On Saturday 16th of November, The Cecilia Consort will be bringing their trademark celestial sound to Douai Abbey with a concert entitled A New Heaven. Janet Coxwell will conduct this much loved Newbury based choir in a varied programme of works with a Remembrance theme.
Victoria’s celebrated masterpiece, the Requiem mass from 1605 takes centre stage. Written for six voices, it’s been called a work of ‘beguiling beauty and sumptuous simplicity’. In contrast, Bob Chilcott’s triptych ‘Canticles of Light’ is a lush modern exploration of the age old theme of light and darkness.
The concert’s titular piece, Edgar Bainton’s ‘And I Saw a New Heaven’, is a radiant favourite of Anglican cathedral choirs across the nation. It is a soaring affirmation of the ultimate triumph of life over death; joy over sorrow. In keeping with this, a retiring collection will be taken to benefit Newbury Cancer Care, which celebrates 40 years of support for the local community this year. This is a concert not to be missed.
Starting at 7.30pm, tickets cost £15 for adults and £5 for the under 18s.
Venue
Douai AbbeyUpper Woolhampton
RG7 5TQ
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Tickets
Tickets are £15 for adults, £5 for under 18s. Visit our store for children's tickets.
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Newbury Cancer Care
Newbury Cancer Care is an independent charity, founded in 1984 to help local people who have been diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. They offer practical help and information to patients and their families living in West Berkshire, and are the parent charity for the Rainbow Rooms and the Rosemary Centre at the West Berkshire Community Hospital. In 2024, they are celebrating 40 years of support for the local community. We are pleased to be supporting Newbury Cancer Care through a retiring collection at this concert!