Memories today of a stunning concert I attended in Ely Cathedral one foggy November night back in 2014. It was one of the final chances to see Jan Garbarek playing with the Hilliard Ensemble.
They only played together once more, in Switzerland.
No microphones, just the stunning acoustic of Ely Cathedral and I had a front row seat in the Octagon. The fog had cloaked Ely that evening.
I saw the poster while walking to a school service. I was in my first year at the school, so if I had not been working there I probably would have missed this opportunity.
I remember them starting by the West door and wandering through the building with the acoustics below the Lantern Tower playing their part. It was in this same spot that Leonard Bernstein conducted an orchestra which was brought to life in the recent film 'Maestro'.
I also met the musicians as I left through the South Door - what a treat!
Their final album was recorded during this final tour.
The first of the Officium albums was a surprise success, and there were several albums that followed. These sold in large quantities, despite the initial cognitive dissonance of combining improvisational saxophone with four part choral music.
Their final album was recorded during this final tour.
The first of the Officium albums was a surprise success, and there were several albums that followed. These sold in large quantities, despite the initial cognitive dissonance of combining improvisational saxophone with four part choral music.
Here's an example:
A final note on Ely Cathedral.
It featured in the film 'Maestro'.
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