The Hilliard Ensemble is famous for mesmerising performances and chart topping recordings of early and contemporary vocal music. In this concert, Gregorian chant and French medieval hymn hypnotically intertwine with Edwards’ orchestral setting of Veni Creator Spiritus (Come Holy Spirit). A cappella prayers from 15th century England and Arvo Pärt join Raskatov’s Russian Orthodox chant setting, written for The Hilliard Ensemble and string orchestra. This concert also celebrates the luscious ACO string sound with two opulent works, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and Arensky’s Variations on a theme by Tchaikovsky.
ELGAR Serenade for strings
SHERYNGHAM Ah, gentle Jesu
RASKATOV Obikhod (Australian Premiere)
PÄRT Most Holy Mother of God
GREGORIAN CHANT Veni Creator Spiritus
ANON. (FRENCH MEDIEVAL) Veni Creator Spiritus
EDWARDS Veni Creator Spiritus
ARENSKY Variations on a theme by Tchaikovsky
Helena Rathbone Lead Violin
The Hilliard Ensemble
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