Anthology

Anonymous 4 (U.S.A.)

28/10;Tuesday;8 pm     Macao Cultural Centre Small Auditorium     Tickets: MOP 250, 200

Vocals:
Ruth Cunningham
Marsha Genensky
Susan Hellauer
Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek

Programme highlights
Ladymass
Prosa : Gaude Virgo Salutata– An English Ladymass
Conductus : Ave Maria salus hominum– The Lily & The Lamb
Carol : Ecce quod natura– On Yoolis Night

Visions and Miracles
Ballad-carol : Lullay my child – This ender night – The Cherry Tree
The Lord’s Prayer (John Tavener) – Darkness into Light
Conductus : Nicholai presulis – Legends of St. Nicholas
Song : Novus Annus Adiit – Christmas Music from Medieval Hungary

Partings
Folk song : You fair and pretty ladies – Gloryland
Gospel song : Shall we gather at the river – American Angels
Folk hymn : Parting Friends – Gloryland

Anonymous 4 second concert in the 28th MIMF entitled Anthologyshowcases the incredible versatility of the ensemble by taking listeners on a grand musical tour, featuring selected compositions spanning almost 1,000 years. The programme of this concert, however, also includes contemporary works specifically inspired by and composed for the vocal master of the group. Prepare to be mesmerised, enchanted and thoroughly immersed into the vastness of the musical universe by the unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing of Anonymous 4.

Please refer to the Festival Outreach Programme

Sung in Latin, English, French and Italian, no surtitles
Duration: approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, no interval