Music For The Hours

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Divine Office: Matins

20211031

The Office of Matins

Introduced by Peter Phillips

As part of Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season, throughout the day the Tallis Scholars, world renowned for their exquisitely pure tone and shimmering choral sounds, evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office. Starting just as the clocks change back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am, they sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight offices, or Canonical Hours, across the day. This daily ritual of Christian devotion was created in the 6th century by St Benedict, and remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today. The Tallis Scholars director Peter Philips introduces each of the offices at roughly three-hour intervals, beginning with Matins, then Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and ending with Compline, reflecting the time of the day with Latin chant interspersed with polyphony from across the centuries. Music includes chant melodies by Hildegard of Bingen, settings of prayers, motets and canticles by Renaissance composers such as Thomas Tallis, Orlande de Lassus, John Sheppard and John Taverner, sitting alongside more recent works by Arvo P䀀rt, John Tavener, and Igor Stravinksy.

Producer: Helen Garrison

The Canonical Hours throughout the day: Matins

The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.

Divine Office: Lauds

20211031

The Office of Lauds

Introduced by Peter Phillips

The culmination of Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season continues with the second of the eight services which make up the Canonical Hours, or Divine Office, which are being broadcast throughout the day. The Tallis Scholars, world renowned for their exquisitely pure tone and shimmering choral sounds, evoke this ancient Christian tradition, starting just as the clocks change back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am. They sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight offices, or Canonical Hours, a daily ritual laid down in the 6th Century by St Benedict, which remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today.

The Tallis Scholars director Peter Philips introduces each of the offices, having begun with Matins earlier this morning. Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None and Vespers follow, ending with Compline tonight, reflecting the time of the day with Latin chant interspersed with polyphony from across the centuries. Music across the day includes chant melodies by Hildegard of Bingen, settings of prayers, motets and canticles by Renaissance composers such as Thomas Tallis, Orlande de Lassus, John Sheppard and John Taverner, sitting alongside more recent works by Arvo P䀀rt, John Tavener, and Igor Stravinksy.

Producer: Helen Garrison

The Canonical Hours through the day

The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.

Divine Office: Prime

20211031

The Office of Prime

Introduced by Peter Phillips

The culmination of Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season continues with the third of the eight services, which make up the Canonical Hours, or Divine Office, which are being broadcast throughout the day. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, began their journey just as the clocks changed back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am this morning. They sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the Liturgy of the Hours, a daily ritual laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict, which remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today.

Latin chant is interspersed with polyphony from across the centuries, as dawn breaks. Throughout the day, these offices include Latin chant, music by Hildegard of Bingen, settings of prayers, motets and canticles by Renaissance composers such as Thomas Tallis, Orlande de Lassus, John Sheppard and John Taverner, sitting alongside more recent works by Arvo P䀀rt, John Tavener, and Igor Stravinsky.

Producer: Helen Garrison

The Canonical Hours through the day

The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.

Divine Office: Terce And Mass

20211031

The Office of Terce with Mass

The culmination of Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season continues with the fourth office of the Liturgy of the Hours, which is being broadcast throughout the day. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, evoke this ancient Christian tradition, which started just as the clocks changed back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am this morning. They sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight services, also known as Divine Office, a monastic rule laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict; a daily ritual which remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today.

Traditionally at 9am, the office of Terce is followed by a setting of the Mass by Orlande de Lassus, interspersed with Latin chant.

Producer: Helen Garrison

The Canonical Hours through the day

The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.

Divine Office: Sext

20211031

The Office of Sext

Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season continues with the fifth office of the Liturgy of the Hours, which is being broadcast throughout the day. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, began their journey with Matins, just as the clocks changed back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am this morning. They sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight services, also know as Divine Office, a monastic rule laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict; a daily ritual which remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today.

Traditionally at 12 noon, the office of Sext includes Latin chant, music by Hildegard of Bingen, and John Tavener's famous motet - Song for Athene.

Producer: Helen Garrison

The Canonical Hours through the day

The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.

Divine Office: None

20211031

The Office of None

The Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office continues with None, traditionally at the ninth hour of the day, or 3 o'clock in modern times. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight services, also known as Canonical Hours, a monastic daily ritual as laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict.

Latin chant is interspersed with music by Hildegard of Bingen, John Taverner and his modern namesake John Tavener

Producer: Helen Garrison

The Canonical Hours through the day

The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.

Divine Office: Vespers

20211031

The Office of Vespers

Introduced by Peter Phillips

The Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office continues with Vespers, traditionally at around sunset. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight services, also known as Canonical Hours, a monastic daily ritual as laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict.

Latin chant is interspersed with music by Arvo P䀀rt and de Victoria

Producer: Helen Garrison

The Canonical Hours through the day

The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.

Divine Office: Compline

20211031

The Office of Compline

Introduced by Peter Phillips

The Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office concludes with one of the most popular of the Canonical Hours known as Compline. Traditionally the last religious devotion before bedtime, the Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, sing polyphonic settings of words by Renaissance and contemporary composers, interspersed with Latin chant.

Music includes works by Arvo P䀀rt, Victoria and Tallis.

Producer: Helen Garrison

The Canonical Hours through the day

The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Divine Office: Matins	20211031	The Office of Matins Introduced by Peter Phillips As part of Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season, throughout the day the Tallis Scholars, world renowned for their exquisitely pure tone and shimmering choral sounds, evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office. Starting just as the clocks change back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am, they sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight offices, or Canonical Hours, across the day. This daily ritual of Christian devotion was created in the 6th century by St Benedict, and remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today. The Tallis Scholars director Peter Philips introduces each of the offices at roughly three-hour intervals, beginning with Matins, then Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and ending with Compline, reflecting the time of the day with Latin chant interspersed with polyphony from across the centuries. Music includes chant melodies by Hildegard of Bingen, settings of prayers, motets and canticles by Renaissance composers such as Thomas Tallis, Orlande de Lassus, John Sheppard and John Taverner, sitting alongside more recent works by Arvo P䀀rt, John Tavener, and Igor Stravinksy. Producer: Helen Garrison The Canonical Hours throughout the day: Matins The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.
02	Divine Office: Lauds	20211031	The Office of Lauds Introduced by Peter Phillips The culmination of Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season continues with the second of the eight services which make up the Canonical Hours, or Divine Office, which are being broadcast throughout the day. The Tallis Scholars, world renowned for their exquisitely pure tone and shimmering choral sounds, evoke this ancient Christian tradition, starting just as the clocks change back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am. They sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight offices, or Canonical Hours, a daily ritual laid down in the 6th Century by St Benedict, which remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today. The Tallis Scholars director Peter Philips introduces each of the offices, having begun with Matins earlier this morning. Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None and Vespers follow, ending with Compline tonight, reflecting the time of the day with Latin chant interspersed with polyphony from across the centuries. Music across the day includes chant melodies by Hildegard of Bingen, settings of prayers, motets and canticles by Renaissance composers such as Thomas Tallis, Orlande de Lassus, John Sheppard and John Taverner, sitting alongside more recent works by Arvo P䀀rt, John Tavener, and Igor Stravinksy. Producer: Helen Garrison The Canonical Hours through the day The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.
03	Divine Office: Prime	20211031	The Office of Prime Introduced by Peter Phillips The culmination of Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season continues with the third of the eight services, which make up the Canonical Hours, or Divine Office, which are being broadcast throughout the day. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, began their journey just as the clocks changed back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am this morning. They sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the Liturgy of the Hours, a daily ritual laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict, which remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today. Latin chant is interspersed with polyphony from across the centuries, as dawn breaks. Throughout the day, these offices include Latin chant, music by Hildegard of Bingen, settings of prayers, motets and canticles by Renaissance composers such as Thomas Tallis, Orlande de Lassus, John Sheppard and John Taverner, sitting alongside more recent works by Arvo P䀀rt, John Tavener, and Igor Stravinsky. Producer: Helen Garrison The Canonical Hours through the day The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.
04	Divine Office: Terce And Mass	20211031	The Office of Terce with Mass The culmination of Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season continues with the fourth office of the Liturgy of the Hours, which is being broadcast throughout the day. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, evoke this ancient Christian tradition, which started just as the clocks changed back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am this morning. They sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight services, also known as Divine Office, a monastic rule laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict; a daily ritual which remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today. Traditionally at 9am, the office of Terce is followed by a setting of the Mass by Orlande de Lassus, interspersed with Latin chant. Producer: Helen Garrison The Canonical Hours through the day The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.
05	Divine Office: Sext	20211031	The Office of Sext Radio 3's `Capturing Twilight` season continues with the fifth office of the Liturgy of the Hours, which is being broadcast throughout the day. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, began their journey with Matins, just as the clocks changed back to Greenwich Mean Time at 1am this morning. They sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight services, also know as Divine Office, a monastic rule laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict; a daily ritual which remains familiar in monasteries and convents around the world today. Traditionally at 12 noon, the office of Sext includes Latin chant, music by Hildegard of Bingen, and John Tavener's famous motet - Song for Athene. Producer: Helen Garrison The Canonical Hours through the day The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.
06	Divine Office: None	20211031	The Office of None The Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office continues with None, traditionally at the ninth hour of the day, or 3 o'clock in modern times. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight services, also known as Canonical Hours, a monastic daily ritual as laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict. Latin chant is interspersed with music by Hildegard of Bingen, John Taverner and his modern namesake John Tavener Producer: Helen Garrison The Canonical Hours through the day The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.
07	Divine Office: Vespers	20211031	The Office of Vespers Introduced by Peter Phillips The Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office continues with Vespers, traditionally at around sunset. The Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, sing settings of words and psalms associated with each of the eight services, also known as Canonical Hours, a monastic daily ritual as laid down in the 6th century by St Benedict. Latin chant is interspersed with music by Arvo P䀀rt and de Victoria Producer: Helen Garrison The Canonical Hours through the day The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.
08	Divine Office: Compline	20211031	The Office of Compline Introduced by Peter Phillips The Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office concludes with one of the most popular of the Canonical Hours known as Compline. Traditionally the last religious devotion before bedtime, the Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, sing polyphonic settings of words by Renaissance and contemporary composers, interspersed with Latin chant. Music includes works by Arvo P䀀rt, Victoria and Tallis. Producer: Helen Garrison The Canonical Hours through the day The Tallis Scholars evoke the ancient Christian tradition of the Divine Office.