When? February 26th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Where? St. Peter's Episcopal Church

What? The Gesualdo Six is an award-winning British vocal ensemble comprising some of the UK’s finest consort singers, directed by Owain Park. Praised for their imaginative programming and impeccable blend, the ensemble has performed at numerous major festivals across the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.
This is the ensemble's first appearance in Charlotte. They will perform their program, Fading, which evokes a contemplative atmosphere with music inspired by the ancient service of compline. Since the fourth century, the service of Compline has marked the end of the day, ushering in the darkness of the night.
Much of the music here is inspired by this ancient service, including renaissance polyphony by Lobo, Sheppard and Gesualdo that contains startling harmonic shifts and expressive word painting. Then there is a turning point; the light returns, birds sing, and flowers bloom once more, with contemporary reflections by Veljo Tormis, Joanna Marsh, and Sarah Rimkus.
“Their sound seemed to float in mid-air before reaching the ears of the rapt audience... every line, every gorgeous texture was radiantly clear.” -The Times

Price? $30