Join Simon Halsey to explore choral music and its traditions at the CBSO Centre

The CBSO Chorus joins forces with the CBSO Youth Chorus and members of the orchestra to journey across the rich history of choral music in Western Classical music. With music from Brahms to Britten and Barber to Beach, Simon Halsey will delve deep into the workings of a choir.

About Chorus at the Centre

Full programme

  • Britten, The Salley Garden  (3mins)
  • Barber, Sure on this Shining Night  (3mins)
  • Elgar, 2 Part Songs: I. Fly, Singing Bird, II. The Snow  (9mins)
  • John Rutter, The Lord Bless You and Keep You  (3mins)
  • Beach, Peace I Leave With You  (2mins)
  • B.E. Boykin, American Prophecy  (13mins)
  • Fauré (arr. Rutter), Cantique de Jean Racine  (4mins)
  • Cassie Kinoshi, i was in the state of mind to stay  (5mins)
  • Brahms, Requiem: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen  (6mins)