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Three Choirs Festival - Howells: Hymnus Paradisi - Hereford

Experience the brilliance of Handel through his rousing oratorio Alexander’s Feast, sung by the Three Cathedral Choirs

Date

30 July

Location

Hereford Cathedral
Cathedral Close
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2NG

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Overview

A little piece of heaven and possibly one of the greatest English choral pieces ever composed. Written as an outpouring of grief after the death of his nine-year-old son, the heart-breakingly beautiful Hymnus Paradisi gives a deeply personal voice to Howells’ pain and is powerfully affecting.

Grief turns to wonder in Bliss’ dramatic Mary of Magdala as Mary finally recognises and kneels in joy before the risen Christ in the Easter Garden. This emotionally charged concert is full of beauty and will leave you profoundly moved.

The concert takes place in Hereford Cathedral from 7.30 - 9.30 pm as part of the Three Choirs Festival.

Additional Information

Admission / Ticket Info:

Tickets are priced from £10 to £60

Disabled Access:

We welcome all visitors to the festival and aim to assist with access requirements wherever possible. A detailed fact sheet is available at **3choirs.org/accessibility** If you have any access requirements, please contact the ticket office prior to booking your tickets.

Disabled Facilities:

For some venues, a very limited number of car parking spaces are available for drivers with a blue badge, which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Contact:

info@3choirs.org

Getting There

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Hereford Cathedral
Cathedral Close
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2NG