About This Worlde's Joie
Mathias’ glorious This Worlde’s Joie is the highlight of this year’s opening evening concert. Joyful and exuberant, this colourful work, full of uplifting voices and chiming bells, is paired with Dvořák’s Te Deum, an electrifying and ecstatic hymn of praise. Capturing the majestic energy of seafaring England, Ethel Smyth’s overture to her greatest opera The Wreckers begins this opening concert in dramatic style.
Supported by David and Patricia Ball
Programme
Smyth Overture to The Wreckers 10'
Dvořák Te Deum 20'
Mathias
This Worlde’s Joie 50'
Performers
Eleanor Dennis soprano
James Oxley tenor
Malachy Frame baritone
Three Choirs Festival Chorus
Hereford Cathedral Choristers
Philharmonia Orchestra
Geraint Bowen conductor
