In the Stillness brings together The Mancunium Consort and the VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble in a luminous journey from Advent to Christmas, conducted by Barnaby Smith. The two exciting young ensembles—each known for their refined tone and expressive versatility—perform separately and together in music that moves from expectation and prophecy to the serenity of the Nativity and the joy of celebration. The programme includes works by William Walton, Judith Weir, Herbert Howells, and Oliver Tarney, alongside timeless choral treasures such as Palestrina’s O magnum mysterium and Sally Beamish’s In the Stillness. Rooted in tradition yet full of fresh perspective, this concert captures the still beauty and radiant hope at the heart of the Christmas season.

Performers
VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble
The Mancunium Consort