Choral Masterworks from Renaissance England & Europe on 500th Anniversary of Palestrina

Choir of Sidney Sussex College

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of exquisite choral music as the internationally acclaimed Choir of Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, under the direction of Dr. David Skinner, presents a program of Renaissance masterworks from both England and continental Europe.

This concert will showcase the brilliance and beauty of Renaissance polyphony, featuring works by Orlando Gibbons, Luca Marenzio, and Nicolas Gombert. In a special tribute to the 500th anniversary of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s birth, the program will include several of his most luminous and spiritually resonant compositions.

Renowned for their clarity, precision, and expressive depth, the Choir of Sidney Sussex has built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading collegiate choirs. This performance offers a rare opportunity to hear Renaissance choral music in all its rich detail and sacred intensity, made even more extraordinary by the soaring acoustics of Guardian Angel Cathedral, which will beautifully enhance every shimmering line and echo of polyphonic harmony.

Whether you’re a seasoned early music lover or new to these timeless works, this free concert promises an afternoon of profound beauty and musical insight.