Come and Sing Workshop - Requiem Aeternam
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Requiem Æternam
“Now that’s what I call a Requiem!”
Come and Sing Workshop for all ability levels
A choral day of well-loved movements from iconic Requiem settings including Verdi’s Dies Irae, Brahms’ Denn wir haben, Mozart’s Rex tremendae and Fauré’s Agnus Dei.
Conductor - Matthew Hamilton
Choral Director of the Hallé and past Music Director of Reading Bach Choir
Accompanist – Nicholas Shaw
Saturday 12th September 2026
at Caversham Heights Methodist Church,
Highmoor Road, Caversham, RG4 7BG
Registration from 9:45am
Start 10:30am - Finish 5pm
There will be an informal performance at 4:15pm: invite your family and friends (free entry, donations welcome)
Tickets
£25: music, tea/coffee & cake included
(£20 under 21s)
Bring your own lunch (no alcohol please)
Visit www.readingbachchoir.org.uk to book
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Experience the spine-tingling drama of some of the most iconic requiems with us.
In this workshop we’ll explore the contrasts and consonances between some of the great requiem settings, from the quiet intimacy of Fauré to the exuberant theatricality of Verdi. Spanning nearly 200 years of music history, and a variety of religious and ceremonial approaches to the requiem, the vocal demands of the day will be equally varied!
Whether you are an experienced chorister or have never sung a requiem before, come and enjoy the thrill of singing these masterpieces with us. You are all very welcome.
We are delighted to welcome Matthew Hamilton (RBC director 2010-2017) back to Reading for this special 60th anniversary workshop. Since celebrating our 50th anniversary with us, Matthew has become a leading director of symphonic choruses, and has prepared all of today’s works for many of the world’s leading conductors and orchestras. He is currently the Choral Director at the Hallé.
“Now that’s what I call a Requiem!”
Come and Sing Workshop for all ability levels
A choral day of well-loved movements from iconic Requiem settings including Verdi’s Dies Irae, Brahms’ Denn wir haben, Mozart’s Rex tremendae and Fauré’s Agnus Dei.
Conductor - Matthew Hamilton
Choral Director of the Hallé and past Music Director of Reading Bach Choir
Accompanist – Nicholas Shaw
Saturday 12th September 2026
at Caversham Heights Methodist Church,
Highmoor Road, Caversham, RG4 7BG
Registration from 9:45am
Start 10:30am - Finish 5pm
There will be an informal performance at 4:15pm: invite your family and friends (free entry, donations welcome)
Tickets
£25: music, tea/coffee & cake included
(£20 under 21s)
Bring your own lunch (no alcohol please)
Visit www.readingbachchoir.org.uk to book
BACK
Experience the spine-tingling drama of some of the most iconic requiems with us.
In this workshop we’ll explore the contrasts and consonances between some of the great requiem settings, from the quiet intimacy of Fauré to the exuberant theatricality of Verdi. Spanning nearly 200 years of music history, and a variety of religious and ceremonial approaches to the requiem, the vocal demands of the day will be equally varied!
Whether you are an experienced chorister or have never sung a requiem before, come and enjoy the thrill of singing these masterpieces with us. You are all very welcome.
We are delighted to welcome Matthew Hamilton (RBC director 2010-2017) back to Reading for this special 60th anniversary workshop. Since celebrating our 50th anniversary with us, Matthew has become a leading director of symphonic choruses, and has prepared all of today’s works for many of the world’s leading conductors and orchestras. He is currently the Choral Director at the Hallé.
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Where is it happening?
Caversham Heights Methodist Church, 74 Highmoor Road, Reading, RG4 7BG, United Kingdom
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