In Lagrime di San Pietro, Orlandus Lassus built a monumental bridge between the past and future. It is like stepping into a diary: 21 miniatures in which every voice is a character, silences thrum with emotion and melodies weave between the parts like thoughts that refuse to be banished. Philippe Herreweghe and Collegium Vocale Gent know this piece like no others, giving voice to the many layers of Lassus’ final composition without smoothing away the tension or vulnerability. The result sounds precise, clear and authentic, free of sentiment but so very intense: every turn in the music holds meaning, and every combination of notes is a moment of connection and insight. Eleven years after they brought this magnum opus to our stage, it’s time for a long-awaited encore. The message? Book your tickets now!
Program
O. Lassus: Lagrime di San Pietro
Performers
Hana Blažíková, Barbora Kabátková, soprano | Benedict Hymas, Samuel Boden, David de Winter, tenor | Gareth Brynmor John, baritone | Jimmy Holliday, bass | Philippe Herreweghe, artistic director