Hereford Cathedral Choir
Festival Chorus
Geraint Bowen conductor

Sponsored by Effusion LLP

Celebrating the genius of Purcell

Fretwork (Viol Consort)
Clare Wilkinson mezzo-soprano

‘These Little Limbs: Fascination with New Life in Gerald Finzi and Thomas Traherne.’

Dr Inge has been researching the writings of the seventeenth-century Herefordian priest and poet Thomas Traherne for a number of years and her second book on his work is being published this year. 

This talk is supported by the Traherne Association.

This reception, hosted by the Friends of Hereford Three Choirs Festival, is open to all and a chance to 'catch up' with all your Three Choirs friends.

Supported by Peter Ascroft in memory of Douglas Story

Elgar's most renowned composition for chorus, orchestra and soloists, which sets Cardinal Newman’s poem, is now regarded as the greatest choral work of the late Romantic age.

Festival Chorus,
Philharmonia Orchestra 
Geraint Bowen conductor

Hosted  by Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust, the firework display will commence shortly after the end of the cathedral concert.

Supported by Bartonsham Dairies