Published: March 30, 2015
PNC Bank Concert Series Closes with The Thirteen April 12
The University of Tampa’s 2014-2015 PNC Bank Concert Artist Series at the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values will come to a close on Sunday, April 12, with a performance by professional choral ensemble The Thirteen. The performance begins at 2 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Founded in 2012, The Thirteen is an ensemble of 13 professional musicians based in the New York City area, specializing in the masterpieces of the Renaissance and Baroque, especially the early and middle Tudor periods. The concert will feature William Mundy’s Vox Patris Caelestis as well as works by Thomas Tallis, William Byrd and Robert White.
The Thirteen is described by its artistic director, Matthew Robertson, as “committed to a non-hierarchal music making process where every member plays a part in the artistic choices of the choir, bringing about a unity and depth of voice.”
Now in its third season, The Thirteen has quickly garnered a reputation of excellence among top American professional choirs. The choir maintains a busy schedule of home concerts, master classes at universities and tours throughout the nation. The Thirteen’s newest CD Radiant Dark, released in October 2014, features the music of Robert White, John Sheppard and more.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is available on campus, 401 West Kennedy Blvd.
The 2014-2015 PNC Concert Artist Series is underwritten by PNC Bank and the UT College of Arts and Letters. For more information, contact caldean@ut.edu or go to www.ut.edu/sykeschapel. Information about The Thirteen is available at www.thethirteenchamberchoir.com.
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