Alan Tavener director + 8-12 singers

Cappella Nova is the only professional vocal ensemble specialising in the rich and unique treasury of Scottish early vocal music, devising cleverly constructed programmes that place it in historical context alongside mainstream European repertoire. Best known for championing the extraordinary, compex and creative polyphony of Robert Carver, the group also performs 13th century Scottish plainchant and polyphony and pre- and post-Reformation Scottish polyphony, from Latin motets to Psalms in the vernacular. The group has been able to develop a wide-ranging selection of programmes thanks to ongoing support from the Scottish Arts Council and full details are available on request. They have toured widely in Europe and the USA where the Boston Globe reported that ‘Cappella Nova is Scotland’s premier vocal ensemble. Its focus, commitment and virtuosic a cappella singing would make it premier just about anywhere.’ Cappella Nova has just recorded an entire CD of James MacMillan premieres for Linn Records.

Sample Programme:

James IV Goes to War: dramatic Renaissance polyphony representing the European political chessboard in 1513. Features Robert Carver’s 6-part mass and motets by Isaac, Fayrfax and Josquin interleaved with plainchant.

Education:

Many workshops for all types of singers, levels of ability and all ages are available.

Recordings:

14 CDs For Gaudeamus, Rota and Linn Records

Performances:

16 Dec 06 Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
24 Feb 07 St Salvator’s Chapel, St Andrews
13 May 07 St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow

Contact:

Rebecca Tavener, 172 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9HZ

Tel: 0141 552 0634
Fax: 0141 552 4053

Email: rebecca@cappella-nova.com Website: www.cappella-nova.com