Esplanade - Invocation of Love

SYNOPSIS

"L'intense émotion" – Journal de la Corse

Named after its winter mists, the honey-and-wine-growing region of the Nebbiu in the enigmatic Mediterranean island of Corsica is one place where polyphonic singing still thrives and the ancient sacred Latin repertoire still lives.

Both were almost extinct until the 70s which saw a surge in nationalism, a revival of Corsican polyphony and a reconstruction of old songs by ethno-musicologists. Today, Corsican polyphony is central to Corsican cultural identity and practiced by singing Brotherhoods and modern vocal groups alike.

For the first time in Singapore, hear Corsican ensemble Tempvs Fvgit sing centuries-old processional songs, chants, prayers for Holy Week, laments, traditional Corsican songs, old sacred songs from the Nebbiu, original compositions and a piece from the ancient Latin mass dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with vocals that plunge deep in expression of joy, devotion, pain and love.

Q&A with Tempvs Fvgit

Supported by

GALLERY

Alleluia no nobis

Vexilla regis ('King's Insignia')

ADVISORY

General Late Seating Advisory

You are strongly advised to be seated 15 minutes before the performance start time.
No admission will be allowed into the venue once the performance has commenced.
Exceptions may be made at Esplanade's discretion depending on the nature of the performance.

Tickets sold through SISTIC Website, Hotline and Outlets.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
For the enjoyment of all audience members, all events start promptly at the time printed on the ticket. Please be seated 15 minutes before the performance start-time. Entry for latecomers and re-admission will not be permitted until the first appropriate pause in the programme or intermission, if any.
Patrons are advised that with effect from 12 March 2004, an administrative fee of $5 per ticket is payable for all Replacement Tickets issued.

Please note the following conditions:
- Replacement Tickets can only be issued for performances with reserved seating
- No Replacement Ticket will be issued for general admission or 'free seating' performances.
- Replacement Tickets are issued subject to verification of patron's details against our transaction records.
- Esplanade reserves the right to not issue a Replacement Ticket if we are not able to verify the claim.