Mahler 8: Symphony of a Thousand
Schedule
Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Coventry Cathedral | Coventry, EN
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Leamington SinfoniaWarwick & Kenilworth Choral Society
Leamington Bach Choir
Daventry Choral Society
Divertimento
Coventry Cathedral Chorus
Spires Philharmonic Chorus
Coventry Cathedral Choir
Warwickshire Youth Choirs
A once-in-a-lifetime experience comes to Warwickshire as the Leamington Sinfonia, under the direction of Joe Davies, presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, the legendary 'Symphony of a Thousand'.
Bringing together the vast forces of eight choirs, a full symphony orchestra, and eight soloists, this monumental work is one of the largest-scale choral symphonies ever written. From the ecstatic opening hymn 'Veni Creator Spiritus' to the radiant setting of Goethe’s Faust, Mahler’s Eighth is a breathtaking journey that unites voices and instruments in a vision of transcendence, humanity, and divine love.
Rarely performed because of its sheer size and power, this performance promises to be a landmark in the musical life of the region — an overwhelming celebration of sound, spirit, and community.
Conductor: Joe Davies
Leader: Edward Boothroyd
Magna Peccatrix: Holly Teague
Una poenitentium: Katy Thomson
Mater Gloriosa: Sofia Kirwan-Baez
Mulier Samaritana: Georgia Mae Ellis
Maria Aegyptiaca: Rhian Davies
Doctor Marianus: Jack Dolan
Pater Ecstaticus: Ross Cumming
Pater Profundus: William Stevens
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Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street,Coventry, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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