Award-winning British choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its passion and precision. In this performance Tenebrae once again breaks new ground in a programme of music for Easter, with all 20 of its singers filmed and recorded separately as they isolate themselves in their own homes. Under the direction of Nigel Short conducting via video link, Tenebrae sings a concert for Easter, including Gregorio Allegri's stunning Miserere, at a time when the world has never needed the medicine of music more. Tenebrae's repertoire for this specially filmed performance includes the following: JS Bach – Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden Lobo – Versa est in luctum Allegri – Miserere Purcell/Croft – Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts Parry – My soul, there is a country JS Bach – Ach Herr, lass dein lieb Engelein
BBC Four