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Derry Choir Fest: The Marian Consort

Thu 23 Oct, 2025
7.30pm
Guildhall
£23.50, concessions available, Group rate (10+ tickets) £9.50 Includes Development Fee
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Join us for an evening of pure vocal brilliance with The Marian Consort, the award-winning British vocal ensemble renowned for their bold, emotionally rich performances spanning music from the 12th century to the present day. 

Led by founder and director Rory McCleery, The Marian Consort brings a uniquely intimate approach to early and contemporary music alike — praised for their clarity, soulfulness, and stunning one-to-a-part singing. Recent appearances include the BBC Proms, Wigmore Hall, and concert halls across the US, Europe, and Japan. 

Expect a programme that is both thought-provoking and captivating, championing hidden Baroque gems alongside powerful new works by living composers. Whether reviving overlooked voices of the past or giving life to fresh compositions, The Marian Consort promises a luminous and unforgettable musical experience in the gorgeous acoustics of the Guildhall. 

Full Programme – Vale of Tears

 

Johann Christoph Bach    Mit Weinen hebt sichs an 

Attrib Johann Bach          Weint nicht um meinen tod

Johann Michael Bach       Herr, ich warte auf dein Heil

Johann Ludwig Bach        Das blut Jesu Christi

Johann Sebastian Bach     Komm, Jesu, komm

 

INTERVAL

 

Heinrich Schütz Musikalische Exequien I. Nacket bin ich von Mutterliebe kommen

David Fennessy Two pieces about Heinrich Schütz (1585 - 1672): Naked 

Heinrich Schütz Musikalische Exequien II. Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe

David Fennessy Two pieces about Heinrich Schütz (1585 - 1672): In Frieden (In peace)

Heinrich Schütz Musikalische Exequien III. Herr, nun lassest du deinen Diener

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