Concert: Choral Music of Edward Elgar - Chelsea History Festival

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Elgar Society, the Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea gives a concert of his finest sacred and secular choral music. The Choir’s recent recordings of Elgar on the SOMM label, The Reeds by Severn Side and Light out of Darkness, have been widely acclaimed, Gramophone noting that ‘these are heartfelt, careful, tastefully interpreted performances which eminently bear repeated listening.’ Interval drinks will be served in the Great Hall and are included in the ticket price.

Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert will conclude by approximately 8:45pm.

Programme

• The Spirit of the Lord is upon me (Prologue from The Apostles, Op. 49)
• Give unto the Lord, Op. 74
• O Salutaris Hostia in F major
• Hymn: Hear thy children, gentle Jesus
• From 4 Part Songs, Op. 53:
• No. 1, There is Sweet Music
• No. 2, Deep in my soul
• No. 3, O Wild West Wind!

~ interval ~

• Queen Alexandra’s Memorial Ode
• Intende voci orationis meae, Op. 64
• Hymn: Praise ye the Lord
• Stabat Mater
• From 2 Choral Songs, Op. 73:
• No. 1, Love’s Tempest
• Go, song of mine, Op. 57
• They are at rest
• Great is the Lord, Op. 67

The Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea is one of the finest professional church choirs in the UK; its members regularly sing with many of the world’s leading consort groups, such as The Sixteen, Tallis Scholars, Stile Antico and Monteverdi Choir. The Choir sings Choral Matins in the Wren Chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea every Sunday at 11am and provides the music at carol services, weddings and other events at Royal Hospital. The regular choir of twelve singers is enlarged for major concerts, such as this occasion.