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Couperin’s Leçons de Ténèbres

(Lessons of Darkness)

Part of the St Marylebone Festival - 2026

Add to my Calendar 21-02-2026 18:00 21-02-2026 20:00 36 Couperin’s Leçons de Ténèbres French Baroque master Francois Couperin’s Trois Leçons de Ténèbres are not only among the finest setting of the texts for the office of Tenebrae, but some of the most refined, intimate, and powerful vocal music ever written.  Scored for sopranos and organ, they offer a focal point for an evening of reflection amidst organ improvisation, plainchant, and candlelight, reflecting on the destruction of Jerusalem and pleading for salvation.   St Marylebone Parish Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Marylebone Parish Church
17 Marylebone Rd
Marylebone
London
NW1 5LT
England

Programme

Francois Couperin – Leçons de ténèbres

Performers

Luke Mitchell – Director / organ

Programme Note

French Baroque master Francois Couperin’s Trois Leçons de Ténèbres are not only among the finest setting of the texts for the office of Tenebrae, but some of the most refined, intimate, and powerful vocal music ever written.  Scored for sopranos and organ, they offer a focal point for an evening of reflection amidst organ improvisation, plainchant, and candlelight, reflecting on the destruction of Jerusalem and pleading for salvation.

 

Couperin’s Leçons de Ténèbres

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