When Hebrides Ensemble premiered Since it was the day of preparation… in 2012, the response was extraordinary. ‘Wonderfully rich’, wro...
When Hebrides Ensemble premiered Since it was the day of preparation… in 2012, the response was extraordinary. ‘Wonderfully rich’, wrote The Times; ‘Broad, blazing and stunning’, said The Herald. This November, Hebrides Ensemble brings this remarkable work to two magnificent venues, whose vaulted acoustics create the perfect reflective backdrop for MacMillan’s rich and intricate score.nnWritten as a ‘postscript’ to his St John Passion, Since it was the day of preparation… explores the biggest mystery in the greatest story ever told – Christ’s Resurrection. With just five instrumentalists and five singers, MacMillan’s scoring is as intimate as the story itself, one that is a tale of despair and sacrifice, but also ultimately of celebration.nnAt times plaintive and lyrical, at others reaching into the far corners of tonality, this is a masterpiece of musical storytelling, finding a very human story in something divine.nnBrindley Sherratt: Bass Soloist, Synergy Vocals.nn7.00pm Pre-concert talk with James MacMillan.nnGlasgown26 November 2015 @ 7.45pmnSt Andrew’s CathedralnClyde Street, G1 4JYnnEdinburghn27 November 2015 @ 7.45pmnSt Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedraln61 York Place, EH1 3JRnnFull details:nhttp://hebridesensemble.com/concerts/macmillan/ Less
