‘Evening Hymn’ – Holst Singers (Barnes Music Festival)

January 27, 2024
by Leonora Dawson-Bowling
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When:
March 10, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
2024-03-10T20:00:00+00:00
2024-03-10T22:00:00+00:00
Where:
St Michael's Barnes
39 Elm Bank Gardens
London SW13 0NX
Concert

Under the distinguished direction of Stephen Layton, the Holst Singers give a performance showcasing the works of Barnes composers including Stephen Dodgson and Gustav Holst in their respective 100th and 150th anniversary years, as well as a number of students mentored by the latter.

Stephen Layton and the Holst Singers

Howells A Hymn for St Cecilia
Imogen Holst A Hymne to Christ
Dodgson Evening Hymn
Rubbra A Hymn to God the Father
Rubbra Eternitie
Gustav Holst The Evening-Watch
Roxanna Panufnik O Hearken
Roxanna Panufnik Celestial Bird
Roxanna Panufnik Deus est caritas
Howells Behold O God our Defender
John Rutter Hymn to the Creator of Light
Gustav Holst Nunc Dimittis
Gustav Holst Lord who has made us for Thine own

Tickets available via the Barnes Music Festival website.

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