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Join Christ Church Cathedral Choir in Minneapolis for a concert at St Mark's Cathedral, part of the 500th Anniversary US Tour.
Tickets for the concert cost $20 and can be purchased directly from St Mark's here: Minneapolis Concert Tickets
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Programme: From Taverner to Today
| John Taverner (c.1490–1545) |
Christe Jesu, pastor bone 4’ Western Wynde Mass 30’ |
| INTERVAL | |
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Robert Parsons (c.1535-1572) Errollyn Wallen (b.1958) John Taverner William Harris (1883–1973) Judith Weir (b.1954) William Walton (1902–83) |
Ave Maria 4’30 Magnificat 6’ (US premiere) Mater Christi sanctissima 6’ Bring us, O Lord God 4’ A Wreath 5’ (US premiere) Jubilate Deo 3’30 |
The Christ Church Cathedral Choir celebrates its 500th anniversary with a program that showcases the rich musical legacy of a unique foundation — one that is both Oxford’s cathedral and a college of the University of Oxford. The program traces the history from John Taverner, appointed by Cardinal Wolsey in 1526 as the first Informator Choristarum, to more recently associated composers. The program includes the US premiere of Master of the King’s Music, Errollyn Wallen’s Magnificat. This work was commissioned to mark the 500th Anniversary of the founding of Cardinal College (later reestablished by King Henry VIII under the name Christ Church), receiving its world premiere during a service of Solemn Vespers in June 2025.
Director of Music, Peter Holder, directs and conducts the choir, and oversees the musical development of the choristers, organ scholars, and academic clerks. Previously he held the post of Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey and was organist for the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Timings
7pm - Doors open
7.30pm - Concert starts