Saturday 13 September
Monteverdi Vespers
We are thrilled to be performing Monteverdi’s iconic Vespro della Beata Vergine in the stunning acoustic of St Mary of the Angels. This is an immense and groundbreaking work, juxtaposing Renaissance melodies with the virtuosity and colour of the Baroque orchestra and blending intimate solos with vast choral-orchestral textures.
Featuring a full baroque orchestra, The Tudor Consort will be joined by early music specialists including acclaimed international artists.
Don’t miss the rare opportunity to hear this masterpiece played live!
Tudor Consort
Equally at home with ethereal renaissance polyphony and challenging works of the present day, The Tudor Consort is one of New Zealand’s premier chamber choirs.
Since its inception forty years ago with founding Music Director Simon Ravens, The Tudor Consort has been dedicated to artistic excellence, authentic performance practice, and above all moving its audience through the art form of a cappella choral music.
Prizewinners at two editions of the Tolosa International Choral Competition, the choir is regularly recorded and broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert. Highlights of its history have included critically-acclaimed performances of Handel’s Messiah and JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and St Matthew Passion, as well as frequent collaborations with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Wellington.
Artistic Director
Michael Stewart is one of the foremost choral conductors in New Zealand, as well as one of the country’s leading concert organists. Michael was appointed Music Director of The Tudor Consort in 2007, making him the longest serving conductor of the choir. He is also Organist and Director of Music at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, and Deputy Music Director of the New Zealand Youth Choir.
Under his tenure, The Tudor Consort has further explored the music of the twentieth century, and is proud to have given premiere performances of works by New Zealand’s own Ross Harris, Jack Body, Gemma Peacocke and David Griffiths.