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The Choral Pilgrimage 2025: Tewkesbury
The Sixteen is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Choral Pilgrimage tour. This year’s ‘Angel of Peace’ programme features nine pieces from across the centuries, from medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen to the magical realm of a brand-new work by the contemporary composer Anna Clyne.
Programme:
Hildegard of Bingen: Ave, generosa (verses 1 - 4)
Arvo Pärt: Tribute to Caesar
Will Todd: I shall be an angel of peace*
John Taverner: Gaude plurimum
Interval
Hildegard of Bingen: Ave, generosa (verses 5 – 7)
Arvo Pärt: Da pacem Domine
Anna Clyne: Orbits (New commission)*
Arvo Pärt: Magnificat
John Taverner: O splendor gloriae
*with violin
The Choral Workshop taking place earlier in the day at the Parish Halls from 9.30am. Led by The Sixteen's Daniel Collins, this workshop will provide an equally rewarding opportunity to explore the music inspired by The Sixteen’s 2025 Choral Pilgrimage programme including pieces by Taverner and Pärt. Tickets for the workshop cost £30.00 (with £5.00 off when you buy a workshop and concert ticket together).
Programme:
Hildegard of Bingen: Ave, generosa (verses 1 - 4)
Arvo Pärt: Tribute to Caesar
Will Todd: I shall be an angel of peace*
John Taverner: Gaude plurimum
Interval
Hildegard of Bingen: Ave, generosa (verses 5 – 7)
Arvo Pärt: Da pacem Domine
Anna Clyne: Orbits (New commission)*
Arvo Pärt: Magnificat
John Taverner: O splendor gloriae
*with violin
The Choral Workshop taking place earlier in the day at the Parish Halls from 9.30am. Led by The Sixteen's Daniel Collins, this workshop will provide an equally rewarding opportunity to explore the music inspired by The Sixteen’s 2025 Choral Pilgrimage programme including pieces by Taverner and Pärt. Tickets for the workshop cost £30.00 (with £5.00 off when you buy a workshop and concert ticket together).
Saturday 13 Sep 2025
Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5RZ
Start time: 15:00End time: 16:45
Pricing: £15.00 - £35.00
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