Gathering sixteen excellent professional singers from all over the country, the Turner Choir has chosen as its inaugural programme a stunning setting of beautiful movements from twentieth century masses. This 'Modern Mass' gives an opportunity to reappraise the familiar liturgy, allowing the music to create its own sacred space for an hour's reflection. Each movement has been chosen to reflect the romantic yet forward-looking character of the choir's artistic namesake, with a chance to hear Barber's powerful 'Adagio for Strings' sung as the 'Agnus Dei'.
Programme to include:
Introit: A Child’s Prayer – MacMillan
Kyrie – Rubbra
Gloria – Rodney Bennett
Credo – Martin (from Mass for Double Choir)
Sanctus –Poulenc (from Mass in G)
Benedictus – Bernstein
Agnus Dei – Barber
Missa Brevis: ‘At the conclusion’ - MacMillan
Nunc Dimittis - Holst