The ‘Earthquake’ Mass

The Tudor Consort in Palmerston North

We're travelling up SH1 to perform Antoine Brumel's 'Missa Et ecce terrae motus' in Palmerston North on May 12. See below for our press release….

Acclaimed Wellington chamber choir The Tudor Consort’s latest project is very close to the heart of Music Director Michael Stewart – a tour and recording of Antoine Brumel’s renowned ‘Earthquake’ Mass. Proceeds from the recording sales will go directly to the Music Department of ChristChurch Cathedral, where Michael served as organist for many years.

“My training at ChristChurch Cathedral was formative to both my organ playing and choral conducting. I wanted to do something tangible for the Music Department and Brian Law (Director of Music), and thought a recording of Brumel’s fantastic ‘Earthquake’ Mass would be fitting.”

The Mass itself took its nickname from the Easter plainsong phrase ‘Et ecce terrae motus’ (‘And the earth moved’) upon which the Mass is based. Those familiar with the dense polyphony of Tallis’ Spem in Alium will love this masterful work.

The Tudor Consort will also perform two recently-commissioned works by Jack Body and Ross Harris. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of New Zealand’s premier choirs in a rare performance in Palmerston North.

Brumel – Missa Ecce terrae motus (The ‘Earthquake’ Mass)
The Tudor Consort dir. Michael Stewart
St Patrick’s Cathedral, 197 Broadway Ave, Palmerston North
Saturday 12 May, 6.30pm
 $25/$20

Door sales and online bookings at www.tudor-consort.org.nz
  

Friday 27 April, 2012