The prestigious British ensemble Stile Antico is marking the 500th anniversary of the birth of Palestrina. A central figure of Renaissance polyphony, his art is closely associated with the splendours of the papacy and the churches of Rome.

Stile Antico - The Prince of Music: Palestrina in the Eternal City

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Join us for a monumental celebration of 200 years of Bruckner at the Town Hall, Birmingham, on Sunday, 13 October 2024, at 4:00pm. This special concert, presented by Ex Cathedra, features Bruckner’s majestic motets and his monumental Mass in E Minor, marking the bicentennial of his birth. The program draws inspiration from Renaissance Rome, showcasing the timeless elegance of Palestrina and the ever-popular Miserere by Allegri, known for its soaring soprano lines.

The full program includes:
- Bruckner: Locus iste, Ave Maria, Ecce sacerdos, Inveni David (12mins)
- Palestrina: Missa sine nomine Kyrie, Gloria (9mins)
- Allegri: Miserere (5mins)
- Bruckner: Mass in E Minor (42mins)

Under the baton of conductor Jeffrey Skidmore, with the support of Ex Cathedra, CBSO Wind and Brass, this concert promises an unforgettable experience of sacred music.

Tickets go on sale on 23 May 2024, with prices ranging from £15 to £46. Please note, this concert is not part of the CBSO multi-buy discount.

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the spiritual and musical journey of Bruckner, Palestrina, and Allegri.

Allegri

Events

Past events

Apr 2, 2025

Stile Antico - The Prince of Music: Palestrina in the Eternal City · Salle Bourgie

Oct 13, 2024

Ex Cathedra: Bruckner, Palestrina & Allegri · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

About

Allegri hasn't added a bio