Hereford Choral Society Autumn concert showcases Choral Classics Some of the best-loved choral music ever written will be performed in Hereford Choral Society’s autumn concert, which takes place in Hereford Cathedral at 7.30 pm on Saturday 17 November. The programme of popular classics for choir and orchestra marks the centenary of the death of C H H Parry and features some of his most famous works, such as the stirring hymn ‘Jerusalem’, the majestic anthem ‘I was Glad’, written for the coronation of King Edward VII and performed at every coronation since; and the beautiful ‘Blest pair of Sirens’, a setting of an ode by John Milton which celebrates the joy of singing. The evening also offers a very rare chance to hear Parry’s ‘Magnificat’, written for the Hereford Three Choirs Festival in 1897 and rarely performed since. More familiar works include Mozart’s tender ‘Ave verum’, Fauré’s ‘Pavane’ and the beautiful ‘Panis angelicus’ by Franck., together with an older Coronation anthem, the highly dramatic ‘Zadok the Priest’ by Handel. The Hereford Choral Society concert also commemorates this year’s centenary of the legislation that began the process of enabling universal suffrage, with a performance by the sopranos and altos of the […]
Visit the wonderful setting of Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, Herefordshire this year on June 8 & 9 and find the beautiful garden and parklands brought to life with Hellens Garden Festival 2019. The 2019 theme is ‘Hands on the Soil, Good for the Soul’, with a focus on healing and learning in nature. During the weekend there will be hands on workshops, talks, demonstrations of traditional crafts, a great soundscape of local music and plenty of activities for kids, of all ages to enjoy. Watch this space for more info… See, hear, engage and be part of it! WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER UPDATES. The guiding principles of Hellens Garden Festival ~ To celebrate the natural world ~ Have a positive, constructive and educational approach to local and global issues ~ Create an enjoyable, celebratory atmosphere ~ Raise awareness of environmental and ecological issues ~ Share profits between charities promoting similar ideas and have social and community benefit w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
Visit the wonderful setting of Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, Herefordshire this year on June 8 & 9 and find the beautiful garden and parklands brought to life with Hellens Garden Festival 2019. The 2019 theme is ‘Hands on the Soil, Good for the Soul’, with a focus on healing and learning in nature. During the weekend there will be hands on workshops, talks, demonstrations of traditional crafts, a great soundscape of local music and plenty of activities for kids, of all ages to enjoy. Watch this space for more info… See, hear, engage and be part of it! WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER UPDATES. The guiding principles of Hellens Garden Festival ~ To celebrate the natural world ~ Have a positive, constructive and educational approach to local and global issues ~ Create an enjoyable, celebratory atmosphere ~ Raise awareness of environmental and ecological issues ~ Share profits between charities promoting similar ideas and have social and community benefit w: hellensgardenfestival.co.uk