A Concert for Remembrance

Gloucester

Dates: 09/11/2024

Venue: Gloucester Cathedral

A Concert for Remembrance.

Gloucester Choral Society presents Messe en l’honeur du Saint-Sacrement (Mass in honour of the Blessed Sacrament) composed in 1945 by the Belgian Joseph Jungen in memory of his brother, Alphonse. He provides a most attractive setting of the Latin Mass ordinary scored for chorus, brass band and organ, all led by our acclaimed choral and orchestral director, Adrian Partington.

 

 

During the World War II occupation, Jungen’s brother, who was a Canon at Liège Cathedral, died suddenly. Further trauma followed as his son, Jacques, was arrested and detained by the Gestapo. It was only upon his release in March 1945 that Jongen felt able to begin to write the mass in dedication to Alphonse. It is full of gloriously diverse textures, at times reflective then reaching thrilling crescendos with brass and voice in full flow. I guess it reflects the emotional journey you would feel at the end of a great war. It is not often performed but it is totally thrilling and marvellous! Come, see and hear for yourself.

 

The association of the piece with the end of World War II oppression makes it a most apposite selection for a remembrance weekend. It will be a great way to remember those who have fallen in service for our nation and to pay our respects.

This varied programme is completed with sets of motets by composers from different eras. Three very popular motets by Austrian composer, Josef Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), ‘Ave Maria’, ‘Locus Iste’ and ‘Ecce Sacerdos Magnus’ are presented alongside three beautiful motets by Italian composer Giovanni Gabrieli (1557-1612), ‘Jubilate Deo’, ‘O Domine Jesu Christe’ and ‘Exultatet Iam Angelica’ .

It will be a most thrilling and enjoyable listening experience as well as an opportunity for reflection and remembrance on the eve of Remembrance Sunday!

Book your tickets early to make sure you get your seats.

Saturday 9th Nov 2024, 5 pm

Gloucester Cathedral

 

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