Eastbourne Choral Society is delighted to announce its return to live performance, with a concert on Saturday 20th November at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Grange Road.
Under its Musical Director John Hancorn and with soloists, the choir will perform John Rutter’s Magnificat and Part One of Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by Nicholas Houghton.
First performed in 1990, Rutter’s Magnificat blends the biblical canticle with elements including a 15th-century English poem, to lyrical effect. The theme of leading up to Christmas will continue with Handel’s much-loved Messiah, for which Nicholas Houghton will play All Saints’ renowned 1929 Harrison & Harrison organ, providing a particularly fitting accompaniment to this inspiring and uplifting work.
The choir has a long association with All Saints’, which has a reputation for excellent hygiene and careful maintenance. In the current circumstances, drinks will not be served during the interval. Socially distanced seating will be available.
Tickets, price £10, are available from the Tourist Information Centre, at www.wegottickets.com, or on the door. Full details of the choir’s programme of Christmas and other events can be found at www.eastbournechoralsociety.org.uk.
Eastbourne Choral Society is delighted to announce its return to live performance, with a concert on Saturday 20th November at 7.30pm in All Saints’ Church, Grange Road.
Under its Musical Director John Hancorn and with soloists, the choir will perform John Rutter’s Magnificat and Part One of Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by Nicholas Houghton.
First performed in 1990, Rutter’s Magnificat blends the biblical canticle with elements including a 15th-century English poem, to lyrical effect. The theme of leading up to Christmas will continue with Handel’s much-loved Messiah, for which Nicholas Houghton will play All Saints’ renowned 1929 Harrison & Harrison organ, providing a particularly fitting accompaniment to this inspiring and uplifting work.
The choir has a long association with All Saints’, which has a reputation for excellent hygiene and careful maintenance. In the current circumstances, drinks will not be served during the interval. Socially distanced seating will be available.
Tickets, price £10, are available from the Tourist Information Centre, at www.wegottickets.com, or on the door. Full details of the choir’s programme of Christmas and other events can be found at www.eastbournechoralsociety.org.uk.