Sunday 12th July 7.30pm
SUMMER CELEBRATION featuring
DAVID FANSHAWE: AFRICAN SANCTUS
THE CORNERSTONE CHAMBER CHOIR AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE Directed by Adrian Boynton
David Fanshawe spent much time in Africa in his mid to late twenties absorbing African culture, researching into African folk music, and making a unique library of location recordings. In 1972 he wrote the extraordinary ‘African Sanctus’, which blends, dramatically and movingly, the authentic sounds of various regions of North and East Africa with the colours, rhythms and harmonies of Twentieth Century Western music. An award-winning BBC television film of the ‘Sanctus’, made on location, was shown in many parts of the world in the mid 70s, and since then the work has received international acclaim.
We are hoping that David Fanshawe will make a guest appearance on this special evening to introduce the work and speak about his musical journey along the River Nile.
Our celebration concert will include other works too. Full details will be posted from around 8 June.
This is a charity concert in aid of Advantage Africa
Tickets £12.50 (conc £12), £10.50 (conc £10), child £5. Special rates for parties available. Advanced booking recommended.
Sunday 19th July 6pm
CHORAL EVENSONG
THE CHOIR OF THE CITY CHURCH Directed by Adrian Boynton Freewill offering
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