Poets and Princes: An Entertainment

Sir Roy Strong - speaker

Charlotte Asprey - actor

Gareth Rees-Roberts -lute

In the beautiful setting of Dore Abbey in the Golden Valley, Sir Roy Strong takes us on a journey through the lives and times of some of the most memorable kings and queens of England, from Richard II to Edward VII, in their own words and those of their contemporaries, with occasional observations by the inimitable Messrs Sellar & Yeatman and appropriate musical interludes.

There will be a post-lunch guided tour of Dore Abbey, limited to 60 people.

Today, 11am, Dore Abbey.

 

The Jacobite Uprising

Robert Howarth - speaker

Today’s ‘15’ anniversary talk looks at the rebellion in Scotland provoked by the death of Queen Anne and the accession of George I. Conductor Robert Howarth, a specialist in early classical repertoire, will set the event in a musical context.

Today, 11.15am, Left Bank.

 

Young Artists Recital 2

Costanza Principe - piano

Today’s recitalist is a holder of one of the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Martin Musical Scholarship Awards 2015.

Supported by Father Michael Thomas.

Today, 12.45pm, Holy Trinity Church

 

Finzi Friends Lunch and Lecture

‘A Soldier of the Great War: Francis Purcell Warren’ Rolf Jordan talks about an outstanding musician who lost his life on the Somme. Warren was both a cherished friend and an inspiration to Howells and Gurney and his music was championed by Finzi. This event is open to all.

Today, 1pm, Left Bank, Hereford.

 

The Rite of Spring

Dukas La Péri

Stravinsky Le sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)

National Youth Orchestra of Wales

Paul Daniel - conductor

Witnessing a youth orchestra encountering for the first time the power and drama of one of classical music’s most ground-breaking works is always a thrilling experience. This concert in which the cream of Wales’s young musicians tackle Stravinsky’s complex and demanding score looks set to be a highlight of our festival. ‘The Rite’ is preceded by the last substantial work by the French composer Paul Dukas, his poem dansee La Péri.

Supported by The Perry Family Charitable Trust and the Purcell Circle.

Today, 2.30pm, Hereford Cathedral.

 

Friends’ Garden Party

Join the Friends of Hereford Three Choirs Festival for the annual garden party, open to all.

Today, 4pm, Bishop’s Palace Garden.

 

Choral Evensong

Tallis Responses

Wood Great Lord of Lords

Wood Evening Service in E

Walker I will lift up mine eyes

Rheinberger Agitato (Sonata No 11)

Three Cathedral Choirs

Peter Dyke - organ

Geraint Bowen - conductor

Today, 5.30pm, Hereford Cathedral.

 

Lux Aeterna

Nielsen Hymnus Amoris

Mathias Lux Aeterna

Sarah Fox - soprano

Jennifer Johnston - mezzo-soprano

Claudia Huckle - contralto

Robert Murray - tenor

David Stout - baritone

Barnaby Rea - bass

Choristers of the Three Cathedral Choirs

Three Choirs Festival Chorus

Philharmonia Orchestra

Peter Nardone - conductor

Inspired by a Titian painting on the theme of a jealous husband which the composer and his wife saw on their honeymoon, the highly romantic Hymnus Amoris sets a Danish text which was translated into Latin because Nielsen felt it would be easier to sing and would convey the universal emotion of human love more effectively. Lux Aeterna by the Welsh composer William Mathias, who died in 1992, was premiered at the Hereford Three Choirs Festival in 1982.

Supported by The Elmley Foundation.

Today, 7.45pm, Hereford Cathedral.

 

Amy Roberts

Amy Roberts

Richard Exall Quintet

Join Amy Roberts and the Richard Exall Quintet for this evening’s session at All Saints and find out why they were voted Band of the Year 2014 by Rochdale Jazz Society. Amy is a charismatic performer on flute (her main instrument), clarinet and saxophone. She was the first female musician to join the Big Chris Barber Band and is a mentor for young jazz musicians in Worcestershire.

Today, 10.15pm, All Saints Church.

 

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