The Esterhazy Singers – Haydn’s Nelson Mass – 7:30pm
The Esterhazy Singers, under new Music Director, David Halstead, will be performing the glorious Nelson Mass - named Missa in Angustiis (Mass for troubled times) by the composer - joined by their orchestra in their first concert since 2020. Alongside Haydn’s ‘greatest’ work, they will present other works on the theme of turmoil: Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb sets verses written by psychiatric patient Christopher Smart, for this performance with Imogen Holst’s orchestration; alongside Brahms’ Geistliches Lied (Spiritual Song); and Mozart’s mournful Adagio and Fugue in C minor (K. 546).
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and there will be one interval.
You can find out more about the Esterhazy Singers and their musical activity by visiting their website at www.esterhazysingers.com
Inspired by the Esterhazy family, well-known patrons to musicians and composers including Haydn, The Esterhazy Singers proudly provide young talented singers an opportunity to get experience with an established choir. By attending our concerts, you are helping us continue – and expand – the choral scholarship scheme.