The Sixteen
Friday 20th October, The Guildhall, 7.30pm

One of the world’s most renowned choral ensembles returns to the Guildhall in 2023 as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of City of Derry International Choir Festival.

The Sixteen will present their programme, A Watchful Gaze, marking the 400th anniversary of the death of composer William Byrd. Byrd was widely admired in his own time both at home and abroad, and the influence he had on future generations was immense. This programme explores the music of Byrd’s influences, colleagues and pervading faith, as well as taking his legacy firmly into the modern day with two new works by Dobrinka Tabakova.

Download the programme booklet for this concert here.

“As time goes by, I find Harry Christophers’ music-making more and more captivating”
BBC Radio 3