Join us for a transcendent evening at the Worcester Cathedral on Saturday, 3rd August 2024, at 7:30 pm, as we present the Three Choirs Festival highlight: Elgar’s "The Kingdom," performed by the Philharmonia with Adrian Partington conducting. This event promises to be a stirring conclusion to our residency at the 2024 Three Choirs Festival, featuring a lineup of exceptional soloists including Anita Watson (soprano), Rebecca Afonwy-Jones (mezzo-soprano), Toby Spence (tenor), and Ross Ramgobin (baritone), alongside the Three Choirs Festival Chorus.

Elgar's "The Kingdom" continues the narrative begun in "The Apostles," bringing to life the stories of Peter, Mary, and the Apostles with its sublime melodies. The work, dedicated to the greater glory of God by Elgar himself, features the moving theme of New Faith, the glorious depiction of Pentecost, and the devotional setting of the Lord’s Prayer. This performance is not just a concert but an inspirational journey through music, led by the critically acclaimed tenor Toby Spence and a superb ensemble of soloists.

Tickets are priced between £15 and £68, offering a range of options to experience this magnificent close to the festival. The performance will last approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, without an interval, ensuring an evening of uninterrupted musical bliss. For more information or to purchase tickets once they go on sale, please contact the Three Choirs Festival Box Office at 01452 768928 or email info3choirs.org.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable night that celebrates the legacy of Elgar and the collective talent of the Philharmonia and its guest artists at the historic Worcester Cathedral.

Three Choirs Festival: Elgar’s The Kingdom

Worcester Cathedral

Join us for a profound evening of music and reflection at the Three Choirs Festival: Mass for the Endangered, taking place in the majestic Worcester Cathedral on Monday, 29 July 2024, at 7:30 pm. This unique concert event promises to be a celebration of the natural world, featuring the Philharmonia and the Three Choirs Festival Chorus under the baton of conductor Samuel Hudson.

The evening will commence with the UK premiere of Cameron Biles-Liddell’s "Yr Afon Yn Yr Awyr" (The River in the Sky), a playful and evocative piece inspired by the River Dee's journey through the Welsh landscape. Following this, the audience will be treated to Judith Weir’s "O Sweet Spontaneous Earth," a setting of three poems that contemplate our relationship with our planet. The first half will conclude with Edward Elgar’s beloved "Serenade for Strings," a piece cherished by the composer himself.

The highlight of the concert will be Sarah Kirkland Snider’s "Mass for the Endangered," a powerful and immersive work that combines music of intense beauty with words of deep concern for our planet. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of choral music traditions, Snider creates a prayerful and contemplative mass that serves as both a celebration of and a lament for the natural world.

Tickets are priced between £15 and £63, and the concert will run for approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an interval. For more information or to purchase tickets once they go on sale, please contact the Three Choirs Festival Box Office at 01452 768928 or email info3choirs.org.

Don't miss this stunning evening of music that promises to leave you profoundly moved and more connected to the world around us.

Three Choirs Festival: Mass for the Endangered

**Event: Three Choirs Festival: The Cloud Messenger**

**Date & Time:** Sunday 28 July 2024, 7.30pm

**Venue:** Worcester Cathedral

**Ticket Prices:** £15 - £63

**On Sale:** Coming soon

**Overview:**
Immerse yourself in an evening of exotic romantic fantasy with "The Cloud Messenger" at the prestigious Three Choirs Festival, held in the magnificent Worcester Cathedral. This rich sung epic, inspired by Indian stories and beliefs, promises to transport the audience to a remote and colorful paradise through its vibrant music and compelling narrative.

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Geraint Bowen
- **Mezzo-Soprano:** Beth Taylor
- **Featuring:** Three Choirs Festival Voices

**Programme Highlights:**
- **World Premiere:** Nathan James Dearden's New work
- **Weir:** Still, Glowing
- **Respighi:** The Birds
- **Holst:** The Cloud Messenger

**Special Features:**
- Holst's "The Cloud Messenger" sets a Sanskrit poem to music, telling the story of a nature spirit who convinces a passing cloud to carry a love message to his distant wife in the Himalayas.
- Nathan James Dearden’s Festival commission offers a series of choral landscapes that echo messages from history to future generations.
- Respighi's "The Birds" brings to life the movements and songs of birds through lively and extraordinary music.

**Additional Information:**
- **Running Time:** 1 hr 45 mins, including an interval
- **Box Office Contact:** Three Choirs Festival Box Office: 01452 768928 | info3choirs.org

Join us for an unforgettable evening that blends the beauty of choral music with the mystique of ancient tales, all set against the backdrop of one of England's most historic cathedrals.

Three Choirs Festival: The Cloud Messenger

Immerse yourself in a night of ethereal music and compelling performances at the Three Choirs Festival: Stanford’s Stabat Mater, taking place at the majestic Worcester Cathedral on Saturday, 27 July 2024, at 7.30pm. This event promises an unforgettable experience as the Philharmonia brings to life a selection of works that span the emotional spectrum of classical music.

Under the baton of conductor Samuel Hudson, the evening will feature the talents of Rebecca Hardwick (soprano), Marta Fontanals-Simmons (mezzo-soprano), Nicky Spence (tenor), and Themba Mvula (baritone), alongside the harmonious voices of the Three Choirs Festival Chorus and the Worcester Cathedral Choristers.

The programme will open with Grace-Evangeline Mason’s "The Imagined Forest," a mesmerizing musical portrayal of a vibrant woodland, followed by Holst’s "Hymn of Jesus," a piece that offers a joyful yet profound response to the sorrows of the First World War. The highlight of the evening, Stanford's "Stabat Mater," promises a moving journey through the Passion and the sorrows of Mary, culminating in a message of hope and redemption.

Tickets are priced between £15 and £68, offering a range of options for attendees. The performance will last approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an interval, making for an evening filled with beauty, reflection, and inspiration.

For more information or to purchase tickets once they go on sale, please contact the Three Choirs Festival Box Office at 01452 768928 or email info3choirs.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a truly magical evening at one of the UK’s most revered music festivals.

Three Choirs Festival Chorus

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Three Choirs Festival: Elgar’s The Kingdom

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Three Choirs Festival: Mass for the Endangered

Three Choirs Festival Chorus