The Sixteen: Masters of Imitation

October 21, 2026, 10:00 pm

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A man conducts a choir of men and women in a church
The Sixteen (photo: Pablo Palmieri)

Harry Christophers leads The Sixteen, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles. Celebrated for unmistakable warmth of sound, precision, and expressive intensity, The Sixteen performs regularly on the world’s foremost concert stages. Masters of Imitation pays tribute to the musical art of borrowing, reflecting, and transforming. At its heart is the sensual and refined music of Orlando di Lassus and Josquin des Prez, where fragments of earlier works are woven into new, radiant creations. Recorded live in concert June 4, 2026 as part of the Stockholm Early Music Festival.

Thanks to WFMT’s association with the European Broadcasting Union, we’re able to bring you tonight’s program as a stream for thirty days following the broadcast. You’ll find it, when accessible, at https://www.wfmt.com/listen/

Playlist

Anonymous (Plainsong)
Lauda Jerusalem Dominum

Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594)
Osculetur me

Josquin des Prez (1455-1521)
Benedicta es, caelorum regina

Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594)
Missa Osculetur me: “Credo”

John Taverner (ca 1490-1545)
Gaude plurimum
O splendor gloriae

Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594)
Magnificat Benedicta es caelorum Regina
Salve Regina a 6

Jean Guyot de Châtelet (1512-1588)
Benedicta es caelorum Regina (after Josquin des Prez)

ARTISTS
The Sixteen; Harry Christopher, Director