vOx invites you the opening concert of the new season, an evening of radiant Renaissance polyphony, featuring the superlative masterpiece, Palestrina's 'Missa Papae Marcelli'. Written in honour of Pope Marcellus II, it is renowned for the clarity of its text and the perfect balance of its interwoven voices creating a truly beautiful devotional sound world. These qualities made it a defining work of the sixteenth century. Alongside Palestrina, the programme explores both sacred and secular works by a remarkable range of composers: from Isaac’s poignant farewell 'Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen' to de Monte’s haunting 'Super flumina Babylonis' and Richafort’s dramatic 'Quem dicunt homines'. The concert also shines a light on the often-overlooked contributions of women to Renaissance music, with madrigals and motets by Vittoria Aleotti, Maddalena Casulana, and Sulpitia Cesis - trailblazing figures who defied convention to have their music heard. Together, these works reveal the depth, beauty, and diversity of voices that shaped the golden age of polyphony.  We do hope you can join us for an exceptional evening of music either at Pusey House or the following week in All Saints Church, Brill. To book, click the Tickets button below or go to our Concerts page for further details.