Three Choirs Festival

THREE CHOIRS: A HISTORY OF THE FESTIVAL
By Anthony Boden. 315 Pages ISBN: 0-7509-0082-2

Three Choirs is the oldest surviving music festival in Europe; the custom of an annual Music Meeting of the cathedral choirs of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester dates back to the early years of the eighteenth century.

In this book, the first official and in-depth history of Three Choirs for almost forty years, Antony Boden investigates the origins of the Festival and
describes its development, its traditions and the important personalities and
events with which it has been linked.

This fascinating book provides an illuminating introduction to the world of the Three Choirs and a striking backdrop to the modern institution that is the Three Choirs Festival. A worthwhile purchase and excellent gift for anyone with an interest in the festival.