Last of the Light

A meditation on the music of fading daylight, as we head towards the time of year when the nights are drawing in. The programme provokes us to consider the prayers and rituals as we cross the threshold between day, dusk, twilight, and our sleeping hours. Readings relevant to the theme will feature at various points in the programme. Ancient Ritual Robert White – Christe qui lux es et dies IV Thomas Tallis – O Nata Lux John Sheppard – In Manus tuas Seeking light Max Reger – Nachtlied Johannes Brahms – Warum ist das licht gegeben Evening Prayers Philip Moore – Three Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Evening Prayers Ben Parry – Lighten our darkness Nec Roth – Night Prayer To Sleep Richard Rodney Bennett – A Good Night