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The Gesualdo Six

Lux Aeterna

Lux Aeterna
Join The Gesualdo Six at Lichfield Cathedral, as they present their beautiful programme Lux Aeterna.

Highlights include Thomas Tallis’ polyphonic masterpiece, In jejunio et fletu, alongside the astonishing harmonies of Carlo Gesualdo in Plange quasi virgo. Both composers beautifully capture a sense of vulnerability in their works, asking for forgiveness and protection. From more recent times, there is the effortless poetic settings of Joanna Marsh and Richard Rodney Bennett, who call on us to enjoy all that life has to offer in their music. Elsewhere, pieces by Tavener and Morales present a series of questions, seeking reassurance.

If you like, this is an uplifting sacred sequence for the souls of the departed, to be heard by those who remember them.

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  • date Sun 13 April 2025
  • location Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield
  • time 7:30pm
  • ticket £30 (Front Rows) | £25 | £15 (U25s)
  • 2 other performances

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Join The Gesualdo Six at Lichfield Cathedral, as they present their beautiful programme Lux Aeterna.

Highlights include Thomas Tallis’ polyphonic masterpiece, In jejunio et fletu, alongside the astonishing harmonies of Carlo Gesualdo in Plange quasi virgo. Both composers beautifully capture a sense of vulnerability in their works, asking for forgiveness and protection. From more recent times, there is the effortless poetic settings of Joanna Marsh and Richard Rodney Bennett, who call on us to enjoy all that life has to offer in their music. Elsewhere, pieces by Tavener and Morales present a series of questions, seeking reassurance.

If you like, this is an uplifting sacred sequence for the souls of the departed, to be heard by those who remember them.

Venue Details & Map

Location

Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield
The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD

Other performances

In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:

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