In 40 Parts: Spem in alium
Soaring, uplifting, remarkable, and truly monumental, Tallis’ Spem in alium is perhaps the most iconic piece of choral music ever written. This unmissable concert also features a world premiere from Roderick Williams and revisits our spine-tingling 2010 commission from Alec Roth - both written In 40 Parts. What better way to open Jeffrey Skidmore’s final season!
"Ex Cathedra shines like a beacon on the British musical scene” (Church Times)
Running time is approx. 2 hours including interval.
Programme includes:
Tallis Spem in alium
Roth Earthrise
Williams The Wilderness (world premiere)
The Wilderness was co-commissioned by Ex Cathedra and the RIAS Kammerchor Berlin. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the John Feeney Charitable Trust.
EX CATHEDRA Choir
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
How to book
Booking opens on 12 May 2026 at 12pm.
£45 / £36 / £32 / £26 / £17.50 / £10 plus £3.95 transaction fee
Book online or call St Martin-in-the-Fields box office on 020 7766 1100
Other opportunities to hear Ex Cathedra in London
Do join us again at St Martin-in-the-Fields:
- Thursday 28 May 2026: Rachmaninoff Vespers
- Fri 11 Dec 2026: Christmas Music by Candlelight
- Mon 14 Dec 2026: Christmas Music by Candlelight
- Thu 10 Jun 2027: Monteverdi Vespers (1610)
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Jeffrey says
"This is a spectacular programme of music In 40 Parts including Tallis Spem in alium and Sing and glorify, Alec Roth Earthrise and Roderick Williams The Wilderness, a new Feeney Trust commission and an eagerly awaited world premiere."
