Jeffrey Skidmore’s final season - celebrating a remarkable legacy
Spem in alium · Monteverdi Vespers · St Matthew Passion at 300 · Missa Solemnis · a major world premiere from Roderick Williams — and much more. Join us to celebrate Jeffrey and welcome James Burton. Early booking is highly recommended.
IN 40 PARTS: SPEM IN ALIUM
Tallis’ Spem in alium is perhaps the most iconic piece of choral music ever written. This unmissable concert also features a world premiere from Roderick Williams and revisits our spine-tingling 2010 commission from Alec Roth - both written In 40 Parts. What better way to open Jeffrey Skidmore’s final season!
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CAN BEAUTY SAVE THE WORLD?
In 1588, William Byrd penned his ‘Reasons to Sing’, arguing for music’s spiritual and physical benefits. 400 years later this subject is as urgent as ever, inspiring a conference at the University of Birmingham – and featuring this hour-long, meditative performance of Jeffrey’s Top Ten most beautiful, spiritual pieces.
Academy of Vocal Music: Recruiting Now!
Join us! Our Ex Cathedra Academy of Vocal Music choirs provide exciting opportunities for young singers aged 4-18. Our approach enables us to get to know each singer as an individual, with a variety of opportunities for training and performances alongside Ex Cathedra, and other partners, including The Nutcracker for Birmingham Royal Ballet. To find out more and arrange to come to a taster rehearsal, please contact us by emailing: education@excathedra.co.uk
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“The magnificent fortissimos… rang out thrillingly in the cathedral’s slow reverberation” – The Observer review of Rachmaninoff Vespers
“Earlier, Ex Cathedra performed Rachmaninov’s Vespers (1915), conducted by its founder-director Jeffrey Skidmore in his last season.… read more
“The performance by Ex Cathedra was superb” – Rachmaninoff Vespers, Three Choirs Festival
“The performance by Ex Cathedra was superb… Throughout the performance I was greatly impressed by… read more
