About Choral Evensong

Hurd Praise ye the Lord
Janet Wheeler Preces and Responses
Gavin Higgins Magnificat and Nunc dimittis premiere
S Wesley In exitu Israel
Bliss Praeludium

This afternoon’s service features a newly commissioned Magnificat and Nunc dimittis from Gavin Higgins, the Festival’s first Associate Composer, sung by the joint forces of the Three Cathedral Choirs.

This service will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Please be seated by 2.45 pm

Gavin Higgins’ Magnificat and Nunc dimittis commissioned by the Richard Hall Charitable Trust for the Three Choirs Festival in memory of Richard Hall

Performance of Praise ye the Lord supported by the British Music Society Charitable Trust

Performers