Radiant Voices, Sacred Spaces
We were thrilled to present Radiant Voices, Sacred Spaces—an unforgettable evening celebrating some of the most beloved arias and ensembles from the oratorio tradition.
The first half of the concert featured highlights from a rich variety of works, including Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, and Handel’s Ode for St Cecilia’s Day.
The evening concluded with a moving performance of Fauré’s Requiem, presented in an intimate setting with just eight classically trained voices. This chamber-scale interpretation brought a delicate richness and individual nuance to the serene beauty of Fauré’s masterpiece.
Our talented ensemble included both returning artists and new faces, with special debuts by soprano Anna Gregg and tenor Robert Folkes, who joined us for the first time at St Paul’s Opera.
Friday, 25th April 2025
Most Beautiful Appear…The Lord is Great (The Creation)- Haydn
What Passion Cannot Music Raise and Quell (Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day) - Handel
Großer Herr und starker König (Weinachstoratorium) - Bach
Agnus Dei (Mass in B Minor) - Bach
Stabat Mater Dolorosa (Stabat Mater) - Pergolesi
Total Eclipse (Samson) - Handel
Rejoice greatly (Messiah) - Handel
Gratia (Petit Messe Solennelle) - Rossini
Ye people, rend your hearts…If with ally our hearts (Elijah) - Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Inflammatus et accensus (Stabat Mater) - Dvořák
Recordare (Requiem) - Mozart
Programme on the Evening
Anna Gregg - Singer
Patricia Ninian - Singer
Ash Howard - Singer
Jean-Max Lattemann - Singer
Dominic Westwood - Singer
Robert Folkes - Singer
Ashley Mercer - Singer
Thomas Litchev - Singer
George Ireland - Pianist