As autumn arrives and November draws near, the Northampton Bach
Choir prepares once again to host its annual Remembrance Concert -
an evening dedicated to reflection, remembrance, and the
transformative power of music.
This year’s programme brings together works that explore the
complexity of memory, destiny, and the enduring human spirit.
Through these carefully chosen pieces, the choir invites the
audience to pause, reflect, and find solace in shared experience.
Opening the concert is Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, a
vivid musical seascape inspired by the rugged Scottish coastline.
With its evocative melodies and atmospheric orchestration, this
overture sets a contemplative tone - calling listeners to embark on
a journey through waves of memory and emotion.
Next, Brahms’ Song of Destiny (Schicksalslied) offers a
meditation on fate and the contrast between human suffering and
divine serenity. Rich in choral and orchestral textures, this
profound setting of Hölderlin’s poetry moves from celestial calm to
passionate turmoil, ultimately leaving space for hope amidst
uncertainty.
The concert concludes with Cecilia McDowall’s Da Vinci Requiem.
A modern masterpiece, this work weaves together texts from the Latin
Mass with the writings of Leonardo da Vinci, blending ancient ritual
with Renaissance curiosity and creativity. Through its luminous
harmonies and poignant reflections, the Da Vinci Requiem
offers both a commemoration of those we have lost and a celebration
of the enduring quest for meaning.
As the days grow shorter and we gather to remember, the Northampton
Bach Choir’s Remembrance Concert provides a space for collective
reflection and renewal. We invite you to join us this November for
an evening of music that honours the past, comforts the present, and
inspires hope for the future.Programme:
Northampton Bach Choir
Mendelssohn –
Hebrides Overture
Brahms –
Song of Destiny (Schicksaslied)
McDowall –
Da Vinci Requiem
Simon Toyne - Conductor
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