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
Priority booking for our Host of Angels opens from 12 May 2026, with our grateful thanks to all our Angels for your support. If you are an Angel, we have emailed your access code.
General sale opens on 21 May 2026.
£48.50 / £39.50 / £31 / £22 including per ticket commission
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education
Book online or call the B:Music box office on 0121 780 3333
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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."
