Music From the English Cathedral

National Philharmonic Chorale

Stan Engebretson, conductor

The majesty of Winchester Cathedral comes alive at Strathmore!  Coronation music for choir, brass and organ includes Handel’s famous Zadok the Priest.  Sonic splendors feature Thomas Tallis’ Spem in Alium for chorus in 40 parts and Eric Whitacre’s new Alleluia. The evening concludes with the world premiere of a commissioned of Radiance and Light, a commissioned work composed by the young, dynamic Maryland composer Alistair Coleman and John Rutter’s exciting Gloria.

G. F. Handel                              Coronation Anthem No. 1 (Zadok the Priest)

Thomas Tallis                           Spem in Alium, Motet for 40-part Choir

Alistair Coleman                      Of Radiance and Light (world premiere)

Eric Whitacre                            Alleluia

John Rutter                               Gloria

Pre-concert lecture at 6:45 pm.