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Launching the festival, we welcome to Hastings for the first time The Sixteen ‘The Voices of Classic FM’. The choir is one of the greatest ensembles performing across the globe today and receives worldwide acclaim. Conducted by their Founder, Harry Christophers, their sell-out concerts are renowned for their distinctive sound, virtuosity and musicianship. The Sixteen’s ever-popular Queen of Heaven programme focusses on three composers’ unique devotion to the church. A new version of Allegri’s renowned Miserere is paired with James MacMillan’s own setting of the text and pieces by ‘The Prince of Polyphony’ Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.

Early booking advised.

Performers
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers conductor

Programme
Plainsong Regina caeli
Palestrina ‘Kyrie’ from Missa Regina caeli
James MacMillan Dominus dabit benignitatem
Allegri Miserere
James MacMillan Videns Dominus
Palestrina Stabat Mater a8
Lotti Crucifixus a8
Palestrina Vineam meam non custodivi
James MacMillan O radiant dawn
Palestrina Pulchrae sunt genae tuae
James MacMillan Miserere
Palestrina Agnus Dei I-III from Missa Regina caeli