Hereford Cathedral Choir
Philharmonia Orchestra
Geraint Bowen conductor
Lucy Bowen soprano
Susanna Spicer mezzo-soprano
James Oxley tenor
Giles Underwood bass

Richard Rodney Bennett One Equal Music Frank Clarke-Whitfeld Trust commission: world premiere
Haydn Nelson Mass
Taverner Dum transisset sabbatum 

A Three Choirs Plus event, which shines a spotlight on the creative talents of young people and regional artists, singers, dancers, actors, craftspeople and all-round entertainers.

Patrick Doyle, the foremost British composer, talks with the audience about his life and work and the process of writing music for film. He will share his experiences with the audience and young musicians of the National Schools’ Symphony Orchestra who will be performing works by Patrick later in the day.

An open and relaxed atmosphere including opportunities for questions and answers, this is an opportunity for the audience to get a glimpse into the world of one of today’s leading composers.

Young National Schools Symphony Orchestra
Keith Slade director

A Three Choirs Plus event, which shines a spotlight on the creative talents of young people and regional artists, singers, dancers, actors, craftspeople and all-round entertainers.

The Young NSSO is joined by players from the NSSO’s senior orchestra. The programme will include a performance of Patrick Doyle’s Potter Waltz from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Designed as a programme by children for children, families should come and enjoy today’s short programme and see what can be achieved. The performance will last for a little over an hour.

Brecon Baroque
Rachel Podger violin, director

J S Bach Triple Concerto BWV 1044
J S Bach Brandenburg Concertos Nos 2, 4 & 5

National Schools Symphony Orchestra
Mark Shanahan conductor

Patrick Doyle Impressions of America world premiere
Prokoviev Peter and the Wolf

A Three Choirs Plus event, which shines a spotlight on the creative talents of young people and regional artists, singers, dancers, actors, craftspeople and all-round entertainers.

NSSO enjoys a long and supportive relationship with its Patron, Patrick Doyle, and it is a privilege to include the World Premier of Patrick’s ‘Impressions of America’ in today’s programme.  

Hereford Cathedral Voluntary Choir
Peter Dyke conductor
Douglas Tang organ

Tunnard Responses
Bairstow Evening Service in G
Francis Pott The Love of God is in Eternity
 world premiere
Howells Rhapsody No 3

Catered by the Friends of Hereford Three Choirs Festival, the hot supper will consist of a main course served with a selection of fresh vegetables, a choice of desserts, cheeseboard, wine, coffee and mints.

Tonight's menu: Steak & kidney Pie or a vegetarian option

Philharmonia Orchestra
Diego Matheuz conductor
Julian Lloyd Webber cello

Supported by the Delius Trust and Elizabeth & Simon Allen
Julian Lloyd Webber is supported by Joanna Brickell

Stravinsky Firebird Suite
Delius Cello Concerto
Debussy La mer
Ravel Boléro