FEATURE | Vivanco Resurrected: The pleasure of finding 'new' old music

Musical Director of The Renaissance Singers David Allinson and Producer Stephen Rice discuss the first recording of Sebastian de Vivanco's ‘lost’ Requiem on Toccata

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Hear how English composers responded to the doctrinal turmoil of the 16th century in our next concert on 18 October, conducted by @davidallinson.bsky.social and illuminated in a pre-performance talk by Dr Kerry McCarthy.

Tickets from £13, free for under 21s.

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Well, @medren2025.bsky.social isn’t over yet, but what a stimulating week it’s been – thought-provoking papers, excellent concerts and wonderful reconnections with expert musicologists and practitioners. Plus we came face to face the northeast’s resident dragon: the Lambton Worm 🐉

I do dislike talking into my phone. But @oliverhjones.bsky.social did such a beautiful job with the edit. And it’s worth it, to promote such wonderful repertoire.

At last night’s open rehearsal we were delighted to be joined by a number of supporters who have kindly donated to our Crowdfunder campaign 🙏

David coached us all on music by Vivanco, Ribera, Robledo and others that we’ll perform on 28 June.

Tune in at 9:30pm on Sunday to hear us singing compline on BBC Radio 3, conducted by @davidallinson.bsky.social and with one of our very own altos, Helena, leading us in chant.

This broadcast features Renaissance polyphony by Byrd, Palestrina and Tye.

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‘Music of the Renaissance period can offer immense intellectual reward and emotional consolation.’

Our Musical Director @davidallinson.bsky.social talks polyphony, Palestrina and reaching new audiences in this new interview. 👇

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On Saturday we’ll be singing music of celestial beauty and drama at St Mary’s, Bourne St.

In this clip, @badger-12.bsky.social introduces our programme while @davidallinson.bsky.social conducts our rehearsal.

Londoners, get ready for a Renaissance Christmas!

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This recording of a compline service with the Renaissance Singers is available until the start of November. One of the best things I've done for ages; so grateful to the choir for their wonderful singing.
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