Armistice Day – 100 Years On
Marking the Centenary of the First World War
Part of the Royal Choral Society 2018/19 Season
Add to my Calendar 11-11-2018 18:00 11-11-2018 20:00 36 Armistice Day – 100 Years On On Remembrance Sunday, the Royal Choral Society and the London Philharmonic Orchestra mark the 100th anniversary of the Great War Armistice with a concert of music and poetry that signifies ‘Remembrance’ for this national day of commemoration. The programme includes Vaughan Williams’ impassioned Dona Nobis Pacem, set to evocative texts by Walt Whitman, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Actor Paul McGann (Withnail & I, Doctor Who), who came to fame in the title role of First World War TV drama The Monocled Mutineer, will read a selection of poignant First World War poetry. This performance is in aid of Combat Stress, the charity helping former servicemen and women deal with trauma-related mental health problems. NB. Please note start time. Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England
Programme
Edward Elgar – The Apostles, Op.49: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
Ralph Vaughan Williams – Dona Nobis Pacem (A Cry for Peace)
John Ireland – Greater Love Hath No Man
Edward Elgar – Enigma Variations, Op.36
Performers
Richard Cooke – Conductor
Kate Royal – soprano
Dominic Sedgwick – Bass
Paul McGann – Reader
Royal Choral Society
London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Programme Note
On Remembrance Sunday, the Royal Choral Society and the London Philharmonic Orchestra mark the 100th anniversary of the Great War Armistice with a concert of music and poetry that signifies ‘Remembrance’ for this national day of commemoration.
The programme includes Vaughan Williams’ impassioned Dona Nobis Pacem, set to evocative texts by Walt Whitman, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Actor Paul McGann (Withnail & I, Doctor Who), who came to fame in the title role of First World War TV drama The Monocled Mutineer, will read a selection of poignant First World War poetry.
This performance is in aid of Combat Stress, the charity helping former servicemen and women deal with trauma-related mental health problems.
NB. Please note start time.