VOCES8

St Thomas’s Cathedral. A Cappella Space Race

An a cappella showcase of repertoire from across the ages, inspired by the Earth’s cosmic surroundings. From sightings of Halley’s Comet to the Cold War, this thrilling show will send the audience into orbit. Greeted to acclaim around the world, VOCES8 has established itself at the forefront of British a cappella performing repertoire, ranging from early polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements.

Gibbons – O Clap Your Hands
Palestrina – Magnificat Primi Toni
Monteverdi – Cantate Domino
Gershwin – I Got Rhythm
Blackwell – Fever
East – Hence Stars
Nicolson – Sing Shepherds All
Bennet – All Creatures Now
JS Bach – Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf BWV 226
Arr Clements – James Bond medley
Morley – Hard by the Crystal Fountain
Weekles – As Vesta Was
Jolson – Me and My Shadow
Gershwin – Slap That Bass

‘The slickest of the lot…two parts King’s Singers, three parts Swingle Singers, a dash of Bobby McFerrinn and California sunshine…’
BBC Radio 3

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