Details
St Wilfrid's Church
Duchy Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2EY
England
Programme
Paul Ayres – Echo Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach – Magnificat in D major, BWV 243
John Rutter – Magnificat
Performers
David Lawrence – Conductor
Susanna Fairbairn – soprano
Harrogate Choral Society
Orchestra Pro Musica
Programme Note
Tonight’s concert comprises Magnificats by JS Bach, John Rutter and the Echo Magnificat by Paul Ayres. The Magnificat has been set to music more often than any liturgical text other than the Mass itself, in settings that vary enormously in style and scale. John Rutter’s initial inspiration for his work was none other than that of JS Bach so don’t miss this concert where you can hear them both performed! Soprano Susanna Fairbairn will be joined by four soloists from the Royal Northern College of Music.
