A Sense of the Divine: Isles of Song
Exultate Singers conducted by David Ogden
Eira Lynn Jones harp
Thomas Tallis Spem in Alium (40-part motet)
John Ireland The Hills
Robert Johnson Deus misereatur nostri
James MacMillan Factus est repente
Thomas Tomkins O praise the Lord
Paul Mealor Ubi caritas
Charles Villiers Stanford The Blue Bird
Michael McGlynn The White Rose
Ben Parry Star of the County Down
Plus arrangements of Sea Invocation • Greensleeves • My love is like a red, red rose • The sunset over Samson hill • Dream Angus • Watching the Wheat • Calon Lan • Siúil a Rúin
Join Exultate Singers and leading Welsh harpist Eira Lynn Jones for a captivating musical journey around the British Isles. This richly varied programme pairs grand choral masterpieces from the past with lyrical contemporary works and beautifully crafted arrangements of traditional songs from the British Isles, including music from the Isle of Man and the Isles of Scilly.
The centrepiece of the concert is Thomas Tallis’ extraordinary and spellbinding 40-part motet, Spem in Alium, sung around the balconies of St George’s Bristol, enveloping audience members in a surround sound experience.
Other highlights include the setting of Ubi caritas by the Welsh composer Paul Mealor, written for the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011, and Ben Parry’s vibrant setting of the popular Irish tune, Star of the County Down.
Experience the unique character, culture, and spirit of each nation brought vividly to life through exceptional choral music.
Tickets
£25 for first five rows of the central stalls and central balcony
£21 for the remainder of the central stalls and first row of the side gallery
£18 for the second row of the side gallery
£16 for the third row of the side gallery
Plus St George’s booking fees for tickets bought via the venue’s box office
How to book
Book with Exultate Singers (no booking fee)
Book with St George’s Bristol box office – St George’s booking fee of 9% applies
- Book online at this link
- Telephone 0117 929 4929 or over the counter at St George’s Bristol. The box office is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11am to 3pm.