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Details

St Joseph's College Chapel
Belstead Road
Ipswich
IP2 9DR
England


Programme

Ludwig van BeethovenMeeresstille und glückliche Fahrt, Op.112
Morten LauridsenSure on this shining night
Rani ArboCrossing the Bar
Phillip CookeThe World on Fire
Eric WhitacreLux Aurumque
John RutterWhen Icicles Hang: 'Blow, blow, thou winter wind'
Ola GjeiloTundra
James MacMillanO Radiant Dawn
Franz SchubertAuf dem Wasser zu singen, D.774

Performers

Christopher Borrett – Conductor
Katherine Williams – soprano

Ipswich Choral Society
Gainsborough Quartet

Programme Note

"Elements" launches Ipswich Choral Society's 2025-26 season with new Music Director Christopher Borrett. Featuring music by acclaimed composers Rani Arbo, Ola Gjeilo, Morten Lauridsen, James MacMillan, Eric Whitacre, and others, the audience are invited on a stunning choral journey through the natural elements. 
 
The concert focuses on the choral genre known as ‘soundscapes’, evoking a sonic representation of the vast landscapes found on our planet. Incorporating the four Greek elements of Earth, Water, Air and Fire, the programme weaves together an eclectic mix of choral works to celebrate the power of nature and the beauty of the human voice.

Join us for a breathtaking concert where the elements come alive through choral music. Let the power of music transport you into nature’s most breathtaking soundscapes.

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