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VOICES UNITE FOR A SPECIAL CELEBRATION
28 September at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
VOICES UNITE FOR A SPECIAL CELEBRATION
Come & Sing Stanford Evensong with Orchestra at Coventry Cathedral
Saturday 28th September
Conducted by Nicholas Cleobury
Hosted by the Royal School of Church Music
Throughout 2024, the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) is marking the centenary of the death of composer Charles Villiers Stanford with events featuring his celebrated choral music. On Saturday 28th September, RSCM will be partnering with Coventry Cathedral to offer a special service of Choral Evensong, where a very large choir assembled from across the region will be singing Stanford’s music accompanied not only by the cathedral’s magnificent pipe organ, but also the full Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra.
Evensong services happen in regularly in Coventry Cathedral throughout the week, but to have a full orchestra playing with the singers is a really unusual occurrence. The director for the day, international conductor Nicholas Cleobury, says:
“These works are so “orchestral” in concept, with a variety of colours and textures; the sheer range and excitement of a large orchestra, make such an event very special.”
The service is taking place on the weekend closest to the date of Stanford’s birthday (30th September 1852).
The event is open to all, and the singing fee includes a souvenir copy of all the music.
Participation fee: Adult £15.00; under 18s £5.00. Booking deadline 24th September
Further information/booking: https://www.rscm.org.uk/
Everyone is welcome to attend the actual service at 16.00; there is no admission charge for the service.
If you are planning a concert that includes works by Stanford, please get in touch with the society!