VOCES8

Andrea Haines, soprano; Molly Noon, soprano; Katie Jeffries-Harris, alto; Barnaby Smith, alto and Artistic Director; Blake Morgan, tenor; Euan Williamson, tenor; Christopher Moore, baritone; Dominic Carver, bass

Programme
Orlando Gibbons, O Clap Your Hands 
Orlando Gibbons, Drop, Drop Slow Tears 
Arvo Pärt, The Deer's Cry 
Sergei Rachmaninov, All-Night Vigil, Op. 37, No. 6, Rejoice, O Virgin 
Jake Runestad, Let My Love Be Heard 
Paul Smith, Nunc Dimittis 
Ola Gjeilo, Ubi Caritas 
Felix Mendelssohn, For He shall give His angels charge, MWV B 53 
Caroline Shaw, And the Swallow 
Edward Elgar, Nimrod (Lux Aeterna) 
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Ken Burton, A Prayer
Thomas Tallis, Te lucis ante terminum 
Kerensa Briggs, Media Vita 
Thomas Weelkes, As Vesta Was from Latmos Hill Descending
Orlando di Lasso, Dessus le Marché d’Arras 
Kate Rusby arr. Jim Clements, Underneath the Stars
Trad. spiritual arr. David Blackwell, Steal Away  
Don McLean arr. Jim Clements, Vincent 
George Gershwin arr. Jim Clements, Slap That Bass 
 

Upholders of the time-honoured British choral tradition and a regular fixture on the international concert circuit, the vocal octet VOCES8 have taken the audiences by storm with their inimitable stage presence and character. The 2023 Grammy nominees perform an extensive repertory both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading musicians, orchestras, conductors and soloists. Working the magic that only happens when the group members are finely attuned to one another, versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble's performance style impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. 
VOCES8 is passionate about music education and is the flagship ensemble of music charity the VOCES8 Foundation which actively promotes ‘Music Education For All’. In addition to amassing an impressive discography, the ensemble has achieved global visibility through its acclaimed online festival, Live from London. 

The ensemble’s main asset is its impressive repertoire that spans across a limitless variety of styles. In keeping with this ethos, the Ljubljana concert features a colourful array of genres.