Details

A specially commissioned piece about the celebrated English composer Thomas Tallis, following his life through the four Tudor monarchies of the Reformation. These bespoke performances will feature an interwoven musical score of Tallis's most luminous works sung by select members of The Sixteen. Tallis thrived as a composer within the most famously tumultuous chapter in English history, and successfully adapted his music to the rapidly changing religious winds of his royal patrons from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I. Tallis' religious and political convictions remain obscure and his astonishing works offer the only insight.

Cast/Performers

Kirsty Hopkins (soprano / MD / Girl), Alexandra Kidgell (soprano), William Purefoy (countertenor / Singer), Jeremy Budd (tenor), Tom Raskin (tenor), Ben Davies (bass), Kay Stephens, Brendan O'Hea, Simon Harrison, Guy Amos, Jessica Swale

Creatives/Company

Author: Jessica Swale
Company: The Sixteen
Director: Adele Thomas
Design: Hannah Clark