Harmonies of heaven and earth - a concert of great music for voices

Harmonies of heaven and earth 

A beautiful sequence of sacred and secular music for voices.

This concert includes wonderful pieces written for different types of performance traditions. It includes Renaissance music, composed for use within great European cathedrals. Other pieces draw on more general spiritual texts, including secular forms of courtly love used for entertainment. These were contexts where composers could thrive and experiment. 

luminatus vocal ensemble is a highly acclaimed group of professional singers. Recent reviews have described us as ‘spellbinding’ and a ‘choir of exceptional ability’. The ‘rich and full’ sound of the ensemble is derived from the quality of the singers, who are all established soloists, and work as ‘first amongst equals’, singing within the ensemble, or taking more extended solos as required. ‘Nothing less than a triumph’ Choir and Organ.

The group perform an eclectic range of repertoire, using a period instrument orchestra where required. The focus in recent recordings has been newly discovered, or edited, Renaissance pieces, which are set alongside contemporary compositions, especially by female composers. The juxtaposition highlights links and differences between these musical genres.

Be prepared to be amazed!