THE music of the Sistine Chapel was brought to life in the magnificent setting of Canterbury Cathedral, raising almost £20,000 for its £50million appeal.

One of the world’s greatest ensembles, The Sixteen, gave a powerful and moving performance of music from Italian 16th and 17th century composers, under the direction of former Cathedral chorister Harry Christophers.

Harry Christophers and The Sixteen are the Voices of Classic FM and the Cathedral Nave was full for the concert.

Among those attending were the Duke of Kent, patron of the Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal, who was on a private visit.

David Innes, the appeal’s chief executive, said he was delighted at the amount raised.

“The music was simply breathtaking and what better setting for it than our beautiful Cathedral," he said.

To make a donation to the appeal visit www.savecanterburycathedral.com