Graduale Nobili

St Philip with St Stephen Church, Encombe Place, Salford, M3 6FJ

 

In keeping with their reputation as some of the most exciting promoters in Manchester, NOW WAVE, Hey! Manchester and Onwards! present Icelandic all-female choir, Graduale Nobili at St. Philip’s Church, Salford.

Having just appeared as Bjork’s backing choir for her incredible Biophilia. show,  this 24-piece ensemble has become an integral part of her work The all-female choir have become an integral part of Bjork’swork as the Biophilia project is planned to run for two years and undertake performances in eight cities.

Graduale Nobili performing with Bjork at Manchester’s International Festival

However, in contrast to their hi-tech shows with Bjork, this exciting performance shall see the group perform completely unamplified in the candle lit surroundings of St Philip with St Stephen in Salford, a stunning Georgian building dating back to 1825.

St. Phillip’s Church, Salford

 

founded in the autumn of 2000, the choir comprises 24 girls aged 18 to 27, who have been selected from among those who have sung with the Langholtskirkja Graduale Choir.

Led by conductor Jón Stefnsson, the past decade has seen the choir win numerous awards and release two bodies of work, the first presenting lesser known 20th century choral works from Iceland and abroad, and the second a collection of Icelandic works, mostly composed for the choir itself.

‘The choir brought a euphoric level of depth, sensitivity and a touch of the supernatural to proceedings’ – Artrocker

‘A gang of glittering pixies… The world’s weirdest girl band’ – Thequietus.com

This performance promises to be one of the most understated and beautiful Manchester shows this year, combining jaw dropping compositions with an exquisite, candle lit setting, and is not to be missed!

Tickets are available from Common (no booking fee), Piccadilly Records, Seetickets.com, Ticketline and on 0871 220 0260. They will also be available on the night at the church.

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