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An evening of sublime choral and orchestral music featuring the music of Paul Mealor, Edward Elgar, Hubert Parry and Gustav Holst. Presented by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Tenebrae.

'Passion and precision' is Tenebrae's motto. Reflecting this, its members are drawn from diverse choral backgrounds, from cathedral choirs to opera, giving the choir an exceptional range of vocal power and colour.

Paul Mealor, described by the New York Times as 'A real and original talent', captured international attention as his music was performed at the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton with his recent album A Tender Light topping the worldwide classical charts.

The Evening Watch

Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

My soul, there is a country from 6 Songs of Farewell

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918)

There is an old belief from 6 Songs of Farewell

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918)

Lord, Let me know mine end

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918)

Rest

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Lay a Garland

Robert Lucas Pearsall (1795-1856)

Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal

Paul Mealor (1975-)

Serenade for Strings in E minor

Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Ave Maria

Paul Mealor (1975-)

Locus iste

Paul Mealor (1975-)

Stabat Mater

Paul Mealor (1975-)

Close now thine eyes

Sir Richard Rodney Bennett (1936-)

Strauss’ operetta Die Fledermaus oozes charm, glamour and romance, its hilarious plot captivating its audience from overture to final curtain. Among the highlights of a memorable evening are Rosalinde’s fiery Hungarian Czárdás, Orlofsky’s Champagne Aria and Adele’s Laughing Song.

This delightful farce tells how Gabriel von Eisenstein, facing eight days in jail, tells his wife, Rosalinde, that he is off to serve his time, but instead attends a lavish ball given by Prince Orlofsky. Unbeknown to him, Rosalinde also attends the party, veiled, as does her maid Adele masquerading as an actress. To further complicate things Rosalinde’s lover, Alfredo, is taken to jail in Eisenstein’s place! By the end of the night all veils are lifted, identities known and truths revealed.

This new production, directed by the internationally renowned Terry John Bates, brings this wonderful operetta to life with an opulent production set in Vienna and is fully staged and sung in English. The professional soloists from leading opera companies include Ruth Kerr, Stefanie Kemball-Read, Stephen Brown, Graham Stone, Daniel Joy, Hakan Vramsmo, Kathryn Hannah, and Kevin Gauntlett, who are backed by Kentish Opera’s impressive chorus and a professional orchestra conducted by Robyn Sevastos. The set and costumes are designed by Enid Strutt and the lighting by Colin Martin.

Die Fledermaus

Johann Strauss II (1825-1899)

After the first performance of his Fifth Symphony, composed between 1901 and 1903, Mahler is said to have declared, "Nobody understood it. I wish I could conduct the first performance fifty years after my death." More than a hundred years after his death it is certainly recognised as one of the most emotionally complex and ambitious symphonies of the twentieth century. From its famous funereal opening trumpet solo to its blazing finale, it encompasses an extraordinary range of styles and moods. At its heart is the Adagietto, an extended love poem to his wife Alma, who he met in 1901 and proposed to just three weeks after their first meeting.

Parsifal Prelude

Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Symphony No 5 in C sharp minor

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)

Karfreitags-Zauber (Good Friday Music) from Parsifal

Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Celebrating the installation of a magnificent new East Window, recently featured in Cornwall Today and well worth seeing. The Festival, in collaboration with Humphry Davy Music College, starts with an extravagant buffet lunch after Mass on Sunday 13th May and ends with cheese and wine after Choral Evening Prayer on 20th May. The church and displays of artwork, flowers and a stained glass exhibitionare open daily from 10.30am to 12.30

A Candle-lit Concert of Baroque Music on Period Instruments

A variety of excellent concerts throughout the week all start at 7.30pm. Leaflets widely available. Contact David Gridley 07887608113