Come and Sing Stanford Evensong with Orchestra: Hosted by the Royal School of Church Music at Coventry Cathedral, Coventry on Saturday 28th September 2024

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Come and Sing Stanford Evensong with Orchestra

Hosted by the Royal School of Church Music

Add to my Calendar 28-09-2024 13:00 28-09-2024 15:00 36 Come and Sing Stanford Evensong with Orchestra An unmissable opportunity to join in with singing in the beautiful service of Choral Evensong in the equally beautiful surroundings of Coventry Cathedral, alongside members of Coventry Cathedral Choir. The music marks the 100th anniversary of the death of legendary church music composer C V Stanford, on the weekend closest to his birthday. What makes this occasion really special is that not only will it be accompanied by the Cathedral’s iconic Harrison organ, but also swelled by the Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra in this rare performance (including Stanford’s uplifting Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A) in the fully orchestrated version of Stanford’s music. Distinguished international conductor Nicholas Cleobury will lead the event. The singing fee includes a souvenir copy of all the music. EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFER UNTIL 30 AUGUST Coventry Cathedral, Coventry DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Coventry Cathedral
Priory Street
Coventry
West Midlands
CV1 5FB
England

Saturday 28th September 2024
1:00 PM

Programme

Charles Villiers Stanford – Magnificat in A major, Op.12

Performers

Nicholas Cleobury – Conductor

Coventry Cathedral Choir

Programme Note

An unmissable opportunity to join in with singing in the beautiful service of Choral Evensong in the equally beautiful surroundings of Coventry Cathedral, alongside members of Coventry Cathedral Choir. The music marks the 100th anniversary of the death of legendary church music composer C V Stanford, on the weekend closest to his birthday. What makes this occasion really special is that not only will it be accompanied by the Cathedral’s iconic Harrison organ, but also swelled by the Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra in this rare performance (including Stanford’s uplifting Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A) in the fully orchestrated version of Stanford’s music. Distinguished international conductor Nicholas Cleobury will lead the event.

The singing fee includes a souvenir copy of all the music.

EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFER UNTIL 30 AUGUST

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