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Tickets - £20, £15, £10, Students £5
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cert presents two of the cornerstones of the French choral
2. the exuberant Gloria by Francis Poulenc and the
ully atmospheric Requiem by Maurice Durufié.
oria, Poulenc combines to perfection his personal joie de
vivie and his deep religious faith producing a work of mysticism
and mischief (Poulenc was once described as both monk and
street urchinl).
Duruflé based his Requiem on that of Fauré in terms of structure
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and Durufié’s work is very much a tribute to Fauré. Every
The concerts below
movement is based on plainsong and the composer brilliantly
are all at 7.30pm at
weaves the chant into his own distinctive style to produce a work
Guildford Cathedral
of ethereal beauty and power.
Wed 19th Dec ‘07
The concert opens dramatically with the Quatre Motets by
Marcel Dupré, organist at the church of St Sulpice in Paris for
almost four decades. Although Dupré is better known for his
prolific organ output, in these early settings he already demonstrates prodigious expertise in both organ and choral writing.
ersed amongst the choral items are two Stunning organ
Christmas Concert
in Aid of GRACE
Sat 1st March ‘08
Viennese Masters - a
candlelit concert
Jlayed by the choir's resident accompanist, the internation-
Sat 17th May ‘(
owned recitalist Jeremy Filsell: a dazzling virtuoso piece
Classical Countdo
Jpré and the ever popular Toccata by Widor.
- a Gala concen
celebrate our 6l
Jeremy Filsell has established a concert
year of singing.
career as one of only a few virtuoso
performers on both the piano and the
organ,
performing as a solo pianist in
Russia, the USA and across the UK. After
his performances for Vivace of Rachma-
ninov’'s Piano Concertos 2 and 3 in 2001
and 2004, we are
delighted that he is playing the organ for us in this concert.
*....Sets the standard for Dupré interpreters of the future and is a landmark in
the history of organ recordings.” Gramophone
‘Technically he is outstanding, but what impresses most is his uncanny musical
insight and the sheer persuasive power of his performances.” Gramophone
Pre-concert talk
All
ticket
holders
are
a
free
pre-
concert
talk
at
6.30
p.m.
The
Chapter
invited
to
in
House, given by one of
our favourite speakers:
Martin
Hall.
FRCO,
~ Mr Hall,
has
inside
knowledge of the organ
repertoire as a performer
and is currently under-
Pre-concert suppers are available at the Cathedral Refectory from 5.30pm.
Ring 01483 560471 to reserve your table or e-mail refectoryuk@talktalk.net
Interval drinks are available but please place your order before the start of the
concert
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taking research into the
Gallic influence on the
early style of Vaughan
Williams.
dees
There is ramped access into the Cathedral via the west door, and to the Refectory
taurant and toilet facilities from a clearly marked passage to the University beside
+ Cathedral Offices. A few wheelchairs are available within the Cathedral.
on s correct on going to press, but please check our website (www.vivacechorise of any last-minute changes.
Reqgular atten-
can
vouch
that
you will be entertained
and enlightened!
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can
concert
the talk.
reserve y
seats
prior