Sir James MacMillan’s ‘Angels Unawares’ Makes World Premiere in the Sistine Chapel
Sir James MacMillan's new oratorio 'Angels Unawares' made its world premiere in the Sistine Chapel, inviting listeners to rediscover the sacred in everyday life. The concert, attended by high-ranking Catholic officials, featured the music of the Scottish Catholic composer and was performed by The Sixteen and Britten Sinfonia.
The Sistine Chapel hosted a rare concert on March 22, featuring Sir James MacMillan's new oratorio 'Angels Unawares'. The piece is divided into twelve movements, tracing encounters with angels from the Old and New Testaments. The title is inspired by a passage from the Epistle to the Hebrews, encouraging kindness to strangers as a spiritual discipline. The concert was attended by Cardinal Nichols and Cardinal Parolin. The Genesis Foundation commissioned the work, with founder John Studzinski playing a key role in organizing the event. The performance marked the first world premiere in the Sistine Chapel.
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