Narborough Events
| 2124107 | Ely Consort |
| Date | Saturday 21st June 2025 |
| Description | Ely Consort really will "sing a new song" in this concert, which takes place in the magnificent Lady Chapel. The choir will pair old and new settings of familiar texts, and the programme includes the world premiere of Sing, O heav'ns by the renowned contemporary choral composer Ben Ponniah, which has been commissioned by Ely Consort specifically for the incredible acoustics of the Lady Chapel. This new work will be contrasted with a seventeenth century version by the Ely composer John Amner. Other highlights will include settings of Cantate Domino, canticum novum. ('Sing unto the Lord a new song') by Claudio Monteverdi and Ko Matsushita, Bob Chilcott’s Silver Swan, an imaginative integration of Orlando Gibbons’ well-known part-song with brand new music, and Eric Whitacre’s stunning setting of When David heard, an incredible piece which captures the meaning of this text in an extraordinarily powerful and emotional manner. They are delighted to be joined by guest soloist Cherry Blanchard (flute), who will contrast sonata movements by Bach and Poulenc. Do come along and enjoy the Lady Chapel's superb acoustic resounding to some old and new choral, and flute, works, including a world premiere! This concert is part of the 2025 Ely Arts Festival. Ely Consort would like to acknowledge the kind support of The Williams Church Music Trust in connection with this concert and promoting new works of sacred music. Musical Director/Conductor: Matthew Rudd Piano: Anne Reece Flute: Cherry Blanchard Full programme: Thomas Weelkes / Eric Whitacre: When David heard Claudio Monteverdi / Ko Matsushita: Cantate Domino Thomas Tallis / James MacMillan: If ye love me John Amner / Ben Ponniah (World premiere - Ely Consort commission): Sing, O heav'ns Orlando Gibbons / Bob Chilcott: The Silver Swan Marek Raczynski / Peter Philips: Gaudeamus omnes Flute solos - Cherry Blanchard JS Bach: Adagio ma non tanto (from Sonata in E minor) Roussel: Pan (from Joueurs de flûte) Francis Poulenc: Allegro malinconico (from Sonata in E minor) Christopher Ball: Pagan Piper (from Invocations of Pan) (unaccompanied) Tickets: ?£20. Under 18s Free. (unreserved seating) Tickets are only refundable if Ely Cathedral cancels an event or changes a date. No alcohol or glass may be brought into the Cathedral. |
| Time(s) | 19.30-21.30 |
| Location | Lady Chapel |
| Price | £20. Under 18s Free. (unreserved seating) |
| Post code | CB7 4DL |
| Web links | Related link |
| info@elyconsort.org.uk | |
Venue details | Ely Cathedral |
| Address | Chapter House
The College Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL |
| Telephone No. | 01353 667735 |
| Opening times | Summer: Mon-Sat 07.00-19.00. Winter: Mon-Sat 07.30-18.00, Sun 07.30-17.00 |
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