A rare chance to come and listen to the traditional and beautiful service of Evensong held in the tranquil surroundings of the 11th oldest church in the country. Sung by Worth Choir and Directed by Alex Hiam.
If you are not accustomed to this traditional service, it is one that has been sung regularly in Church since the Sixteenth Century, and was based on the Services held daily in the medieval church. It’s the high proportion of music in Evensong which distinguishes it from other church services.
It is free to come to hear its choral music, performed live and to a high standard. and music will include:
- Preces and Responses by Thomas Tomkins (1572 – 1656)
- Like as the Hart by Herbert Howells (1892 -1983)
- Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F by George Dyson (1883 – 1964).
Followed by drinks and nibbles and with a collection towards the refurbishment of our buildings.