Fauré Requiem by Candlelight

Enjoy a stunning performance of Gabriel Fauré’s ethereal and uplifting setting of Requiem Op.48 in the evocative candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand, James Gibbs’ baroque masterpiece and arguably the most beautiful of the Queen Anne Churches. Faure’s setting is paired with Herbert Howells' powerful and intensely personal Requiem.

The performance begins at 8.30pm, and will last about 70 minutes, without interval, giving concert-goers time to have dinner before the performance.

Featuring

The L’Inviti Singers

with Alexander Pott (organ)

Directed by David Guest

Programme

Requiem – Herbert Howells

Requiem Op.48 – Gabriel Fauré

The L’Inviti Singers are one of the UK’s best-kept choral secrets. Handpicked from singers from the country’s top chamber choirs including Tenebrae, The Sixteen and the Monteverdi Choir, here's a short video of the choir singing What sweeter music? at Ripon Cathedral - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=hAY2gMf9LGl0QM6A&v=MHqb-mzT25E&feature=youtu.be

The choir is accompanied by organist Alexander Pott, and the performance is directed by David Guest, Director of the Christopher Wood Choral Foundation who are in residence at St Mary le Strand.