Scotland’s premier new-music group, Hebrides Ensemble joins forces with Synergy Vocals and renowned bass Brindley Sherratt for the world premiere of a new hour-long piece, co-commissioned by the Festival, by leading Scottish composer James MacMillan. Based on the story of the Resurrection, Since it was the day of preparation… is a major work full of dazzling virtuoso music in which Sherratt portrays the figure of Christ.