Join Christ Church Cathedral Choir in Princeton, NJ for a concert at the University Chapel, part of the 500th Anniversary US Tour. This concert is free of charge and open seating will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Programme: From Taverner to Today

John Taverner (c.1490–1545)

Christe Jesu, pastor bone 4’

Western Wynde Mass 30’

INTERVAL

William Harris (1883–1973) Bring us, O Lord God 4’

Judith Weir (b.1954) A Wreath 5’

William Walton (1902-1983) A Litany 4’

Nico Muhly (b.1981) The Shadow of the Sun (US premiere) 20’
John Taverner Mater Christi sanctissima 6’

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 that history from John Taverner, appointed by Cardinal Wolsey in 1526 as the first Informator Choristarum, to more recently associated composers. A newly commissioned cantata by Composer in Residence, Nico Muhly, explores how poetry, art, and glass act as a membrane between the visible world and the divine.

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.