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The Tallis Scholars 'Rose Without Thorn'

Tallis Scholars
**CANCELED**
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Tallis Scholars are undoubtedly the elder statesmen among Renaissance sacred music choirs throughout the world. Founded in 1973, the ensemble's name is synonymous with early music excellence, which is why The Washington Post calls its performances of the repertoire "authoritative." Its impressive discography has garnered several major music awards, including Gramophone's Recording of the Year and three Early Music awards from the same magazine.

At the acoustically pristine Baldwin Auditorium, the Tallis Scholars celebrate English and Franco-Flemish music of the 16th century, with a particular devotion to the "rose without thorn," the Virgin Mary. Music by Taverner, Byrd, and Fawkyner forms the first half, after which the ensemble jumps to the continent with Josquin and Gombert, punctuated by Arvo Pärt's brief Da pacem.

Program
Rose Without Thorn

Taverner: Leroy Kyrie
Byrd: Laetentur caeli
Byrd: Tribulationes civitatum
Fawkyner: Gaude rosa sine spina
Chant: Da pacem
Josquin: Missa Da pacem (Agnus)
Pärt: Da pacem
Gombert: Media vita
Gombert: Magnificat III

Contact: King Kenney