Andover Choral SocietyWestminster Chamber Orchestra

St Mary’s Church, Andover SP10 1DPSaturday 11 May, 7.30pm

Tickets £12, available from the choir on 01264 396511, or from The Lights on 01264 368368 and at thelights.org.uk

andoverchoralsociety.org.uk

Mozart

Requiem

Mozart

RequiemAndover Choral Society p resent Mozart’s iconic choral masterpiece, accompanied by Westminster Chamber Orchestra and the highest calibre of soloists. From the resounding thunder of the Dies Irae to the tearful pleading of the Lacrimosa, the Requiem showcases Mozart’s extraordinary musical range and features some of his best-known music.

About Andover Choral Society

The Hampshire market town of Andover has a long history of choral singing. The original Andover Choral Society was formed in 1866 to perform Handel’s Messiah accompanied by piano and harmonium. Local newspaper archives show details of a concert in 1887 at which Haydn’s Creation was performed. In the late 1920’s Adrian Boult conducted 260 voices in the local Drill Hall and a music festival was set up in 1927, supported by both Sir Adrian Boult and Sir Malcolm Sargent.

The present Andover Choral Society was inaugurated in 1971 to promote choral singing for all. At least two concerts a year are presented in St Mary’s Church, Andover, at which members are joined by singers and instrumentalists of the highest calibre. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in Bridge Street Methodist Church, Andover, and the society is always happy to welcome new members.

Westminster Chamber Orchestra

The Westminster Chamber Orchestra are a passionate group of players with the skill and experience to deliver high-energy and emotional performances. Their concerts combine well-known works with lesser-known but equally beautiful pieces, opening the door to new worlds of music. Orchestra members have worked with an impressive array of ensembles including BBC Concert Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Palau de les Arts, and the London Mozart Players.