A concert given earlier this week in Norwich Cathedral as part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival in which the glories of 16th-century English sacred music are contrasted with works from our own time, including the world premiere of John Tavener 's Nipson- inspired by an inscription from the Cathedral of St Sophia, Istanbul. Michael Chance (countertenor), Fretwork, BBC Singers, conductor Bo Holten
Gibbons This Is the Record of John ; Behold, Thou Hast Made My Days
Parsley Conserva Me, Domine; In Nomine Picforth In Nomine a 5 Moody In Nomine
Byrd Ah Silly Soul; How Vain the Toils
Gibbons See, See, the Word Is Incarnate Tavener Nipson (first performance)
Tavemer Sanctus; Benedictus (Missa Gloria Tibi Trinitas)
Bo Holten In Nomine (first performance) Byrd 0 God That Guides the Cheerful Sun