Celebrating Britten: Marking the 110th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten at St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich on Saturday 27th May 2023

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Celebrating Britten

Marking the 110th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten

Add to my Calendar 27-05-2023 19:30 27-05-2023 21:30 36 Celebrating Britten Marking the 110th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, Ipswich Choral Society will be performing a selection of his choral works at their 'Celebrating Britten' concert on Saturday 27th May at St. Mary-le-Tower church in Ipswich. Described as the most important British composer since Henry Purcell, Britten composed a range of works including opera, other vocal music, orchestral and chamber pieces. Ipswich Choral Society and their Music Director Robin Walker will be joined by organist William Saunders, performing 'Festival Te Deum', 'Rejoice in the Lamb' and 'Jubilate Deo' by Britten. The concert will also include performances of works by Frank Bridge, who taught Britten composition, and key influences Ralph Vaughan WIlliams and John Ireland. St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mary-le-Tower Church
Tower Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 3BE
England

Saturday 27th May 2023
7:30 PM

Programme

Benjamin Britten – Festival Te Deum, Op.32
Benjamin Britten – Rejoice in the Lamb, Op.30
Benjamin Britten – Jubilate Deo in C major (1961)
Frank Bridge – A Prayer
John Ireland – Greater Love Hath No Man
Henry Purcell – Jubilate Deo in B flat major, Z.230 no.4 (Morning Service)
Ralph Vaughan Williams – Three Shakespeare songs

Performers

Robin Walker – Conductor
William Saunders – organ

Ipswich Choral Society

Programme Note

Marking the 110th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, Ipswich Choral Society will be performing a selection of his choral works at their 'Celebrating Britten' concert on Saturday 27th May at St. Mary-le-Tower church in Ipswich. Described as the most important British composer since Henry Purcell, Britten composed a range of works including opera, other vocal music, orchestral and chamber pieces.

Ipswich Choral Society and their Music Director Robin Walker will be joined by organist William Saunders, performing 'Festival Te Deum', 'Rejoice in the Lamb' and 'Jubilate Deo' by Britten. The concert will also include performances of works by Frank Bridge, who taught Britten composition, and key influences Ralph Vaughan WIlliams and John Ireland.

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