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Musicon: EXAUDI | Presence/Absence

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10 February 2022 - 10 February 2022

7:30PM - 10:00PM

Durham Cathedral

  • £10 (adult), £6 (student), £2 (under-18)

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The world-renowned EXAUDI vocal group take the stage for the very first performance of a captivating new work by local composer Michael Worboys, rooted in the rich tradition of Zen chanting.

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Musicon: EXAUDI | Presence/Absence

Programme:

Michael Worboys: Presence/Absence (world premiere)

This concert features the premiere of Presence/Absence, a brand new composition from Berwick-based composer Michael Worboys. This beautifully contemplative new work for vocal soloists and choirs is based on chants from Zen monasteries, and focuses on the non-duality of the seemingly opposed notions of presence and absence. The concert is co-produced with Durham Vocal Festival.


Performers: 

EXAUDI

Durham University Chamber Choir

Berwick Chanters

James Weeks, conductor

Richard Broomhead, Jack Percy, bass trombones

George Barton, percussion 

 

Pricing

£10 (adult), £6 (student), £2 (under-18)

Where and when

NB: Durham Cathedral have a policy of checking vaccine passports on entry into the building.