944): Swete tichi
James MacMillan (* 1959): Miserere
Gustav Holst (1874–1934): Nunc dimittis

The Tenebrae Choir is regarded as one of the finest vocal ensembles in Great Britain, captivating with its clear, versatile sound, technical brilliance, and deep expression. Founded in 2001 by Nigel Short – former countertenor with The Tallis Scholars and The King’s Singers – the ensemble combines the warmth of English choral music with inspiring modernity. Its repertoire ranges from Renaissance music to contemporary works, distinguished by artfully crafted programs in atmospheric performances. With international concert tours, radio recordings, and numerous award-winning recordings, Tenebrae sets standards.

Further information: https://marburger-schlosskonzerte.de/konzerte/2026-06-24