In September 2015, Ensemble Gombert embarked upon its fourth international tour in celebration of its 25th anniversary.
The 2015 tour included concerts and services in Germany, the Czech Republic, France and Switzerland. Notable performance venues included the Thomaskirche and Nikolaikirche in Leipzig, the Frauenkirche in Dresden, Strasbourg Cathedral and Pilsen: the 2015 European Capital of Culture.
Dom St Marien, Freiberg, Germany |
Sunday 20 September, 10am |
Thomaskirche, Leipzig, Germany |
Sunday 20 September, 6pm |
Aufestehungskirche, Dessau, Germany |
Tuesday 22 September, 6pm |
Nikolaikirche Concert Series: Nikolaikirche, Leipzig, Germany |
Thursday 24 September, 7.30pm |
Erfurter Kirchenmusiktage Festival: Augustinerkirche, Erfurt, Germany Predigerkirche, Erfurt, Germany |
Friday 25 September 7:30pm 8:30pm |
Ziegenhainer Abendmusik Concert Series: Marienkirche, Jena-Ziegenhain, Germany |
Saturday 26 September, 5pm |
Frauenkirche, Dresden, Germany |
Sunday 27 September, 11am |
Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church, Márianske Lázně, Czech Republic (Hosted by Chor Fontana) |
Monday 28 September, 6pm |
2015 Pilsen: European Capital of Culture Festival: St Bartholomew’s Cathedral, Pilsen, Czech Republic (Tickets on sale) |
Wednesday 30 September, 7pm |
Salvatorkirche, Coburg, Germany (Hosted by Bachchor Coburg) |
Sunday 4 October 10am & 5pm |
Notre Dame Cathedral, Strasbourg, France |
Tuesday 6 October, 1pm |
Eglise St Thomas Concert Series: Eglise St Thomas, Strasbourg, France |
Tuesday 6 October, 6pm |
Fermata Musica Concert Series: Kloster Namen Jesu, Solothurn, Switzerland |
Wednesday 7 October, 5:30pm |
In addition, John O’Donnell was invited to play the organs at the Thomaskirche, Frauenkirche, Marienkirche, Freiberg Dom, Pilsen Cathedral and Eglise St Thomas; an honour reserved for those who are given permission by the official organists.
Concert Program:
The tour program included works by Josquin, Gombert, Tallis, Byrd, Praetorius, Schein, Bach, Brahms, Arvo Pärt and contemporary Australian composer, Calvin Bowman.
Link to all concert programs.
Touring personnel:
Soprano Carol Veldhoven Victoria Brown Katherine Lieschke Deborah Summerbell Claerwen Jones Alexandra Hughes Sarah Harris |
Alto Belinda Wong Yi Wen Chin Niki Ebacioni Gowri Rajendran |
Tenor Peter Campbell Tim van Nooten Michael Stephens Stuart Tennant |
Bass Nicholas Tolhurst Michael Strasser Mike Ormerod Andrew Fysh |
Tour Manager: Louise McGee
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