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Experience an evening of monumental choral power as Gloucester Choral Society and Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra unite under the magnificent vaulted ceiling of Gloucester Cathedral. This breathtaking musical event pairs Ralph Vaughan Williams' soaring Toward the Unknown Region with Beethoven’s immortal Symphony No. 9.

Ralph Vaughan Williams: Toward the Unknown Region
A transcendent setting of Walt Whitman’s poetry, this visionary work captures the spirit's journey into the infinite and the unknown.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125
The ultimate triumph of the symphonic repertoire. Experience the profound emotional depths of Beethoven's masterpiece, culminating in the joyous, roof-raising Ode to Joy.

Don't miss this unforgettable clash of musical giants and spiritual reflection. Secure your seat and be a part of a spectacular night of live music in the heart of Gloucestershire.