The Wincanton Choral Society, which boasts several Horsington residents among its membership, is celebrating its 25th year – a year younger than Milborne Port Opera.
It’s 25th Anniversary concert, on Sunday 17th May 2015 in the Wincanton Leisure Centre, remembers the First World War.
The performance will include the ‘Spirit of England’, Elgar’s last choral work, which he was inspired by Laurence Binyon’s famous post-war poetry. It’s a powerful, inspiring and thought-provoking work.
‘Songs of the Fleet’ by Charles Villiers Stanford was written to celebrate the accession in 1910 of a new King (George V), who was a Navy man. It’s a light-hearted piece written by and for people with a love of the sea and with pride in the Royal Navy.
Musical director, Stephen Twistelton, has written a choral piece for the anniversary performance. The choir will sing his very moving piece “The Argument of His Book”, based on a beautiful Finnish poem, with soloists Paul Bradley (Tenor) and Philip Smith (Baritone).
Tickets are available from 01749 813899 or from the Box Office: www.netaticket.co.uk. Prices are £14.00 in advance if bought by 11th May, £15.00 on the door with under 18s at £7.00 at any time. Licensed bar.