De Profundis
@dpchoir.bsky.social
De Profundis is a male-voice group that sings Renaissance polyphony, currently engaged in a 12-year project to record Morales's complete masses and Magnificats
Thanks to all who came to our Tallis gig last night. What fun it was!
Now might I recommend visiting the I Fagiolini YouTube channel at 6pm tonight? Robert H is presenting an intro to Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers to go along with Fag's fabulous new recording of the work
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Now might I recommend visiting the I Fagiolini YouTube channel at 6pm tonight? Robert H is presenting an intro to Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers to go along with Fag's fabulous new recording of the work
www.youtube.com/results?sear...
September 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Thanks to all who came to our Tallis gig last night. What fun it was!
Now might I recommend visiting the I Fagiolini YouTube channel at 6pm tonight? Robert H is presenting an intro to Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers to go along with Fag's fabulous new recording of the work
www.youtube.com/results?sear...
Now might I recommend visiting the I Fagiolini YouTube channel at 6pm tonight? Robert H is presenting an intro to Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers to go along with Fag's fabulous new recording of the work
www.youtube.com/results?sear...
It’s concert day again! Big audience expected. Come and join the fun - plenty of tickets available on the door.
Tallis - 7:30pm - Little St Mary’s - conducted by Tallis expert, David Skinner.
Woo-hoo!
Tallis - 7:30pm - Little St Mary’s - conducted by Tallis expert, David Skinner.
Woo-hoo!
September 12, 2026 at 12:44 PM
It’s concert day again! Big audience expected. Come and join the fun - plenty of tickets available on the door.
Tallis - 7:30pm - Little St Mary’s - conducted by Tallis expert, David Skinner.
Woo-hoo!
Tallis - 7:30pm - Little St Mary’s - conducted by Tallis expert, David Skinner.
Woo-hoo!
Concert tonight!
Oodles of Tallis - many of his all-time favourites - expert conducting from David Skinner - a beautiful setting.
Resistance is useless...
Details and tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis or on the door.
Oodles of Tallis - many of his all-time favourites - expert conducting from David Skinner - a beautiful setting.
Resistance is useless...
Details and tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis or on the door.
September 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Concert tonight!
Oodles of Tallis - many of his all-time favourites - expert conducting from David Skinner - a beautiful setting.
Resistance is useless...
Details and tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis or on the door.
Oodles of Tallis - many of his all-time favourites - expert conducting from David Skinner - a beautiful setting.
Resistance is useless...
Details and tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis or on the door.
Why is this girl so excited? Because she's just booked her ticket for our Tallis concert tomorrow, that's why. Do you want to be as happy as her? Of course you do!
All of (well, several of) your Tallis favourites all in one place - Little St Mary's at 7:30pm.
Details and tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
All of (well, several of) your Tallis favourites all in one place - Little St Mary's at 7:30pm.
Details and tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
September 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Why is this girl so excited? Because she's just booked her ticket for our Tallis concert tomorrow, that's why. Do you want to be as happy as her? Of course you do!
All of (well, several of) your Tallis favourites all in one place - Little St Mary's at 7:30pm.
Details and tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
All of (well, several of) your Tallis favourites all in one place - Little St Mary's at 7:30pm.
Details and tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Concert countdown - 2 days to go until our Tallis-fest in Little St Mary's!
Have you got your ticket?
We'll be performing several of Tallis's Greatest Hits - will your favourite be among them? Come and find out!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Have you got your ticket?
We'll be performing several of Tallis's Greatest Hits - will your favourite be among them? Come and find out!
bit.ly/DPTallis
September 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Concert countdown - 2 days to go until our Tallis-fest in Little St Mary's!
Have you got your ticket?
We'll be performing several of Tallis's Greatest Hits - will your favourite be among them? Come and find out!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Have you got your ticket?
We'll be performing several of Tallis's Greatest Hits - will your favourite be among them? Come and find out!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Our Tallis gig is in 3 days! Our first (and probably only) English programme. 12th Sept, Little St Mary's.
Missa Puer natus est nobis, English anthems, Loquebantur, Suscipe quaeso and other favourites, conducted by David Skinner. What's not to like?
Get your tickets now!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Missa Puer natus est nobis, English anthems, Loquebantur, Suscipe quaeso and other favourites, conducted by David Skinner. What's not to like?
Get your tickets now!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Thomas Tallis - 'All thinges made newe'
Sacred music by Thomas Tallis for Catholic and Protestant monarchs
bit.ly
September 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Our Tallis gig is in 3 days! Our first (and probably only) English programme. 12th Sept, Little St Mary's.
Missa Puer natus est nobis, English anthems, Loquebantur, Suscipe quaeso and other favourites, conducted by David Skinner. What's not to like?
Get your tickets now!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Missa Puer natus est nobis, English anthems, Loquebantur, Suscipe quaeso and other favourites, conducted by David Skinner. What's not to like?
Get your tickets now!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Byrd remained a Catholic during the Protestant revolution. Did Tallis? We don't know for sure, but the joy in Tallis's Missa Puer natus est nobis and Byrd choosing Tallis as godfather to his son provides circumstantial evidence. Come and judge for yourself! This Sat, Cambridge.
Tix - bit.ly/DPTallis
Tix - bit.ly/DPTallis
Thomas Tallis - 'All thinges made newe'
Sacred music by Thomas Tallis for Catholic and Protestant monarchs
bit.ly
September 8, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Byrd remained a Catholic during the Protestant revolution. Did Tallis? We don't know for sure, but the joy in Tallis's Missa Puer natus est nobis and Byrd choosing Tallis as godfather to his son provides circumstantial evidence. Come and judge for yourself! This Sat, Cambridge.
Tix - bit.ly/DPTallis
Tix - bit.ly/DPTallis
This Saturday we'll take you on an amazing stylistic journey with Thomas Tallis:
Eton Choirbook style under Henry VIII, then musical austerity under the early Protestants, then Catholic luxury under Mary Tudor, then his late style under Elizabeth. See you there!
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Eton Choirbook style under Henry VIII, then musical austerity under the early Protestants, then Catholic luxury under Mary Tudor, then his late style under Elizabeth. See you there!
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Thomas Tallis - 'All thinges made newe'
Sacred music by Thomas Tallis for Catholic and Protestant monarchs
bit.ly
September 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This Saturday we'll take you on an amazing stylistic journey with Thomas Tallis:
Eton Choirbook style under Henry VIII, then musical austerity under the early Protestants, then Catholic luxury under Mary Tudor, then his late style under Elizabeth. See you there!
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Eton Choirbook style under Henry VIII, then musical austerity under the early Protestants, then Catholic luxury under Mary Tudor, then his late style under Elizabeth. See you there!
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Gig next Saturday - a *great* programme of music by Tallis - tickets at bit.ly/DPTallis.
Meantime we’re in a new rehearsal venue. Any guesses?
Meantime we’re in a new rehearsal venue. Any guesses?
September 5, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Gig next Saturday - a *great* programme of music by Tallis - tickets at bit.ly/DPTallis.
Meantime we’re in a new rehearsal venue. Any guesses?
Meantime we’re in a new rehearsal venue. Any guesses?
Two weeks today we'll be performing some Tallis's greatest hits in Little St Mary's, Cambridge.
Do you love Tallis? Of course you do! Come and hear his music given the 'historically-informed' treatment with De Profundis and David Skinner.
bit.ly/DPTallis
Do you love Tallis? Of course you do! Come and hear his music given the 'historically-informed' treatment with De Profundis and David Skinner.
bit.ly/DPTallis
Thomas Tallis - 'All thinges made newe'
Sacred music by Thomas Tallis for Catholic and Protestant monarchs
bit.ly
August 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Two weeks today we'll be performing some Tallis's greatest hits in Little St Mary's, Cambridge.
Do you love Tallis? Of course you do! Come and hear his music given the 'historically-informed' treatment with De Profundis and David Skinner.
bit.ly/DPTallis
Do you love Tallis? Of course you do! Come and hear his music given the 'historically-informed' treatment with De Profundis and David Skinner.
bit.ly/DPTallis
Pic 1 - a publicity shot of the esteemed Eamonn Dougan, conducting us in his treasured Irish Rugby Union top.
Pic 2 - a version of the same photograph that our record company suggested would be a "considerable improvement".
I'm staying out of this.
Pic 2 - a version of the same photograph that our record company suggested would be a "considerable improvement".
I'm staying out of this.
August 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Pic 1 - a publicity shot of the esteemed Eamonn Dougan, conducting us in his treasured Irish Rugby Union top.
Pic 2 - a version of the same photograph that our record company suggested would be a "considerable improvement".
I'm staying out of this.
Pic 2 - a version of the same photograph that our record company suggested would be a "considerable improvement".
I'm staying out of this.
Postering around Cambridge for next month’s Tallis-fest. (Thank heavens for cooler weather!)
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Do come - it’s going to be a blast.
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Do come - it’s going to be a blast.
August 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Postering around Cambridge for next month’s Tallis-fest. (Thank heavens for cooler weather!)
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Do come - it’s going to be a blast.
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Do come - it’s going to be a blast.
In a month's time we'll be performing music by Thomas Tallis in Cambridge, conducted by David Skinner.
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Do join us!
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Do join us!
August 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
In a month's time we'll be performing music by Thomas Tallis in Cambridge, conducted by David Skinner.
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Do join us!
Tickets from bit.ly/DPTallis
Do join us!
It was today 500 years ago (!) that Morales was appointed maestro at Avila Cathedral.
The late, great Bruno Turner advised us to include a setting of the Lessons on the album where there was a "greater than 50% chance that it was written by Morales". So here we are.
The late, great Bruno Turner advised us to include a setting of the Lessons on the album where there was a "greater than 50% chance that it was written by Morales". So here we are.
Parce mihi, Domine
Cristobal de Morales, De Profundis, Eamonn Dougan · Morales: Requiem a 5 & Officium defunctorum · Song · 2025
open.spotify.com
August 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
It was today 500 years ago (!) that Morales was appointed maestro at Avila Cathedral.
The late, great Bruno Turner advised us to include a setting of the Lessons on the album where there was a "greater than 50% chance that it was written by Morales". So here we are.
The late, great Bruno Turner advised us to include a setting of the Lessons on the album where there was a "greater than 50% chance that it was written by Morales". So here we are.
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration when Jesus went all glowy and Peter started wittering about putting up tents for the important new people on the scene.
Regardless of the weirdness, Vivanco wrote a beautiful motet for the occasion. What a trooper.
Regardless of the weirdness, Vivanco wrote a beautiful motet for the occasion. What a trooper.
Sebastián de Vivanco, De Profundis, Robert Hollingworth - Assumpsit Jesus Petrum
Listen to Assumpsit Jesus Petrum by Sebastián de Vivanco, De Profundis, Robert Hollingworth.
hyperion.lnk.to
August 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration when Jesus went all glowy and Peter started wittering about putting up tents for the important new people on the scene.
Regardless of the weirdness, Vivanco wrote a beautiful motet for the occasion. What a trooper.
Regardless of the weirdness, Vivanco wrote a beautiful motet for the occasion. What a trooper.
It was 10 years ago today that we released our first CD, music by Victoria's teacher Bernardino de Ribera, maestro at Ávila cathedral. This is where our Spanish Cathedral Music journey began. It's been quite the trip!
Ribera: Magnificats & motets | Hyperion Streaming
All that remains of the choirbook in Toledo Cathedral devoted to the works of ‘Bernardinus Ribera’ is a magnificent, mutilated torso. These are premiere recordings of the surviving output of a…
www.hyperion-streaming.co.uk
July 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM
It was 10 years ago today that we released our first CD, music by Victoria's teacher Bernardino de Ribera, maestro at Ávila cathedral. This is where our Spanish Cathedral Music journey began. It's been quite the trip!
Want to know how to start a fight in UK choral circles? Ask "Who was better, Tallis or Byrd?"
We're not saying, but Byrd was in no doubt that Tallis had the crown.
Make up your own mind: come and hear Tallis's finest on Sat 12th Sept at Little St Mary's, Cambridge.
bit.ly/DPTallis
We're not saying, but Byrd was in no doubt that Tallis had the crown.
Make up your own mind: come and hear Tallis's finest on Sat 12th Sept at Little St Mary's, Cambridge.
bit.ly/DPTallis
July 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Want to know how to start a fight in UK choral circles? Ask "Who was better, Tallis or Byrd?"
We're not saying, but Byrd was in no doubt that Tallis had the crown.
Make up your own mind: come and hear Tallis's finest on Sat 12th Sept at Little St Mary's, Cambridge.
bit.ly/DPTallis
We're not saying, but Byrd was in no doubt that Tallis had the crown.
Make up your own mind: come and hear Tallis's finest on Sat 12th Sept at Little St Mary's, Cambridge.
bit.ly/DPTallis
After an initial minor technical glitch, the Tallis gig box office is open for business.
Who doesn't love the Lamentations, Loquebantur, If ye love me and so many other Tallis favourites?
12th September at Little St Mary's Church, conducted by David Skinner. Love to see you there!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Who doesn't love the Lamentations, Loquebantur, If ye love me and so many other Tallis favourites?
12th September at Little St Mary's Church, conducted by David Skinner. Love to see you there!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Thomas Tallis - 'All thinges made newe'
Sacred music by Thomas Tallis for Catholic and Protestant monarchs
bit.ly
July 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
After an initial minor technical glitch, the Tallis gig box office is open for business.
Who doesn't love the Lamentations, Loquebantur, If ye love me and so many other Tallis favourites?
12th September at Little St Mary's Church, conducted by David Skinner. Love to see you there!
bit.ly/DPTallis
Who doesn't love the Lamentations, Loquebantur, If ye love me and so many other Tallis favourites?
12th September at Little St Mary's Church, conducted by David Skinner. Love to see you there!
bit.ly/DPTallis
This past week we've sent the final edit of Morales volume 4 to Coro Records - Missa Ave Maria, Missa Si bona suscepimus, and Magnificat tertii toni.
We've listened to it a lot but still it sounds bloomin' gorgeous!
To be released in November 2026.
We've listened to it a lot but still it sounds bloomin' gorgeous!
To be released in November 2026.
July 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This past week we've sent the final edit of Morales volume 4 to Coro Records - Missa Ave Maria, Missa Si bona suscepimus, and Magnificat tertii toni.
We've listened to it a lot but still it sounds bloomin' gorgeous!
To be released in November 2026.
We've listened to it a lot but still it sounds bloomin' gorgeous!
To be released in November 2026.
The online box office for our September concert opens today!
On Sat 12th Sept we'll be joined by David Skinner (Alamire) in a programme of sacred music by Thomas Tallis.
If ye love me, the Lamentations, Hear the voice and prayer, Missa Si bona suscepimus and many other favourites.
bit.ly/DPTallis
On Sat 12th Sept we'll be joined by David Skinner (Alamire) in a programme of sacred music by Thomas Tallis.
If ye love me, the Lamentations, Hear the voice and prayer, Missa Si bona suscepimus and many other favourites.
bit.ly/DPTallis
Thomas Tallis - 'All thinges made newe'
Sacred music by Thomas Tallis for Catholic and Protestant monarchs
bit.ly
July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The online box office for our September concert opens today!
On Sat 12th Sept we'll be joined by David Skinner (Alamire) in a programme of sacred music by Thomas Tallis.
If ye love me, the Lamentations, Hear the voice and prayer, Missa Si bona suscepimus and many other favourites.
bit.ly/DPTallis
On Sat 12th Sept we'll be joined by David Skinner (Alamire) in a programme of sacred music by Thomas Tallis.
If ye love me, the Lamentations, Hear the voice and prayer, Missa Si bona suscepimus and many other favourites.
bit.ly/DPTallis
Nothing like a nice bit of Wensleydale to power you through a CD editing session.
#crackingeditgrommet!
#crackingeditgrommet!
July 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Nothing like a nice bit of Wensleydale to power you through a CD editing session.
#crackingeditgrommet!
#crackingeditgrommet!
Allegri's a little after our time but this track's sure worth a listen: the Miserere (stop yawning!) sung at the right pitch and with suitably florid ornamentation. It also has the best tenor suspension in the world. This will be 14 mins of your life well spent.
Miserere à neuf voix - Version avec ornementations baroques
Gregorio Allegri, A Sei Voci, Bernard Fabre-Garrus · Allegri: Miserere, messe, motets · Song · 1994
open.spotify.com
July 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Allegri's a little after our time but this track's sure worth a listen: the Miserere (stop yawning!) sung at the right pitch and with suitably florid ornamentation. It also has the best tenor suspension in the world. This will be 14 mins of your life well spent.
It was otd in 2018 that our Vivanco disc was released:
‘The 'Hosanna' of the Mass is supremely inventive and worth the price of admission on its own' (Gramophone)
'A well-tuned ensemble with particularly strong bass singers’ (BBC Music Magazine).
Yay!
‘The 'Hosanna' of the Mass is supremely inventive and worth the price of admission on its own' (Gramophone)
'A well-tuned ensemble with particularly strong bass singers’ (BBC Music Magazine).
Yay!
Vivanco: Missa Assumpsit Jesus & motets | Hyperion Streaming
The opulent male voices of De Profundis bring the complex—and gorgeous—sonic tapestries woven by Sebastián de Vivanco in Renaissance Spain thrillingly to life.
www.hyperion-streaming.co.uk
June 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It was otd in 2018 that our Vivanco disc was released:
‘The 'Hosanna' of the Mass is supremely inventive and worth the price of admission on its own' (Gramophone)
'A well-tuned ensemble with particularly strong bass singers’ (BBC Music Magazine).
Yay!
‘The 'Hosanna' of the Mass is supremely inventive and worth the price of admission on its own' (Gramophone)
'A well-tuned ensemble with particularly strong bass singers’ (BBC Music Magazine).
Yay!
A lovely episode of the Choral Chihuahua podcast, commemorating the Iberian musicologist Bruno Turner who died very recently. The episode is full of love, admiration, respect and gratitude, and finishes with a beautiful performance of Lobo's 'Versa est in luctum'.
Bruno Turner | CHORAL CHIHUAHUA
Choral chat with Robert Hollingworth, Eamonn Dougan and Nicholas Mulroy
shows.acast.com
June 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A lovely episode of the Choral Chihuahua podcast, commemorating the Iberian musicologist Bruno Turner who died very recently. The episode is full of love, admiration, respect and gratitude, and finishes with a beautiful performance of Lobo's 'Versa est in luctum'.
In April we recorded Morales vol 5. Here's a behind-the-scenes look as we recorded the Sanctus from Missa Tristezas me matan, including a 'Health & Safety at Work' moment with Robert.
youtu.be/qogyyd1Cs_I
Breaking news - Morales can *really* write a Sanctus!
(The album comes out next Spring).
youtu.be/qogyyd1Cs_I
Breaking news - Morales can *really* write a Sanctus!
(The album comes out next Spring).
Morales, Missa Tristezas me matan (Sanctus)
Clip from recording sessions, April 2026. Morales, Missa Tristezas me matan (Sanctus). Conductor Robert Hollingworth.
youtu.be
June 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
In April we recorded Morales vol 5. Here's a behind-the-scenes look as we recorded the Sanctus from Missa Tristezas me matan, including a 'Health & Safety at Work' moment with Robert.
youtu.be/qogyyd1Cs_I
Breaking news - Morales can *really* write a Sanctus!
(The album comes out next Spring).
youtu.be/qogyyd1Cs_I
Breaking news - Morales can *really* write a Sanctus!
(The album comes out next Spring).