Reputedly written to celebrate the fortieth birthday of Queen Elizabeth in 1573, Tallis's spectacular motet weaves its lines across eight choirs of five voices each – passing the music from choir to choir, and building to climax of all forty voices singing together. We welcome Joseph Fort as he directs the Choir of King's College London in this choral tour de force.

• Tallis Spem in alium

This concert lasts approximately one hour without an interval.

The Choir of King's College London
Conductor - Joseph Fort

Tickets £14 (unreserved)  Available from the St Martin's box office: call 020 7766 1100 or book online.

NB a reduced price combined ticket for this evening's two concerts at St Martin's is available from the St Martin's box office (25% discount).