Addison Singers To Perform Schubert's 'Mass in E Flat'

Oratorio Choir being joined by five vocal soloists and the Brandenburg Sinfonia

The Addison Oratorio Choir are joined by five exceptional vocal soloists and the Brandenburg Sinfonia for one Schubert's grandest and most elaborate setting of the Mass, his Mass in E flat - a work on an epic scale that the composer never heard.

It was premiered the year after his death, conducted by his brother Ferdinand Schubert. The Mass makes pointed references to Schubert's 'Holy Trinity' of composers - Mozart, Beethoven and Bach and contains some of the most dramatic and heart-felt music the composer ever wrote.

From far more recent musical history, actually completed less than two years ago, comes 'The Heavens and the Heart' by the British composer James Francis Brown, three psalm settings, two joyful and energetic songs of praise, framing a calmer and more reflective one. The perfect uplifting contrast to the more tortured and questioning sound world of Schubert's great masterpiece.

The conductor & Musical Director is David Wordsworth.

The performance takes place on Saturday 24 March at 7.30pm at St. Peter’s Church, Southfield Road, Chiswick W4 1BB, near the junction of St Alban’s Avenue. Free street parking available around the site.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance for £13, concessions £11, under 16's £3 (all + booking fee), via or £15 / £13 / £3 on the door.

For more info about the choir go to www.addisonsingers.com.

March 12, 2018