Gibbons and Palestrina

Join us in the magnificent setting of Salisbury Cathedral for a special concert marking two remarkable musical anniversaries. This evening of sublime choral and instrumental music celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the master of Renaissance polyphony, and the 400th anniversary of the death of Orlando Gibbons, one of England’s finest composers.

Palestrina: Kyrie and Gloria (Missa Æterna Christi munera)

Palestrina In ev’ry place I find my grief (Ogni loco mi porge doglia)

Gibbons Fair is the rose

Gibbons Fantasia a3

Gibbons Pavan a5

Gibbons O thou the central orb

Gibbons O clap your hands

Gibbons O God the king of glory

Palestrina Sanctus and Benedictus (Missa Æterna Christi munera)

Palestrina Sound out my voice (Vestiva i colli)

Gibbons Trust not too much fair youth

Gibbons In nomine 2 a5

Palestrina Agnus Dei (Missa Æterna Christi munera)

Palestrina Exsultate Deo

Palestrina Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes

Gibbons: See, see the Word is incarnate

For this concert, the choirs of the Three Cathedrals are delighted to be joined by the renowned Viol ensemble the Rose Consort of Viols; an ensemble with whom we have collaborated successfully in previous Festivals.