Welcome to Stay At Home Choir’s newest musical journey; The Madrigal Project with The Sixteen!

Have you ever heard of Maddalena Casulana?

No? We hadn’t either.

Maddalena Casulana (c. 1544 – c. 1590)

was an Italian composer, lutenist and singer of the late Renaissance. She is the first female composer to have had a whole book of her music printed and published in the history of western music.

The Sixteen Choral Pilgrimage

This project is designed to accompany the Sixteen’s annual choral pilgrimage, and next CD, which will feature Casulana’s madrigal.



Join an exclusive live sessions with Harry Christophers to explore the intricacies of the work, and join members of The Sixteen for individual sectional rehearsals.
Get ready to be guided through the beauty of Casulana’s work by Harry Christophers, one of the UK’s most esteemed choral conductors, known for his mastery and depth of knowledge of renaissance and baroque music.



Join The Madrigal Project today!

We offer three participation options to cater to your preferences.

ALL subscribers to SingPlus get 20% off!

Meet Harry Christophers

Any account of choral music in the early twenty-first century would be incomplete without a chapter dedicated to the work of Harry Christophers and The Sixteen.

The conductor, in partnership with the ensemble he founded 45 years ago, has set benchmark standards for the performance of everything from late medieval polyphony to new works from today’s finest choral composers.

About the Work

“Morir non puo ’l mio core” is a timeless masterpiece by Maddalena Casulana, known for its emotive power and exquisite composition.

Delve into the expressive depths of this captivating piece, exploring its rich melodies and profound emotions.

Key Dates

Add these dates to your diary so you don't miss a live session.

Stay tuned: Sectionals and further dates will be added shortly...


MARCH

Monday 4th March Resources release
14:00 GMT
Wednesday 13th March
Special session with Harry Christophers
19:00 - 20:00 GMT
Sunday 17h March  Tutti Rehearsal with Graham
2:00 - 3:00 GMT
Monday 18th March Sectional rehearsals:

Tenors with Oscar Golden-Lee: 17:30 - 18:30 GMT

Basses with Oscar Golden-Lee: 18:45 - 19:45 GMT
Tuesday 19th March

Sectional rehearsals: 

Altos with Nancy Cole: 17:30 - 18:30

Sopranos with Kirsty Hopkins: 18:45 - 19:45

Monday 25th March
Special session with Harry Christophers
19:00 - 20:00 GMT
Thursday 28th March Special session with Laurie Stras
18:00 - 19:00 GMT
Tuesday
26th March
Submissions OPEN
at 14:00 GMT
APRIL

Sunday 14th April
Submissions CLOSE at midnight IN YOUR TIME ZONE

Sectional with members of The Sixteen, social events, and sessions with Graham, Tori and Jamie will be confirmed in the coming days.

FAQs

  • I'm unable to join the live rehearsals, can I watch them back later?

    Yes! All of our projects are streamed live to Youtube. You can join in live in Zoom or on Youtube and all rehearsals will be made available to watch back as many times as you like. (usually within 24 hours)

  • I've not sung in an in-person choir before and don't have much/any choir experience, can I still take part?

    Absolutely!
    This project's song is in Italian and you will get all the learning resources needed and will be supported by Tori and Jamie throughout the process. A basic music reading ability will benefit you.

  • Do I need to be an SAHC Subscriber to join this project?

    No you don't! Anyone can join this project at any time while the project is open. Subscribers have access to additional workshop content separate from our regular projects; and also receive a 20% discount on all projects. See this page for more information.