Join Durham University Chamber Choir for Under the Greenwood Tree, a lyrical journey through British poetry and music, exploring Shakespeare, love, memory, and the natural world.
With almost every piece rooted in British poetry or composition, this concert celebrates British artists and the enduring influence of Shakespeare. The program weaves together choral settings from Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Sonnet 18, alongside works by Elgar, Finzi, Mealor, and Rebecca Dale.
Exploring themes of love and memory, the concert moves from the mournful strains of Drop, Drop, Slow Tears to the nostalgic beauty of Only in Sleep.
The imagery of the rose intertwines throughout, from the tender simplicity of A Spotless Rose to the dark warning of The Sick Rose, where love is tainted by selfishness. Pickard’s Three Latin Motets provide a moment of contemplation, while Set Me as a Seal and Deep in My Soul reflect on love’s enduring presence.
£10 Standard
£7 Concessions
£5 Durham Student Music Members
This concert takes place at Elvet Methodist Church, DH1 3HL.
The concert will begin at 7.30pm and last until approximately 9pm with a short inteval. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the concert.
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