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Hymn to St Cecilia

Add to my Calendar 10-04-2026 19:00 10-04-2026 21:00 36 Hymn to St Cecilia Join The Rodolfus Choir for an inspiring programme of music by composers celebrating major anniversaries in 2026. From the vibrant Renaissance music of Thomas Weelkes to stunning choral works by Benjamin Britten, the choir will also perform popular works by Pierre Villette and Charles Wood. The choir will particularly celebrate the music of Cecilia McDowall in her 75th year, performing some of her sacred and secular works prior to a post-concert reception to mark the release of the choir's new recording of her music, A Tree is a Song, on this date. St Mark's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mark's Church
St Mark's Square
Regents Park
London
NW1 7TN
England

Programme

Thomas Weelkes – Hosanna to the Son of David
Thomas Weelkes – When David Heard that Absalon was slain
Thomas Weelkes – Gloria in excelsis Deo
Benjamin Britten – Hymn to St Cecilia, Op.27
Cecilia McDowall – I know that my Redeemer liveth
Charles Wood – Hail Gladdening Light
Charles Wood – Haec dies
Cecilia McDowall – Adoro te devote
Pierre Villette – Hymne à la Vierge
Benjamin Britten – A Hymn to the Virgin
Cecilia McDowall – Here Hum the Bees
Cecilia McDowall – Such splendor
Cecilia McDowall – A tree is a song

Performers

Ralph Allwood – Conductor
Peter Davis – Conductor

The Rodolfus Choir

Programme Note

Join The Rodolfus Choir for an inspiring programme of music by composers celebrating major anniversaries in 2026. From the vibrant Renaissance music of Thomas Weelkes to stunning choral works by Benjamin Britten, the choir will also perform popular works by Pierre Villette and Charles Wood. The choir will particularly celebrate the music of Cecilia McDowall in her 75th year, performing some of her sacred and secular works prior to a post-concert reception to mark the release of the choir's new recording of her music, A Tree is a Song, on this date.

Hymn to St Cecilia

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