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Spring Concert

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Rochester Choral Society

Add to my Calendar 18-03-2023 19:00 18-03-2023 21:00 36 Spring Concert The Rochester Choral Society celebrates its 150th anniversary with a brand new commission from award-winning composer and Rochester resident, Thomas Hewitt Jones.   Regards from Rochester celebrates the rich history of the Medway Towns, exploring themes and valuable human stories while relating them to contemporary society. From the first Saxon settlement through to historic stronghold, from pillar of British naval history through to industrial centre and inspiration for Charles Dickens, composer Thomas Hewitt Jones hopes that this “postcard from Rochester” will celebrate and exude compassion for our planet, social conscience, humanity and kindness.   Rochester Cathedral, Rochester DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Rochester Cathedral
The Precinct
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1SX
England

Programme

Thomas Hewitt Jones – Regards from Rochester
George Frideric Handel – Coronation Anthems, HWV 258-261

Performers

Rochester Choral Society

Programme Note

The Rochester Choral Society celebrates its 150th anniversary with a brand new commission from award-winning composer and Rochester resident, Thomas Hewitt Jones.  

Regards from Rochester celebrates the rich history of the Medway Towns, exploring themes and valuable human stories while relating them to contemporary society. From the first Saxon settlement through to historic stronghold, from pillar of British naval history through to industrial centre and inspiration for Charles Dickens, composer Thomas Hewitt Jones hopes that this “postcard from Rochester” will celebrate and exude compassion for our planet, social conscience, humanity and kindness.

 

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