Rachmaninov Vespers (All-Night Vigil) at Our Most Holy Redeemer, London on Thursday 22nd March 2018

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

Rachmaninov Vespers (All-Night Vigil)

Add to my Calendar 22-03-2018 20:30 22-03-2018 22:30 36 Rachmaninov Vespers (All-Night Vigil) Composed in 1915, the piece is based on texts taken from the Russian Orthodox all-night vigil service and is widely thought Rachmaninov’s finest achievement. The piece will be performed entirely in Russian. In keeping with the atmosphere of the piece, we are performing the piece after sunset at the slightly later time of 8.30pm. Due to the later start, we are offering  a cold buffet supper in the church hall with some of the choir members before the event. This will be available from 730pm. Our Most Holy Redeemer, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Our Most Holy Redeemer
24 Exmouth Market
Clerkenwell
London
EC1R 4QE
England

Thursday 22nd March 2018
8:30 PM

Programme

Sergei Rachmaninov – All-Night Vigil (Vespers), Op.37

Performers

Chandos Chamber Choir

Programme Note

Composed in 1915, the piece is based on texts taken from the Russian Orthodox all-night vigil service and is widely thought Rachmaninov’s finest achievement.

The piece will be performed entirely in Russian.

In keeping with the atmosphere of the piece, we are performing the piece after sunset at the slightly later time of 8.30pm.

Due to the later start, we are offering a cold buffet supper in the church hall with some of the choir members before the event. This will be available from 730pm.

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