The Sixteen’s 2025 Choral Pilgrimage tour ‘Angel of Peace’ brings together music spanning six centuries. Join us on this musical journey in the beautiful Derby Cathedral to enjoy the medieval sounds of Hildegard of Bingen combined with the contemporary voices of Arvo Pärt, Will Todd and a brand-new commission from Anna Clyne.
Programme
Hildegard of Bingen: Ave, generosa (verses 1–4)
Arvo Pärt: Tribute to Caesar
Will Todd: I shall be an angel of peace *
John Taverner: Gaude plurimum
Interval
Hildegard of Bingen: Ave, generosa (verses 5–7)
Arvo Pärt: Da pacem Domine
Anna Clyne: Orbits (New commission)*
Arvo Pärt: Magnificat
John Taverner: O splendor gloriae
*with solo violin
Performers
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers – conductor
Sarah Sexton – violin