Tallis Vocalis: Great English Renaissance Polyphony – 3pm, 8 November 2014 @ Chinese Methodist Church

Tallis Vocalis: Great English Renaissance Polyphony - 3pm, 8 November 2014 @ Chinese Methodist Church

Founded in 2013 by local choral enthusiast Raymond Choi, the 20 strong ensemble Tallis Vocalis, Hong Kong’s first vocal ensemble dedicated to the performance of European Renaissance music, will present a double debut programme in Hong Kong and Macao on 8th and 9th November 2014 respectively.

The programme consists of works by two important figures of the time: Thomas Tallis and William Byrd and features a variety of styles, from a simple four-part setting of an English text to more elaborate music in Latin for up to seven voices. The ensemble will be conducted by the outstanding young British conductor Andrew Griffiths.

A free pre-concert talk (in English) will be given by the conductor at the Function Room, Chinese Methodist Church, Wanchai at 2:15pm, 8th November 2014.

Programme

Tallis: Loquebantur Variis Linguis, Third Tune from Archbishop Parker’s Psalter, O Nata Lux, O Sacrum Convivium, Miserere Nostri.
Byrd: O Lord, make thy servant Elizabeth, Ave Verum Corpus, Laudibus in Sanctis, Vigilate, Nunc Dimittis.
Sheppard: Media Vita

Tallis Vocalis: Great English Renaissance Polyphony
When: 3pm 8 November, 2014
Where: Chinese Methodist Church, 36 Hennessey Road, Wanchai
How much: $250 ($200 advance)
More Info: www.tallisvocalis.com

Tallis Vocalis: Great English Renaissance Polyphony
When: 4pm 9 November, 2014
Where: St. Joseph’s Seminary, Macao
How much: Free
More Info: www.tallisvocalis.com

Belle and Sebastian, live in Hong Kong @ Asia World Arena – 15 February, 2015

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian, live in Hong Kong
When: 15 February, 2015
Where: Asia World Arena
How much: $760 (all standing)
More info: Available from www.hkticketing.com from 10am on Friday 24 October

Counterpoint Music Festival – 14 September, 2014

Counterpoint Music Festival - 14 September, 2014

Die Konzertisten – Music of Eternity
When: 3pm, 14 September 2014
Where: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong
How much: $350, $250, $120 from Cityline
More info: featuring Iestyn Davies
Programme: Pergolesi: Stabat Mater, Faure: Requiem, Bernstein: Chichester Psalms

Bring Me The Horizon – 8pm, 21 November, 2014

Bring Me The Horizon - 8pm, 21 November, 2014

Bring Me the Horizon
When: 8pm, 21 November, 2014
Where: MacPherson Stadium, Mongkok
How Much: $450 (Early-bird unitl 5 September from www.zuk-studio.com / 2395 3332), $580 from Urbtix
More info: www.bringmethehorizon.co.uk