Meesters&Gezellen - Lutherse Kerk Leiden

On Thursday, February 27 at 8:15 PM, the Lutherse Kerk in Leiden will host a performance by Meesters&Gezellen. This annual initiative by Stichting Tettix gives young vocal talents the opportunity to develop their skills in high-quality ensemble singing. Under the mentorship of professional singers and a renowned conductor, the choir prepares a challenging concert program, which they perform at various locations across the Netherlands.

This year, Meesters&Gezellen is under the direction of conductor Daniel Reuss. Under his inspiring leadership, the participants embark on a musical journey through Eastern sacred choral music, including Eastern Orthodox, Armenian, and Syrian chants. Come and experience the rich contrasts between sharp dissonances and pure tones that this choral music offers.
Program:

• Alfred Schnittke - from: Stikhi Pokayanniye (Penitential Psalms): nos. 4, 5, 8, 11
• Arvo Pärt - from: Kanon Pokajanen (1997): Prayer after the canon
• Komitas Vardapet - from: Divine Liturgy, arr. Grigor Arakelian (1963): With you Virgin Mother, Sanctus, Heavenly Father
• Igor Stravinsky - Otche Nash’ (1926), Bogoroditse Devo (1934)
• Syria - 3 Syrian hymns
• Aramaic - Our Father
• Timo Juhani Ruottinen - Trisagion (2014)
• Viktor Kalinnikov - Svete tihiy (Radiant Light) op. 16, Bogoroditse Devo, Op 17
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - from: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, op.41 (1878): Cherubic Hymn