A local choral society will perform a piece in German as part of its Autumn concert.
Wokingham Choral Society have put together what they promise will be a beautiful programme.
It includes: Brahms’ A German Requiem (Sung in German); Brahms’ Schicksalsleid (Song of Fate); Purcell’s Funeral Sentences; and Mendelssohn’s Organ Sonata No.2 in C minor, with extracts Allegro maestoso e vivace & Fugue.
Soloists are Soprano, Hazel Neighbour, and Baritone, Jacob Phillips.
George de Voil performs on organ & continuo.
Alison Sears, chair of the society says: “The requiem is a beautiful piece, especially when sung in the original German.
“It’s not too much of a challenge for the choir, as most of them have performed the Brahms before.
“It’s not a fast piece, but neither is is sombre, it’s just truly beautiful.
“And the solo that George, our organist, will play is a gorgeous item too.
“Do come and listen, it’s going to be a wonderful concert.”
Conductor for the evening is Laurel Neighbour, resident with the choir for the term.
The event will take place at The Great Hall, University of Reading, RG1 5AQ.
It can be heard on Saturday, November 19.
Doors open at 7.30pm, with a pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.
Tickets cost £17.50 for adults, and £5 for under 18s & students.
Tickets are available in person from Wokingham Town Hall Information Centre; Newbury Building Society, Wokingham; or Jay Design & Print, Wokingham.
They can also be purchased online from www.ticketsource.co.uk or at the door, subject to availability (card payment accepted).
