The intimate and timeless FAURÉ REQUIEM and other glorious choral music
Somerset Chamber Choir Richard Laing – Conductor Southern Sinfonia Simon Hogan – Organ & Celestra Katie Trethewey - Soprano Angus McPhee - Baritone Programme Details Requiem – Gabriel Fauré Organ Concerto – Francis Poulenc Salve Regina – Arvo Pärt Messe Breve- Yves Castagnet O Sacrum Convivium – Olivier Messiaen In Paradisum – Galina GrigorjevaDetails & Tickets https://www.somersetchamberchoir.org/concerts.htm
The intimate and timeless FAURÉ REQUIEM needs no introduction, suffice it to say that distilled within its movements are some of the most beautiful melodies ever written – the sublime In Paradisum will echo in the mind for many hours after we have drifted homeward from the Cathedral into the dimpsey. In complete contrast, the POULENC ORGAN CONCERTO in the capable hands of virtuoso organist Simon Hogan (Southwark Cathedral, St Paul’s Cathedral), will have all the drama of a dizzying roller-coaster ride from Bach’s G minor Fantasia to the fairground and back again, and will remind us all that "..in Poulenc there is something of the monk and something of the rascal." (Claude Rostand) On our journey to the current century, we will next encounter the subtly changing sound colours of Estonian Arvo Pärt, justly one of the most performed living composers in the world, and also a short atmospheric work by Ukrainian composer Galina Grigorjeva who has lived in Estonia for many years. But Paris awaits in the form of a captivating miniature by Messiaen, of the deeply expressive harmonies of Notre-Dameorganist Yves Castagnet and, stepping back 150 years, of a gloriously Romantic gem by Gounod whose rousing strains will be a timely reminder that uplifting music has an ever-important role in helping us weather difficult times.
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VenueWells Cathedral
AddressCathedral Green, Wells, Wells, Somerset,
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The Crown at Wells,
This former 15th-century coaching inn offers en-suite accommodation, free WiFi and free parking on site. The Crown is situated in the heart of Wells, in Somerset and William Penn once preached there in 1695..
Best Western Plus Swan
Situated in Englands smallest cathedral city, The Swan provides excellent accommodation and hotel facilities. The Swan makes an ideal base for exploring Somerset. Visit Bath, Bristol, Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury Abbey and historic houses.
Swan Mews
In a quiet, central location in Wells, these beautiful self-contained, fully equipped apartments are ideally placed for the beautiful county of Somerset. Owned by the Swan Hotel, the modern apartments at Swan Mews are a short stroll away..
The Ancient Gatehouse
Set in a stunning location on Wells Cathedral Green, facing the West Front, the Ancient Gatehouse is well positioned for discovering Somersets historic beauty spots..
The White Hart Hotel
This restored 15th century coaching inn is situated in the heart of the small medieval city of Wells, by the cathedral green, just metres away from the ancient marketplace..
The City Arms
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The City Arms offers accommodation in Wells, 500 metres from Wells Cathedral. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room has a flat-screen TV.
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