Sunday, April 7, 2013 4 PM
King’s College Choir in Concert
Established by King Henry VI and called “a crowning glory of our civilization,” the world-renowned choir of King’s College, Cambridge, visits with a spring concert of signature pieces, including traditional Anglican anthems by Byrd, sacred works by Verdi, and stunning compositions by Britten. Stephen Cleobury, CBE, director of music.
Program
- Byrd: O Lord, make thy servant Elizabeth
- Byrd: Sing joyfully
- Gibbons: O Lord, in thy wrath
- Gibbons: O clap your hands together
- Organ solo
- Verdi: Ave Maria
- Britten: Hymn to St Cecilia
- Blow: My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me
- Blow: Salvator mundi
- Purcell: Remember not Lord, our offences
- Purcell: I was glad
- Organ solo
- Verdi: Pater noster
- Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb