Franz
Liszt composed the Hungarian Coronation Mass whichwas first performed on 8 June 1867.After the first performance Liszt added the
Offertory, and two years later the Gradual.
Franz
Schubert is noted for the melody and harmony of his songs and chamber
music.His Mass No. 2 in G was
composed in just a week in 1815, when he was only 18.
The
Chorale is delighted to be joined by their 2015 and 2016 Vocal Award winners
Olivia Sheat (soprano) and Joseph Haddow (bass) along with Ellen Barrett (mezzo
soprano) and John Beaglehole (tenor).The renowned Douglas Mews will accompany the performance on the organ.