Friday, April 8, 2016 at 8:00 PM
The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge is one of the finest collegiate choirs in the world – known and loved by millions from its broadcasts, concert tours and over 90 recordings. Founded in the 1670s, the Choir is known for its rich, warm and distinctive sound, its expressive interpretations and its ability to sing in a variety of styles. Alongside this discipline, the Choir is particularly proud of its happy, relaxed and mutually supportive atmosphere. The Choir is directed by Andrew Nethsingha following in a long line of eminent Directors of Music, recently Dr George Guest, Dr Christopher Robinson and Dr David Hill.
The Choir is regularly invited to perform throughout the world, recently touring Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, the USA and countries all over Europe – The Netherlands, Estonia, France, Hungary, Italy and Switzerland to name a few.
Program:
Mass in G minor Ralph Vaughan Williams
- Kyrie
- Gloria
- Sanctus
- Benedictus
- Agnus Dei
Praeludium in E Major, BuxWV 141 Dieterich Buxtehude (Organ Solo)
O Thoma James Burton
The Annunciation Jonathan Harvey
Gloria (Missa Brevis) Jonathan Dove
INTERMISSISON
Civitas Sancti Tui William Byrd
Remember not, Lord, our offences Henry Purcell
Rejoice in the Lord alway Henry Purcell
Imperial March Op.32 Edward Elgar (Organ Solo)
Faire is the heaven William Harris
Hear my words, ye people C Hubert H Parry
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