Stile Antico
The Prince of Music
Renowned vocal ensemble Stile Antico present a programme exploring music Palestrina would have sung at the Sistine Chapel, the changes in his style demanded by the Counter-Reformation, his tragic personal life, and his influence on his successors. The sumptuous repertoire includes several of Palestrina’s most beloved and timeless motets, gems by other composers active in Rome, and the UK premiere of a new work by Cheryl Frances-Hoad written especially for this programme.
The concert also celebrates the release of Stile Antico’s latest album on the Decca Classics label: The Golden Renaissance: Palestrina.
Temple Music Foundation 
Thu 30 January 2025
Temple Church, London
7:30pm
£5-£45- ➕7 other performances
Full Event Details
2025 marks half a millennium since the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance. His career was inextricably entwined with the Papacy and the great churches of Rome.
Renowned vocal ensemble Stile Antico present a programme exploring music Palestrina would have sung at the Sistine Chapel, the changes in his style demanded by the Counter-Reformation, his tragic personal life, and his influence on his successors. The sumptuous repertoire includes several of Palestrina’s most beloved and timeless motets, gems by other composers active in Rome, and the UK premiere of a new work by Cheryl Frances-Hoad written especially for this programme.
The concert also celebrates the release of Stile Antico’s latest album on the Decca Classics label: The Golden Renaissance: Palestrina.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Temple Church, London
Temple, London EC4Y 7BB
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:
The Prince of Music
- Thu 23 January 2025
- Auditorio Nacional, Madrid
- 7:30pm
- €14-€28
The Prince of Music
- Tue 4 February 2025
- Palau de la Música, Valéncia
- 7:30pm
- €7.50-€10
The Prince of Music
- Fri 28 February 2025
- Nidarosdomen, Trondheim
- 7:30pm
- 220-550kr
- Trondheim Barokkfest
The Prince of Music
- Thu 6 March 2025
- Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge
- 7:30pm
- Adult £37.50, £27.50, Student £7.50, u18 free
- Cambridge Early Music
The Prince of Music
- Sat 29 March 2025
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, NY
- 7:30pm
- $12.50-$54.75
- Miller Theatre 2024/2025 Season
The Prince of Music
- Sun 30 March 2025
- St John's Church, Georgetown Parish
- 5:00pm
- $10-$60
- The Georgetown Concert Series
The Prince of Music
- Wed 2 April 2025
- Bourgie Hall, Montreal
- 7:30pm
- $30-$60
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