Syntony
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As Darkness Falls
Saturday 29th March, 7pm
St Peter’s Cathedral
North Adelaide
In the profound space of St Peter’s Cathedral, Syntony presents a concert of powerful and uplifting vocal music. Experience the purity of Gregorian Chant, the sublime anguish of Gesualdo’s Tenebrae responses, the power of Lotti’s Crucifixus and the sonic bliss of Lobo’s Versa est in luctum.
Carlo Gesualdo – Tenebrae responses for Holy Saturday (excerpts)
Heinrich Schütz – Selig sind die töten and other motets
Claudio Monteverdi – Adoramus te, Christe
Alonso Lobo – Versa est in luctum
John Tavener – Funeral Ikos
Antonio Lotti – Crucifixus a6
Tickets: $40/$30 Concession – available at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1361367
About Syntony
Syntony is the vocal equivalent of a small string ensemble. It explores the essence of Renaissance, Baroque and Contemporary music in a true chamber music setting, one-voice-to-a-part. It is recognised for its outstanding crystalline sound and a dynamic blend of musical interpretation and ideas.
Syntony received critical acclaim for its concert series from 2002-2010. It has performed on invitation at the Adelaide, Barossa and Coriole festivals and has been recorded and broadcast by ABC Classic FM.
Bridget Warnes: Soprano
Matthew Rutty: Countertenor
David Hamer: Tenor
Ben Whittall: Tenor & Director
Jonathan Bligh: Bass
“performances of jewel-like beauty” Graham Strahle, The Australian
“a capella singers of great skill” The Advertiser