Tenebrae

The concert unfolds as a haunting musical meditation in which the London-based Tenebrae Choir brings its characteristic precision and sonic subtlety to a space that seems tailor-made for spiritual reflection. At the heart of the program are sacred compositions from various eras that explore transience, inner comfort, and the question of the persistence of light in the face of disappearance. The dramaturgical concept—that with every sound a candle is extinguished—points to a symbolic shift from the visible to the perceptible: The focus shifts from external stimuli to sensitive listening, in which every voice and every harmonic texture appears like a brief moment of light that leaves its own meaning behind as it fades. The selection of works—ranging from early musical forms of prayer to Romantic soundscapes and contemporary choral compositions—creates a coherent arc that reveals both historical trajectories and spiritual motifs. The result is an evening that encourages attendees to explore the nuances and to perceive the silence between pieces as part of the overall experience.