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Saturday 23 November 2024, 7.30pm

Saffron Walden Choral Society

Saffron Walden Choral Society

Presented by Saffron Walden Choral Society

Tickets from £19

Price includes a commission of £1.00

Saffron Walden Choral Society and Britten Sinfonia will perform a programme of 20th century British music. Edmund Rubbra is a sadly neglected composer, but was highly rated in his time. Inscape (1964) is a beautiful melodic setting of four poems by Gerald Manley Hopkins.

Britten's Saint Nicolas (1948) tells stories of the life of St Nicolas, fourth century Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, including the miraculous bringing back to life of three 'pickled boys'. Nicholas Pritchard will be reprising his role as St Nicolas, which he sang at the Aldeburgh Festival this June.

Performance information

Running time

1 hour 50 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Henry Purcell arr. Benjamin Britten Chacony in G Minor 7 mins
  • Edmund Rubbra Inscape 17 mins
  • Frank Bridge Sir Roger de Coverly (A Christmas Dance) 5 mins
  • Benjamin Britten Saint Nicolas 50 mins

Performers

  • Saffron Walden Choral Society
  • Britten Sinfonia
  • Choir of St Peter's College Oxford
  • Quintin Beer conductor
  • Nicholas Pritchard tenor
  • Choristers from St Edmundsbury Cathedral

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Information for your visit

Saturday 23 November 2024, 7.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

When to arrive

6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7.30pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

9.20pm (approx)

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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