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Mozart Requiem / J.Willcocks Lux Perpetua
Worcester Festival Choral Society at Worcester Cathedral
Part of the Worcester Festival Choral Society 2019-20 Season
Add to my Calendar 16-11-2019 14:15 16-11-2019 16:15 36 Mozart Requiem / J.Willcocks Lux Perpetua The opening concert of Worcester Festival Choral Society's 2019-20 season combines one of the most breath-taking of Mozart's choral works with a powerful 20th Century requiem by Jonathan Willcocks, in the majestic surroundings of Worcester Cathedral. Commissioned by a mysterious anonymous patron and only partially completed by the time of his death, aged just 35, in 1791, Mozart's much-loved, heart-breakingly beautiful Requiem is also one of choral music's most intriguing legends. From the mournful Lacrymosa to the fire and brimstone of the Dies Irae, this promises to be a stunning musical experience. The concert also includes the opportunity to discover a more modern classic in the shape of Lux Perpetua, written by Jonathan Willcocks in 1998. By turns exciting and moving, this mini war requiem delivers a message of peace and unity. Performing with the 150 members of Worcester Festival Choral Society - many of whom sing in the renowned Three Choirs Festival Chorus - will be the Meridian Sinfonia symphony orchestra and acclaimed soloists. WFCS and Worcester Cathedral Director of Music Samuel Hudson conducts. Worcester Cathedral, Worcester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Worcester Cathedral
8 College Yard
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2LA
England
Programme
Jonathan Willcocks – Lux Perpetua
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Requiem in D minor, K.626
Performers
Alexandra Kidgell – soprano
Jennifer Westwood – contralto
Tom Robson – Tenor
David Shipley – baritone
Samuel Hudson – Conductor
Worcester Festival Choral Society
Meridian Sinfonia
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Programme Note
The opening concert of Worcester Festival Choral Society's 2019-20 season combines one of the most breath-taking of Mozart's choral works with a powerful 20th Century requiem by Jonathan Willcocks, in the majestic surroundings of Worcester Cathedral.
Commissioned by a mysterious anonymous patron and only partially completed by the time of his death, aged just 35, in 1791, Mozart's much-loved, heart-breakingly beautiful Requiem is also one of choral music's most intriguing legends. From the mournful Lacrymosa to the fire and brimstone of the Dies Irae, this promises to be a stunning musical experience.
The concert also includes the opportunity to discover a more modern classic in the shape of Lux Perpetua, written by Jonathan Willcocks in 1998. By turns exciting and moving, this mini war requiem delivers a message of peace and unity.
Performing with the 150 members of Worcester Festival Choral Society - many of whom sing in the renowned Three Choirs Festival Chorus - will be the Meridian Sinfonia symphony orchestra and acclaimed soloists. WFCS and Worcester Cathedral Director of Music Samuel Hudson conducts.
