Goldsmiths Choral Union – The Gift of Life – choral music by Quartel, Holst, Bernstein, Rutter – 7:30pm
Our midsummer concert, including Bernstein’s wonderful Chichester Psalms, draws inspiration from a range of sacred texts. All are on the theme of creation from a variety of different religious belief systems, each uniquely interpreted by the composer.
Join us for an uplifting and thought-provoking evening of glorious music.
Bernstein Chichester Psalms
Holst Hymns from the Rig Veda
Rutter The Gift of Life
Quartel This Endris Night
Goldsmiths Choral Union
Lucia Foti: Harp
Edward Batting: Organ
Stephen Jones: Piano
Jack Apperley: Conductor
Venue: Holy Trinity Sloane Square
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets available from choir members, online at Eventbrite and on the door.
Ticket prices: Adult £25, Full time student £12, to include a programme. Wine and soft drinks available during the interval and after the performance.
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