Hervé Niquet Conductor

Striggio Mass in 40 Parts

Long thought lost, it was rediscovered as recently as 2007, revealing a rich tapestry of musical styles, from the touchingly simple to the imposing and the awe-inspiring.

Le Concert Spirituel is one of France’s most respected early music ensembles, and under founding director Hervé Niquet, the group performs Striggio’s monumental Mass as part of a service that might have been celebrated in 16th-century Florence.

Combining period instruments and voices, as well as plain chant and music by Monteverdi, Benevoli and Corteccia, Niquet directs a special performance that surrounds the audience with sound and makes full use of the Usher Hall’s wonderful auditorium.

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