Light, and the idea of light, is the source
of inspiration for the works in this concert.
From the resplendent energy of Jonathan Dove’s motet
Vast Ocean of Light to the serenity and warmth of Eric
Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque, the concert explores various
composers’ responses to light.
Lux Aeterna is a tranquil, light-filled piece by one of
America’s best-loved choral composers, Morten Lauridsen.
He composed this requiem in 1997, the year his mother
died – a light-filled continuum of sacred texts, old world
structures and new world spirit, according to The Times.
The lights of the future shine in the presentation of the
winning works from the Auckland Choral Foundation
Student Composers’ Prize.
To end the concert, our Alumni join the choir for David
Hamilton’s A Blessing of Light which draws on Celtic texts,
and Handel’s exhilarating and joyful Zadok the Priest.
Lauren Armishaw soprano
Huw Dann trumpet
Sarah Court alto
Uwe Grodd conductor
Pipers Sinfonia
Saturday 29 August
Holy Trinity Cathedral
7.30pm
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Dove Vast Ocean of Light
Whitacre Light and Gold
Lauridsen Lux Aeterna
Prize winning Pieces from Auckland
Choral Foundation Young Composer
competition
Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Handel Eternal Source of Light divine
Handel Zadok the Priest
Hamilton A Blessing of Light