The Parliament Choir – Puccini & Bernstein – 7.30pm
The Parliament Choir presents an evening of music from Puccini and Bernstein. Puccini's Messa di Gloria was written when he was still in his teens. It is a joyful and accomplished setting of The Mass which gives glimpses of his later operatic work. Bernstein was commissioned to write a piece for the Southern Cathedrals Festival in Chichester 70 years ago. The work sets the words of five Psalms in three uplifting movements in a call for peace.
The Choir of the UK Parliament is an inclusive organisation, where politicians of all parties and staff work harmoniously together.
It is well-loved and has performed to large and enthusiastic audiences in iconic venues such as Westminster Hall, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, the Royal Festival Hall, the Banqueting House, Coventry Cathedral and York Minster. It has been an ambassador for the UK and the UK Parliament in Berlin (Bundestag), the Czech Republic (St Vitus Cathedral), Italy (Tuscan Festival) and France (Notre Dame de Paris) and The Vatican.
Upcoming Events
Holy Trinity Sloane Square – Mozart’s Requiem – 7pm
HOLY TRINITY PRESENTS
MOZART’S REQUIEM and other great choral works on a theme of remembrance.
Duruflé Requiem – Twickenham Choral – 7pm
Join Twickenham Choral for a moving performance of Maurice Duruflé's Requiem in the beautiful surroundings of Holy Trinity Sloane Square. Composed in 1947, this deeply spiritual work blends Gregorian chant with rich harmonies to create an atmosphere of serenity and hope. Unlike more dramatic settings of the Requiem Mass, Duruflé's version offers a message of peace and consolation.
The concert also includes a performance of Rob Fenton's Ave Verum and music from cellist Oliver Simpson.
Twickenham Choral is conducted by Howard Ionascu. The choir will be joined by acclaimed soloists Cathy Bell mezzo soprano and Alexander Hopkins baritone, and accompanied by organist Andrew Lumsden.
Interstellar Plus – Roger Sayer – 7pm
Interstellar Organist Roger Sayer returns to Holy Trinity to play the original Hans Zimmer soundtrack, as well as music from other Sci-Fi films.
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