Commotio's Lent Concert

In the midst of Lent, Commotio present a programme inspired by Tenebrae: the Lent service of shadow and light. From the surprising dissonances of the 16th century composer Gesualdo, to the iridescent sound world of contemporary composer Firsova, this is a concert full of contrast: an auditory chiaroscuro.

Pizzetti’s Requiem, written in 1922, intertwines Gregorian chant with modern polyphony. The five movements explore the breadth of choral textures from unison plainsong to intense 12-part harmony.

Commotio celebrates the work of Peter Klatzow, who died in December 2021, with a performance of Three Spiritual Nocturnes, setting texts taken from Desmond Tutu’s Book of African Prayer. Peter was a great friend to the choir, staying with Commotio for the recording of his choral works in 2005.

Commotio are pleased to be working with guest director Sarah Tenant-Flowers for this project.