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Contact: Ralph
Derickson
Tallis
Scholars
Known
for their impeccable tone quality and pure sound,
The Tallis Scholars give up to 80 concerts a year
throughout the world. In 1994, the ensemble performed
in the Sistine Chapel to mark the final stage of
the complete restoration of Michelangelo’s
frescoes.
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LEXINGTON,
Ky. (March 16, 2004) -- One
of the world's premier choral ensembles, The Tallis
Scholars, will close the 24th annual Corner
on Classics season at the University of Kentucky
Singletary Center for the Arts with a concert
at 8 p.m. Friday, March 26.
Tickets
are $25 for the general public, $22 for UK faculty/staff
and senior citizens, and $12 for students. Tickets
may be purchased at the Singletary Center Ticket
Office or by calling (859) 257-4929 or online.
Founded
by director Peter Phillips in 1973, the 10-voice
ensemble is referred to as the "leading exponent
of Renaissance sacred music," said Holly Salisbury,
Singletary Center director.
Known
for their impeccable tone quality and pure sound,
The Tallis Scholars give up to 80 concerts a year
throughout the world. In 1994, the ensemble performed
in the Sistine
Chapel to mark the final stage of the complete
restoration of Michelangelo’s frescoes.
The
Tallis Scholars have won numerous awards with their
recordings through Gimell Records.
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