East London Chorus (Chorus) Murray Stewart, conductor (Conductor) Edward Batting, organ (Pianist)
Programme
:
Gabriel Fauré
1:
Requiem, Op 48
2:
Pavane, Op 50
3:
Cantique de Jean Racine, Op 11
George Shearing
4:
Songs and Sonnets
John Rutter
5:
Birthday Madrigals
George Gershwin
6:
3 Preludes
Note:
Faure's elegant and subtle Requiem is a firm favourite with audiences today and George Shearing will astonish and delight you with his setting of Shakespearean songs and sonnets. Also using Shakespearean text, John Rutter's Birthday Madrigals were composed for George Shearing’s 75th birthday.
A marvellous treat for all. Enjoy our innovative concerts whilst supporting an exceptionally worthwhile cause! This concert is in aid of Cancer Research UK (charity no. 1089464).
Ticket Prices:
£10 (£8 Concessions available for over 60s and under 18s if booked in advance) - Tickets available from 07958 066 394, online or on the door