A Night of Romantic Visions

On 21 March at 7.30pm Kingston Choral Society presents a stirring performance of music by four iconic nineteenth century German composers in the magnificent setting of All Saints Church, Kingston.

The programme of inspirational compositions by Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Schumann is a perfect prelude to spring and encompasses the Romantic themes of dream, destiny, heroism, and pantheism. Brahms' Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) contrasts heavenly bliss with the sorrows of the human condition, while Schumann's Nachtlied evokes the serene world of sleep. Beethoven's Coriolan Overture portrays the fall of a once all-conquering hero and Mendelssohn's Die Erste Walpurgisnacht is a dramatic musical rendition of the clash between nature-worshipping Druidic tradition and  new belief in a God disembodied from the natural world.

The concert will be conducted by Andrew Griffiths, with KCS's partner orchestra the Thames Camerata, and distinguished soloists, Alexandria Moon, Emyr Lloyd Jones and Ambrose Connolly.

KCS has been sharing the joy of choral music with audiences in and beyond the Royal Borough for over 75 years. This evening's magnificent repertoire will inspire emotions ranging from the sombre to the sublime, with peaks of high drama and moments of meditative beauty.

KCS gratefully acknowledges the support of the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust and of the Josephine Baker Trust for the soloist Alexandria Moon who features in this concert.

 Tickets available from: Romantic Visions – Kingston Choral Society

Programme:

Brahms: Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny)

Schumann: Nachtlied

Mendelssohn: Die Erste Walpurgisnacht

 Soloists:

Mezzo Soprano: Alexandria Moon

Tenor: Emyr Lloyd Jones

Baritone: Ambrose Connolly

With the Thames Camerata

Conductor: Andrew Griffiths