Ikons
Music from or influenced by Eastern Europe

The music from the north-eastern quadrant of Europe and its big neighbour to the east is incredibly rich in its sound.  The content of this final concert of the 2015-16 season draws on the choral repertoire of Arvo Pärt (Estonia), Henryk Gorecki (Poland) [left], and Rachmaninov (Russia).   In addition there will be works by two British composers - Charles Wood and John Tavener, the latter being a repeat of his work Svyati that was such a hit at last summer's concert.

 

As a bonus, we also welcome cellist Léonie Adams to this event.

 

Rachmaninov   All-Night Vigil ("Vespers") - Nos 1-6 

Rachmaninov   Sonata for cello & piano in G minor (op 19)

Pärt   Bogoroditse Devo

Gorecki   Totus Tuus

Tavener   Svyati

Wood   Hail Gladdening Light