About Choral Masters: Chilcott, Bach and Tavener

Listen as the glorious space of Hereford Cathedral resounds with thrilling music from the choral masters: Chilcott, Bach, and Tavener. Chilcott’s Mass for Peace and Reconciliation, an expressive, contemplative work by one of the UK’s leading living composers, couples moments of peace and prayerfulness with outbursts of vital energy. This powerful world premiere is presented alongside the achingly beautiful Funeral Ikos, a profound work of deep faith and conviction, and Jesu, meine Freude, one of the best-loved works from incomparable choral master JS Bach.
Supported by the Chair's Circle
Three Choirs Festival Youth Choir supported by Fr Michael Thomas and Peter and Gillian Kendal
Programme
Tavener Funeral Ikos 7'
JS Bach Prelude and Fugue in B Minor BWV544 11'
JS Bach Jesu, meine Freude 20'
Bob Chilcott Mass in Time of War 35' world premiere
Performers
Helen Charlston mezzo-soprano
Flowers Band
Three Choirs Festival Youth Choir
Nicholas Freestone organ
Samuel Hudson conductor