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The Hours is an awe-inspiring new work from renowned UK choral group The Clerks that celebrates the impulse to pray and to praise – an impulse shared by people from all over the world. It consists of a stunning pre-recorded sound installation followed by a live performance of John Taverner's sumptuous Missa Gloria tibi Trinitas.

Sound installation: Wander round the iconic St Bartholomew's Church - or simply sit and relax - while you drink in this unique pre-recorded tapestry of sounds that have been collected from religious traditions around the globe and interwoven with the universal poetry of the psalms. 10am - 7pm - free access.
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Live performance: The climax of The Hours is a live performance of 16th-century English composer John Taverner’s glorious
Missa Gloria tibi Trinitas alongside a brand new work by contemporary British composer Jonathan Green. 8pm-10pm - tickets only.

“Marvellously refined and expressive performances… an admirable example of a programme offering both unity and diversity.”
The Times

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The Hours from the Church Times
Church Times

Plus: Walk-in workshop.

Come and record your own prayers and songs, using state-of-the-art recording and sampling techniques, that will be fed into the
sound installation.
3-5pm, Co-op Post Office, London Road. Free access

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