THE University of York Choir will perform Rachmaninov's All-Night Vigil and Bruckner's Mass in E minor at York Minster on March 15 at 7.30pm.
"The All-Night Vigil [Rachmaninov's Vespers Opus 37, to give it its more formal title] is an unaccompanied setting of texts taken from the Russian Orthodox service of Vespers," says conductor Peter Seymour.
"Written as Russia was on the brink of revolution, Rachmaninov used ancient chants and folk song techniques to create this moving and reflective work; one of his finest."
For Bruckner's Mass in E minor, the University Choir will be accompanied by a wind band. "Like the Rachmaninov Vespers, the music looks back to that of an earlier age, this time to Palestrina," says Peter. "Both works will complement the generous acoustic and magnificent setting of the Minster Nave."
Tickets cost £5 to £25 (free for accompanied under-16s) on 01904 322439, at yorkconcerts.co.uk or via email to boxoffice@york.ac.uk
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