Cantus chori
Saturday 2016 December 10th , 7 PM
Riga Cathedral
The Night Prayer
STILE ANTICO (vocal ensemble, United Kingdom)
Helen Ashby, Kate Ashby, Rebecca Hickey, Emma Ashby, Eleanor Harries, Katie Schofield, Jim Clements, Andrew Griffiths, Benedict Hymas, Will Dawes, Tom Flint, Matthew O'Donovan
Program: A Wondrous Mystery
Flemish and German Christmas Music
The extraordinary interpretation of the sacred music in the twilight
Stile Antico is firmly established as one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles. Working without a conductor, its twelve members have thrilled audiences throughout Europe and North America with their fresh, vibrant and moving performances of Renaissance polyphony. Its bestselling recordings on the Harmonia Mundi label have earned accolades including the Gramophone Award for Early Music, the Diapason d’or de l’année, the Edison Klassiek Award and the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik, and have twice received Grammy® nominations.
“…the singing is staggeringly beautiful”
SUNDAY TIMES
“…an ensemble of breathtaking freshness, vitality and balance”
NEW YORK TIMES
“...a magnificent display of the very best kind of polyphonic music…5 stars”
BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
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