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This event is part of Newbury Spring Festival 2025 programme

Ex Cathedra: Rachmaninov Vespers



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  • Band A £45  / 
  • Band B £35
A choir stand at the front of a church with a conductor standing in the middle of the aisle and a crowd of people sat watching

Platinum priority booking goes on sale on Tuesday 11 February at 10am. Gold priority booking goes on sale on Wednesday 12 February. Friends priority booking goes on sale on Thursday 13 February. Tickets go on general sale on Tuesday 25 February at 10am.

Powerful, passionate, hypnotic – in a time of turmoil and amid the shock of war, Rachmaninov turned to the choral heritage he held dear, and created one of the most awe-inspiring vocal masterpieces.

Immerse yourself in its luminous choral tapestry, mesmeric melodies and some of the lowest notes you’ll ever hear sung. No wonder it is beloved by audiences and singers alike. Hailed by the New York Times as 'one of Britain’s very best choirs', Ex Cathedra is a world-class vocal ensemble which leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing.

Location: Douai Abbey Woolhampton, RG7 5TQ

Duration: 2 hours (approx)

Jeffrey Skidmore: conductor

Martha McLorinan: mezzo soprano

James Robinson: tenor

Simone Rebello: bells

Sponsored by:
The Greenwood Family Trust
Mr and Mrs David Bruce
Mr and Mrs Roderick Chamberlain

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