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Eternal Light

Add to my Calendar 08-02-2025 19:30 08-02-2025 21:30 36 Eternal Light After a sell out performance at Bath Abbey, Cantiamo are bringing their truly stunning evening of music, to the breath-taking surroundings of St Thomas’s, Salisbury. This is truly one of those pieces of music that stuns all the senses – it’s absolutely beautiful and a truly incredible night of music. 20 stunning voices and Amelia Jones soloing – it is a massive treat ​for ​Salisbury audiences. Commissioned by London Musici to celebrate its 20th anniversary, Howard Goodall’s “Eternal Light” is not just a concert, it’s a journey through the profound themes of life, love, and eternity. “Eternal Light” offers an emotional resonance that provides comfort, solace, and a reflection on the cycle of life. Performed by a world-class choir and orchestra, each note is crafted to perfection, creating a musical experience that is both moving and spiritually uplifting. This requiem is designed to guide you to a place of peace and contemplation. Audiences have praised “Eternal Light” as a masterpiece that touches the heart and soul, calling it an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance and emotional depth, brought to you by Cantiamo, Fulltone and their wonderful conductor, Anthony Brown. St Thomas’s Church, Salisbury DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Thomas’s Church
St Thomas Square
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 1BA
England

Programme

Howard Goodall – The Lord is my Shepherd
Edward Elgar – The Saga of King Olaf: 'As Torrents In Summer'
Roger Quilter – Dream Valley, Op.20 no.1
Eric Whitacre – Sleep
John Stainer – The Crucifixion: 'God so loved the world'
Dominic Irving – Song Thrush
John Tavener – Song for Athene
Arthur Sullivan – The Long Day Closes
~ Interval ~
Howard Goodall – Eternal Light: A Requiem (2008)

Performers

Amelia Jones – soprano
Anthony Brown – Conductor

Cantiamo
The Fulltone Orchestra

Programme Note

After a sell out performance at Bath Abbey, Cantiamo are bringing their truly stunning evening of music, to the breath-taking surroundings of St Thomas’s, Salisbury. This is truly one of those pieces of music that stuns all the senses – it’s absolutely beautiful and a truly incredible night of music. 20 stunning voices and Amelia Jones soloing – it is a massive treat ​for ​Salisbury audiences.

Commissioned by London Musici to celebrate its 20th anniversary, Howard Goodall’s “Eternal Light” is not just a concert, it’s a journey through the profound themes of life, love, and eternity.

“Eternal Light” offers an emotional resonance that provides comfort, solace, and a reflection on the cycle of life. Performed by a world-class choir and orchestra, each note is crafted to perfection, creating a musical experience that is both moving and spiritually uplifting. This requiem is designed to guide you to a place of peace and contemplation.

Audiences have praised “Eternal Light” as a masterpiece that touches the heart and soul, calling it an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance and emotional depth, brought to you by Cantiamo, Fulltone and their wonderful conductor, Anthony Brown.

Howard Goodall – Eternal Light: A Requiem (2008)

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