Thomas Tallis—

Sat May 8, 2004, 8 PM Trinity Episcopal, SF

Sun May 9, 2004, 4 PM Trinity Episcopal, SF Pre-Concert Lecture at 3 PM Special Mother’s Day Concert! Bring a mother and we will honor her with a small gift.

During the late 16^th century, England's composers were separated from continental influence not only by geography but by intense political and religious unrest at home. As a result, English musical development deepened its own already distinctive direction. Our concert celebrates the genius of Thomas Tallis—a court and church musician under the tumultuous reigns of four successive monarchs—whose compelling choral repertoire is uniquely English with a remarkable harmonic vocabulary singularly his own. Join us in the brilliant acoustics of Trinity Episcopal Church for a performance of spectacular singing in the the round, including the ultimate work for multiple choirs, the 40–part Spem in alium!

Tickets: $26 & $22; students: $15