Performing Arts Houston presents Tenebrae: A Celestial Gift

(HOUSTON, October 4, 2024) – Performing Arts Houston presents renowned choir Tenebrae, performing their latest program A Celestial Gift, an evening of sacred choral works spanning across five centuries including works by Philip Moore, Gregorio Allegri, and more, at The Church of St. John the Divine on November 9, 2024. Remaining tickets start at $79, at performingartshouston.org.  

Under the direction of Nigel Short, Tenebrae performs at major festivals and venues across the globe, including the BBC Proms, Wigmore Hall, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Rheingau Musik Festival and Sydney Festival. The choir has earned international acclaim for its interpretations of choral music from the Renaissance through to contemporary masterpieces, and has commissioned new music from composers including Judith Bingham, Joanna Marsh, Owain Park, Josephine Stephenson, Joby Talbot and Roderick Williams. Tenebrae has enjoyed collaborations with some of the UK’s leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Aurora Orchestra, the Academy of Ancient Music and Britten Sinfonia. The choir also undertakes regular session work, having contributed the vocals for Max Richter’s Voices (2020), Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Notre Dame brûle (2022), and blockbuster sci-fi movie Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) among others. Its extensive recording catalogue comprises a wide range of music on labels including Signum, LSO Live and Warner Classics, and has earned the choir two BBC Music Magazine Awards, an Edison Classical Award and a Grammy nomination.

Alongside its performance schedule, the choir runs a thriving Learning & Connection program encompassing activities with London Youth Choirs, Tenebrae Effect workshops with amateur choirs, and Tenebrae Schools. In partnership with Ealing Music Service, this program aims to embed a long-lasting culture of singing activities in local primary schools which might otherwise face barriers to music-making Through its Associate Artists program, Tenebrae also provides talented young professional singers with vital experience and support in the early stages of their careers.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets start at $79, at performingartshouston.org or by calling the Performing Arts Houston Box Office at (713) 227-4772. To support the arts and enjoy benefits like early access to new performances, exclusive pricing, and more, become a Performing Arts Houston member at performingartshouston.org/memberships.

ABOUT PERFORMING ARTS HOUSTON
Performing Arts Houston is a leading non-profit performing arts presenter dedicated to connecting audiences with exceptional artists from around the globe. Founded in 1966, the organization remains committed to advancing artistic innovation, community engagement, and cultural enrichment. With a legacy spanning over five decades, Performing Arts Houston has presented many of the most influential artists of our time.

Each year, Performing Arts Houston presents a multi-disciplinary season of over 60 performances across Houston’s historic Theater District and venues citywide and creates a wide range of programs and opportunities for students and lifelong learners to engage with and experience the arts, including masterclasses, workshops, talks, student matinees, performance avenues for local arts groups, paid arts administration internships, a commissioning series for working Houston artists, and in-school residencies. Learn more at performingartshouston.org.

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CALENDAR DETAILS
Performing Arts Houston
presents
Tenebrae: A Celestial Gift
November 9, 2024
Tuesday, 7:30 pm
The Church of Saint John the Divine
Tickets start at $79
performingartshouston.org

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