LIGHT is accompanied by a soundtrack of sacred choral music in recordings by The Sixteen, conducted by the ensemble’s founder Harry Christophers. It includes Among Angels by Durham-born composer Will Todd and other distinguished contemporary composers. The soundtrack can be heard at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0RmLcEqTu7BGEutBqclkWR?si=db00f188ed4f4def
The Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, Dean of Durham, says, “I am heartened that after such a difficult year, filled with loss and isolation, we are finally able to share this immersive and deeply powerful installation. It provides an opportunity for renewal as we in the North East of England come to terms with what we have been through. As we reflect and then celebrate our resilience, LIGHT offers hope.”
LIGHT has been made possible through the generous support of the Friends of Durham Cathedral and the Genesis Foundation.
John Studzinski, founder and chairman of the Genesis Foundation, says, “The Foundation is delighted and honoured to bring Chris Levine’s LIGHT to the spectacular and apt setting of Durham Cathedral. We are equally delighted that LIGHT’s impact will be heightened by music that was also originally commissioned by the Foundation. ‘Art and faith’ is a recurring theme as we nurture the work of a diversity of artists across different genres. In our 20th anniversary year, it is satisfying to know that, particularly in partnership with Harry Christophers and The Sixteen and composers such as Will Todd, the Genesis Foundation has established itself as the UK’s foremost commissioner of sacred music.”
Michael Galloway, Chairman of the Friends of Durham Cathedral says, “We are delighted to sponsor such a stimulating artwork. We hope that visitors to the cathedral during this time arrive as pilgrims and leave as Friends.”
LIGHT is the beginning of a new visual arts programme at Durham Cathedral created with support from Arts and Heritage. It is also part of a major programme of activity across all cathedrals brought together by the Association of English Cathedrals as ‘Discover Pilgrimage, Discover Cathedrals’.
We reopened to visitors on Monday 17th May. For information about opening hours and everything needed to plan a visit, see www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/visit-us Information about pilgrimage routes that centre on Durham can be found at www.northernsaints.com