Tenebrae & Third Culture Collective

World-leading choir Tenebrae and the pioneering Third Culture Collective launch their exciting new collaboration at the ICS. 

Nigel Short director, Tenebrae
Kavi Pau director, Third Culture Collective 

With arrangements by Kavi Pau and Nigel Short

Perotin Viderunt omnes
Trad Vilambit Khayal
Holst Hymn to the dawn (Rig Veda)
Holst Hymn of the travellers (Rig Veda)
Trad Tabla solo
Trad Yaman bandish / Niramala Niragunaya
Kabir Jhini re jhini + tarana
Lassus Musica Dei donum
Trad, Hildegaard von Bingen Ik onkar / O vos imitatores
Kher arr. Pau Heri Sakhi Mangal Gao Ri
Duruflé Kaun gali gayo shyam/Ubi caritas
Rajasekar Devotee
Reger Nachtlied
Esmail Tuttarana

Tenebrae and Third Culture Collective come from very different traditions: one rooted in complex harmony and notation, the other in raga-based intricacy and improvisation. The two groups have come together to forge One Voice: a seamless sound world of western choir, soaring Hindustani vocals and resonant instrumental textures. 

Following an informal sharing in London, the two ensembles have created a full programme of reimagined works and new arrangements – and you can hear it first at The Bridgewater Hall. Don’t miss it. 

There will be a pre-concert talk from Nigel Short and Kavi Pau about the collaboration:

The Cultural Welcome

This event is part of The Cultural Welcome – a week of events celebrating Manchester’s creative and cultural spaces. A limited number of free tickets are available for students at RNCM, BIMM, Manchester Met, and the University of Manchester. Student ID may be required. Book here using offer code STUDENT25.

6 October, 7.30pm