The Canterbury Chamber Choir presents Even Such is Time, honouring:
- John Rutter — 80th birthday
- Bob Chilcott — 70th birthday
- Arvo Pärt — 90th birthday
- Orlando Gibbons — 400 years since his death
- Palestrina — 500 years since his birth
From the shimmering Renaissance polyphony of Palestrina to the luminous harmonies of modern masters, this programme is a delight for choral music lovers. Peter Futcher, our Musical Director, has curated a musical feast from across the centuries to create a programme which features music for all tastes and ears. Come along and let the music consume you.
Full programme
John Rutter (b. 1945)
- All things bright and beautiful
- For the beauty of the earth
- Look at the world
- The Lord bless you and keep you
- I will sing with the spirit
Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)
- Be thou my vision
- Even such is time
- God so loved the world
- Irish Blessing
- Song (from Jubilate)
Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525–1594)
- Missa aeterna Christi munera
Orlando Gibbons (1583–1625)
- Second Service Magnificat
- Second Service Nunc Dimittis
- This is the Record of John
From timeless Renaissance splendour to the heartfelt lyricism of today, this concert promises beauty, variety, and inspiration.
