About this programme

Russian composer Igor Stravinsky was always fascinated by music of earlier times especially the classical style and Renaissance polyphony. This programme interleaves his neo-classical Mass for voices and wind with some of the great works of Renaissance polyphony, live from Christ Church, Spitalfields, London. Presented by Katie Derham. Gabrieli Consort and Players, conductor Paul McCreesh. Plainchant: O gloriosa domina. Josquin: Inviolata a 5. Stravinsky: Kyrie; Gloria (Mass). Willaert: Ave virgo sponsa Dei a 6. Stravinsky: Credo (Mass). Willaert: Inviolata a 7. Stravinsky: Sanctus; Benedictus (Mass). MacMillan: Intercession for three oboes. Stravinsky: Pater noster; Agnus Dei (Mass); Ave Maria. Josquin: Benedicta es Caelorum a 6. Plainchant: Ave Maria Stella. Josquin: Ave Maria, virgo serena.