The richly sensual choral music of Renaissance master Orlande de Lassus provides a stunning centrepiece. Music that speaks of love earthly and divine, his motets, masses and madrigals were written over 300 years ago. But they still have the immediacy and intricacy to resonate with us today, especially when heard in the lofty surrounds of stunning chapels, churches and cathedrals.

Daringly designed and stitched in fine detail, they are in fact tailored from scraps of other music, whether Lassus’ own, the music of his revered predecessor Josquin or the monochrome beauty of plainchant.

Masters of Imitation: Stockholm

Tyska kyrkan, Stockholm

From the roots of choral singing to the flowering of a tradition. Embark on a captivating vocal journey with The Gesualdo Six as the singers curate a collection of exquisite vocal consort pieces. Experience lyrical Renaissance works celebrating nature and love by Byrd and Gibbons. Discover how contemporary composers breathe life into verses by Christina Rossetti and Kathleen Jamie. Immerse yourself in skilful re-imaginings of traditional British folk songs that beautifully tie the sequence together.

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The Gesualdo Six

Wigmore Hall

Singer, composer and arranger Héloïse Werner deserves to be known as a force of nature, such is her power to transform and reimagine music from the past and bring it into harmonious relationship with the music of today. Her latest programme reaches back to O rosa bella, a gem from the mid-1400s attributed to John Dunstaple, and music by the 15th-century Franco-Flemish composer Josquin des Prez, and forward to the French soprano’s own work for voices and cellos.

Héloïse Werner soprano; Ema Nikolovska mezzo-soprano; Adèle Charvet mezzo-soprano; Karim Sulayman tenor; James Newby baritone; Early Chorus Cello Ensemble

Josquin des Prez

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 13, 2026

The Gesualdo Six · Wigmore Hall

Jul 17, 2026

Héloïse Werner soprano; Ema Nikolovska mezzo-soprano; Adèle Charvet mezzo-soprano; Karim Sulayman tenor; James Newby baritone; Early Chorus Cello Ensemble · Wigmore Hall

Nov 3, 2026

Collegium Vocale Gent · Prague Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Jun 4, 2026

Masters of Imitation: Stockholm · The Sixteen

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