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Harmony Through Time: A Journey with The Sixteen
Step into a world where music transcends time and space with The Sixteen's Choral Pilgrimage 2025: Angel of Peace, a harmonious tour de force that blends the ancient with the modern. This remarkable series spans multiple venues across the UK and Europe, featuring works by medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen and contemporary composer Anna Clyne. Join conductor Harry Christophers, violinist Sarah Sexton, and the acclaimed ensemble as they explore peace through music. Complementing this pilgrimage is the Sounds Sublime series, a vibrant celebration of youth and family choirs, offering workshops and performances to inspire and uplift all ages.
Jun 25, 2025
Share1. The Choral Pilgrimage 2025
In an age of resurgent conflict and frenetic demands on our attention, our 2025 Choral Pilgrimage: Angel of Peace offers a slice of tranquillity in many forms courtesy of luminous, purifying music traversing six centuries. From the enraptured songs of the medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen to the magical realm of a brand new work by the contemporary composer Anna Clyne, nine pieces of music from across the centuries speak of peace and acceptance and the ecstatic joy their reassurance can bring.
Jun 20 - Oct 4, 2025
The Sixteen
Chichester Cathedral + 14 other locations
2. Good night, good night beloved: Egerton
To mark the final day of the Egerton Music Festival, ten members of The Sixteen will perform a special programme drawing on the connection of spoken word, with poetry by Rosetti, Wordsworth, Shelley and T S Eliot, accompanying the music of Byrd, Palestrina, Hildegard, Finzi, Sheppard and Stanford.
Jul 6, 2025
The Sixteen
St James' Church, Egerton
3. Sounds Sublime: Family Sing-a-long
Come and join the fabulous Aga Serugo Lugo, vocalist, clarinettist, composer and workshop leader and a quartet of Genesis Sixteen alumni singers for our popular Family Sing-a-long. Come and let your voices soar in a joyous workshop for all levels of singing ability, exploring feel-good music from around the world.
Jul 12, 2025
The Sixteen
London · St James's Piccadilly
4. Sounds Sublime: Children’s Choir Workshop
Come and be wowed by some of London’s most vibrant youth choirs as primary school children from across the Capital join together in an afternoon of song. Featuring individual performances from choirs including Highbury Youth Choir Junior Choir, Hackney Choral Children’s Choir, Wievenhoe Youth Choir, Music Centre London Choir and Blackheath Halls Junior Choir, this collection of tomorrow’s voices will culminate in a joint performance of a piece written specially for children’s choir and eight professional singers. Throughout the workshop, participants will be joined by an octet of singers from The Sixteen, and conducted by Genesis Sixteen conducting scholar Olivia Shotton.
Jul 12, 2025
The Sixteen
London · St James's Piccadilly
5. Sounds Sublime: Youth Voices Workshop
Come and hear some of London’s most vibrant youth choirs as secondary school children from across the Capital join together in an afternoon of song. Featuring individual performances from choirs including Highbury Youth Choir, Hackney Choral Senior Choir, Music Centre London Choir and Blackheath Halls Senior Choir, the workshop will culminate in a joint performance of three pieces from the choral canon, conducted by The Sixteen’s associate conductor Eamonn Dougan. Participants will also be supported by an octet of singers from The Sixteen, and Genesis Sixteen conducting scholar Olivia Shotton.
Jul 12, 2025
The Sixteen
London · St James's Piccadilly
6. Sounds Sublime 2025: Choral Tots Workshop 1
The workshop will be led by The Sixteen’s Learning & Participation Manager Jenny Begley, supported by a quartet of singers from Genesis Sixteen.
Jul 12, 2025
The Sixteen
London · St James's Piccadilly
7. Sounds Sublime: Genesis Sixteen Showcase
Genesis Sixteen, now in its 14th year, remains a unique and pioneering training programme for the next generation of talented ensemble singers. In addition to high quality vocal training from conductor Harry Christophers and associate conductor Eamonn Dougan, and individual mentoring and one-per-part consort training with members of The Sixteen, participants also receive specialist training in vocal anatomy, nutrition for singers, business and performance skills from some of the industry’s top experts.
Jul 12, 2025
The Sixteen
London · St James's Piccadilly
Aug 14, 2025
Tanglewood
Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center
9. The Deer’s Cry: Tanglewood Festival
Whilst coming from very different eras, William Byrd and Arvo Pärt are both considered masters of sacred music despite having faced considerable persecution for their work. As part of the 2025 Tanglewood Festival, this programme presents six of William Byrd’s works from the Cantiones Sacrae including the monumental Tribue, Domine, and the mighty eight-voice motet Ad Dominum cum tribularer. The three works by Arvo Pärt speak in his unmistakable voice, with its unique blend of ancient and modern, and include his mesmerising Nunc dimittis which is crafted in his bell-like ‘tinitinnabuli’ style.
Aug 14, 2025
The Sixteen
Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center
10. Choral Workshop for Wellbeing
Under the expert guidance of The Sixteen’s associate conductor Eamonn Dougan, and Sixteen sopranos Julie Cooper and Charlotte Mobbs, this unique choral workshop combines the art of singing with the science of vocal and nutritional health.
Sep 7, 2025
The Sixteen
St Gabriel's Church Hall
Conclusion
The Sixteen's 2025 season offers a rich tapestry of events that celebrate the human spirit through music. From the tranquility of the Choral Pilgrimage to the inclusive, joyous atmosphere of Sounds Sublime, there is something to inspire everyone. Whether you're a seasoned chorister or a curious newcomer, these events invite you to experience the transformative power of music. As the journey unfolds across iconic venues, audiences can look forward to moments of reflection, unity, and joy, reminding us all of the enduring beauty music brings to our lives.
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