Sir James MacMillan’s Angels Unawares, a Genesis Foundation commission

27 March 2026

Follow the latest coverage of the world premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s Angels Unawares, which premiered at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Rome on Sunday 22 March 2026.

Harry Christophers & The Sixteen
Britten Sinfonia
Elizabeth Watts, soprano
Matthew McKinney, tenor

Dedicated to the memory of Angels Unawares librettist, Robert Willis.

Concert Programme

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Broadcast

Listen to a full BBC Radio 3 broadcast of the world premiere performance of Angels Unawares in the Sistine Chapel on Palm Sunday, 29 March, 7.30pm.

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