| HPC Summer Concert, 7pm on 13th July 2024 at Christ Church, Silchester Road, St Leonards |
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In this centenary year of Puccini's death, we perform his youthful Messa di Gloria, written as his graduation exercise in 1880. Already operatic in its joyful energy and melodious lyricism, the work clearly points towards Puccini's future success. In contrast, Verdi's contemporaneous Quattro Pezzi Sacri (Four Sacred Pieces) date from late in his life, when he returned reflectively to his roots as a church musician. Yet here too operatic drama is never far away with intense contrasts of mood, vocal texture and instrumental colour.
We are delighted that Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra will once again be accompanying us in these delightful and inspiring works.
Join us for this uplifting summer concert given in beautiful Christ Church, St Leonards.
Verdi: Quattro pezzi sacri
Puccini: Messa di Gloria
Hastings Philharmonic Choir, with Anthony Flaum (tenor), Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Marcio da Silva
Tickets: £22/£17.50/£13
Students, under-18s, JSA/Universal Credit claimants £5/free
Available via our website: https://www.hastingsphilchoir.org.uk/summerconcert2024
or from The Bookkeeper, 1a King's Road, St Leonards TN37 6EA (open Thurs-Sat)
Book early to avoid disappointment! Our last concert sold out!
(Photo of Puccini statue in his birthplace, Lucca, © Catriona Lamont)
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