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Songs of the Earth

  • Sibelius Academy 9 Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu Helsinki, 00100 Finland (map)

In this concert Theatre of Voices perform mostly early classical music from composers such as William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons and John Wilbye

In this concert Theatre of Voices perform mostly early classical music from composers such as William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons and John Wilbye 

Superb vocal ensemble Theatre of Voices is renowned for their exquisite interpretations that are firmly derived from the lyrics of the music. During their visit the group teaches students of Sibelius Academy, some of which will join the stage in the concert. 


WILLIAM BYRD
Fantasia à 6

ORLANDO GIBBONS
Now each flowery bank of May

WILLIAM BYRD
Tho Amaryllis dance in green

JOHN WILBYE
Sweet honey-sucking bees

CLÉMENT JANEQUIN
Chant des Oiseaux

CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI
Sestina – Lagrime d’Amante al Sepolcro dell’Amata

INTERMISSION

ORLANDO GIBBONS
The Cries of London

JOHN TAVERNER
In nomine

ARVO PÄRT
Summa

ARVO PÄRT
Morning Star

KARIN REHNQVIST
Sånger ur Jorden

JOHN WILBYE
Draw on sweet night


Sibelius Academy Choral Conducting Students

Theatre of Voices
-Else Torp
-Kate Macoboy
-Laura Lamph
-Paul Bentley-Angell
-Jakob Skjoldborg
-William Gaunt

Paul Hillier, artistic director

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