The region’s leading large classical choir, Worcester Festival Choral Society, has announced it will be bringing some of the world’s most popular choral works to the magnificent surroundings of Worcester Cathedral in the coming months.

The highly respected 140-strong choir, which was established in 1861 and often conducted by Sir Edward Elgar in its early days, will be presenting three major evening concerts - each expected to draw an audience of several hundred music lovers.

The first, on Saturday 23 November, marks the 100th anniversary of composer Fauré’s death with a performance of his well-known Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine; alongside Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and the orchestral overture to The Magic Flute. The choir then heralds Christmas with Handel’s glittering Messiah by candlelight on Saturday 7 December. The season closes with Bach’s dramatic St Matthew Passion on Saturday 22 March 2025. Each concert will feature internationally acclaimed soloists and the Meridian Sinfonia orchestra, all under the baton of Worcester Cathedral’s director of music, Samuel Hudson.

Susan White, Chairman of Worcester Festival Choral Society, said: “Hearing beautiful choral music on a large scale is absolutely thrilling – an unforgettable experience. This season we’ve got some especially exciting music in store. Do come and enjoy the perfect evening out!”

For tickets visit www.wfcs.online or call TicketSource on 0333 666 3366 (local call rate).

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