A CHORAL and orchestral spectacular is coming to Worcester Cathedral on Saturday November 22.
Worcester Festival Choral Society’s season-opening concert will feature the sound of 140 voices and a symphony orchestra – with favourite works by composers Elgar, Durufle, Haydn and Boulanger all on the bill.
The ethereal Requiem by French composer Maurice Duruflé, is widely considered one of the finest works in the choral repertoire. Written in 1947 it blends the tones of Gregorian chant with the harmonies of French impressionistic music.
There’s also an unmissable orchestral treat – Sir Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, including the deeply emotional ‘Nimrod’.
Completing this musical feast are two more choral gems – Haydn’s dramatic motet, Insanae et Vanae Curae, and Boulanger’s mystical Vieille Prière Bouddhique (Old Buddhist Prayer).
Choral Society chairman Susan White said: “There’s no other experience like hearing a large, top quality choir sing such incredible classical music in a setting like Worcester Cathedral. Our society has been bringing the ‘choral greats’ to Worcester for 164 years – in fact, in the 1890s we were often conducted by Elgar himself – so this will be an especially exciting concert to open our 2025-26 season. It’s one not to be missed.”
The concert starts at 7.30pm.
Visit www.wfcs.online for tickets.
