Next CONCERT: 7.30 PM, Saturday 18th May 2024
Karl Jenkins The armed man - A mass for peace, Scriabin Poéme de’l’extase
The haunting and spiritual call for world peace in Jenkins’ The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace
with Scriabin’s mystical symphonic poem of the creative power of music.
Taplow Court , Cliveden Rd, Taplow SL6 0ER
Karl Jenkins’ deeply moving anti-war Mass for Peace is perhaps the nation’s favourite piece of contemporary music if its enduring Top Ten position in the Classic FM Hall of Fame is anything to go by. It depicts the growing menace of a war and the horrors and grief it brings, with moments of reflection and ending with the hope for peace in a new millennium. Listen for the sublime melodies of the Agnus Dei, the sinister marching army in the Sanctus, the post-apocalyptic aftermath of Hiroshima and the haunting Benedictus with a heavenly choral accompaniment. Its message to humanity to accept each other’s beliefs and ideologies could not be more poignantly delivered.
“When you listen to Poeme d’Extase,” Scriabin told his friend Ivan Lipaev, “look straight into the eye of the sun!” Written by a composer who literally heard music in colours and planned a show of coloured lights to accompany his masterpiece, the “ecstasy” of the title refers to the creative process of art – in this case, music. A languid opening, a sense of flying, a churning tempest and a full orchestral ending form this story of creative and spiritual awakening.
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Sing With Us
Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man - A Mass For Peace
In May 2024, we will be performing Karl Jenkins' popular and poignant masterpiece. This will be a charity fundraising event, held in the beautiful surroundings of Taplow Court.
We are looking for more singers to join us. There is no audition. The only requirement is a love of singing, though you will find it helpful if you know the basics of reading music.
You will have the opportunity to sing with a full orchestra as well as learning the music and singing technique from our chorus director, David Manners. CLICK HERE to read more about David.
We rehearse on Mondays from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at Burnham Grammar School.
For further details please email chorus@sloughphil.org
23-24 season concerts
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Book online: Click on Box Office link. Select your seats. Pay securely by card or PayPal. No booking fee or card charges.
Telephone booking: Call 0300 365 7445. Leave a short message for friendly call back service! (£1 administration fee)
Tickets for sale at the door, subject to availability
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