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Sunday 20 October 2024, 3.30pm

The Tallis Scholars

The Tallis Scholars

Presented by Saffron Hall

'O great mystery...'. The wonder of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection and the miracles of his life are captured in a programme of music spanning four and a half centuries.

From his humble birth, with the animals looking on, to curing a girl possessed by a demon and the calming of the waves in a raging storm, the music re-telling of biblical stories are linked by the sublime sound of the Tallis Scholars, renowned for their luminous accounts of Renaissance choral music, every detail clearly etched, and the natural beauty of each individual vocal line burnished and pure. These qualities are nowhere better demonstrated than in Allegri’s justly famous Miserere - music of rapture and wonder, solace and supplication. This concert will be recorded for BBC Radio 3 to be featured on the Early Music Show.

The concert will feature the premiere of the two award-winning pieces from the National Centre for Early Music's Young Composers Award 2024, run in collaboration with BBC Radio 3. Ryan Collis and Charlotte Robertson composed their choral pieces specifically for The Tallis Scholars, responding to the sixteenth-century poem Mirable mysterium by Jacob Gallus.

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Performance information

Running time

2 hours

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

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Programme and performers

Programme

  • Programme to include
  • Victoria Missa O magnum mysterium
  • Wert Egressus Jesus
  • Wert Ascendente Jesu
  • Allegri Miserere
  • Gallus Mirabile Mysterium
  • Guerrero Maria Magdalene
  • Ryan Collis Lux Divinae
  • Charlotte Robertson A Wondrous Mystery

Performers

  • The Tallis Scholars
  • Peter Phillips director

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Information for your visit

Sunday 20 October 2024, 3.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

2.30pm - 3.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

2.30pm - 3.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

2.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

3.30pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

5.30pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

5.30pm – 6.30pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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