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Durufle: Requiem
140 choral voices present Durufle, Haydn & Boulanger - plus Elgar's Enigma Variations
Part of the Worcester Festival Choral Society 2025-2026 Season
Add to my Calendar 22-11-2025 19:30 22-11-2025 21:30 36 Durufle: Requiem Thrill to the glorious sound of 140 choral voices and symphony orchestra presenting the most beautiful music from Duruflé, Elgar, Haydn and more, in this season-opening concert from the region’s leading, large classical choir, Worcester Festival Choral Society. Come and discover the ethereal Requiem by French composer Maurice Duruflé – one of the finest works in the choral repertoire. Blending Gregorian chant with the rich harmonies of French impressionistic music, this luscious Requiem speaks to the soul. There’s also an unmissable orchestral treat to savour – Sir Edward Elgar’s beloved Enigma Variations, including the deeply emotional ‘Nimrod’. Completing this musical feast are Joseph Haydn’s sparkling choral motet, Insanae et Vanae Curae, and Lili Boulanger’s Vieille Prière Bouddhique (Old Buddhist Prayer), filled with exotic mysticism. Appearing alongside Worcester Festival Choral Society are acclaimed soloists and the Meridian Sinfonia orchestra, with Worcester Cathedral’s director of music Samuel Hudson conducting… and the magnificent Worcester Cathedral setting adding the perfect finishing touch. Worcester Cathedral, Worcester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Worcester Cathedral
8 College Yard
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2LA
England
Tickets
Prices: £10 - £29
Booking line: 0333 666 3366
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Programme
Maurice Duruflé – Requiem, Op.9
Lili Boulanger – Vieille prière bouddhique
Joseph Haydn – Insanae et vanae curae
Edward Elgar – Enigma Variations, Op.36
Performers
Samuel Hudson – Conductor
Alexis Hutchinson – Alto
Charne Rochford – tenor
Worcester Festival Choral Society
Meridian Sinfonia
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Programme Note
Thrill to the glorious sound of 140 choral voices and symphony orchestra presenting the most beautiful music from Duruflé, Elgar, Haydn and more, in this season-opening concert from the region’s leading, large classical choir, Worcester Festival Choral Society.
Come and discover the ethereal Requiem by French composer Maurice Duruflé – one of the finest works in the choral repertoire. Blending Gregorian chant with the rich harmonies of French impressionistic music, this luscious Requiem speaks to the soul.
There’s also an unmissable orchestral treat to savour – Sir Edward Elgar’s beloved Enigma Variations, including the deeply emotional ‘Nimrod’. Completing this musical feast are Joseph Haydn’s sparkling choral motet, Insanae et Vanae Curae, and Lili Boulanger’s Vieille Prière Bouddhique (Old Buddhist Prayer), filled with exotic mysticism.
Appearing alongside Worcester Festival Choral Society are acclaimed soloists and the Meridian Sinfonia orchestra, with Worcester Cathedral’s director of music Samuel Hudson conducting… and the magnificent Worcester Cathedral setting adding the perfect finishing touch.
