RBC Chamber Choir
St Alban the Martyr
Highgate Birmingham
Free admission, retiring collection

RBC Chamber Choir
Director Julian Wilkins
Duruflé 4 Motets on Gregorian Themes
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
Messiaen O sacrum convivium
Poulenc 4 Motets for a time of penitence
Villette Hymne à la Vierge
Martin Mass for unaccompanied double choir
A concert of sacred choral music by some of the leading French (and Swiss, in the case of Frank Martin) composers of the 19th and 20th century, of which the Cantique de Jean Racine by a 20-year old Fauré is particularly cherished. Gregorian themes and intricate harmonies blend in a celebration of timeless choral artistry.
Running time approx. two hours including interval
Part of RBC French Season 2024–25