Thursday 4th April 7.15pm
EXPLORING MUSIC: The Early Romantic Era
WEBERThe first Romantic
A talk illustrated with fine CD recordings by Adrian Boynton
Weber's place in the history of music is that of a liberator, setting German music free from Italian influence and establishing the great Romantic tradition which would lead ultimately to Wagner. He has outstanding gifts as a melodist, a rich command of orchestral colour (achieved according to Debussy, by 'scrutiny of the soul of each instrument'), and a real sense of how to convey atmosphere and drama. Tonight we explore the symphonies, piano concertos, the outstanding clarinet concertos and clarinet quintet, and the great operas 'Der Freischutz' and 'Oberon'.
Admission £5 (student £1) at the door
Sunday 7th April 6pm
GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD
A meditation in words and music for Passion Sunday
THE CHOIR OF THE CITY CHURCH Directed by Adrian Boynton
A meditation for Passiontide featuring music by Vittoria, Lassus, Purcell, Blow, Bruckner, Rutter and Boynton.
Freewill offering
Monday, 8th April7.15pm
Exploring Music
Celebrates the greatest works of Elgar’s final years, including the overtures ‘Cockaigne’ and ‘In the South’, the Cello Concerto, Symphonies 2 and 3, the lovely ‘Music Makers’ cantatas, and the composer’s oratorio masterworks ‘The Apostles’ and ‘The Kingdom’.
Admission £5 at the door.
Good Friday 19th April 7.30pm
MUSIC FOR GOOD FRIDAY
THE CHOIR & INSTRUMENTALISTS OF THE CITY CHURCH
Directed by Adrian Boynton
BYRD: Ne Irascaris
ALLEGRI:Miserere
BOYNTON:Slow are the years of Light
STAINER:CRUCIFIXION
An opportunity to reflect on the significance of Good Friday as the Choir and Instrumentalists offer a powerful and moving sequence of words and music. (The reflection will conclude about 9pm. Retiring collection
Sunday 28th April 6pm
EASTER CHORAL CELEBRATION
THE CHOIR OF THE CITY CHURCH Directed by Adrian Boynton
A glorious musical celebration for the Easter Season, featuring music by Byrd, Handel, Stanford, Mascagni, Hadley and Rutter.
Freewill offering.