Discover the stars of the future as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Student Scholars scheme with a journey from the Renaissance to the greatest hits of recent decades, plus iconic works from two of the giants of 20th-century British music. Britten’s immortal tribute to the patron saint of music is heard alongside Howells' Take him Earth for cherishing - dedicated to John F Kennedy, who was assassinated 60 years ago on St Cecilia’s Day.

Programme includes:
Byrd Ave verum corpus
Purcell Jehovah, quam multi sunt hostes mei
Britten Hymn to St Cecilia
Howells Take him Earth for cherishing
Bacharach Anyone who had a heart

Running time is approx. 2 hours including interval.