Sanctuary & Solidarity: a concert giving voice to hope

Experience heartfelt choral music by composers including Caroline Shaw and Thomas Tallis performed by acclaimed vocal collective , led by Artistic Director Tom Herring.

This special evening of solidarity and song will also feature performances by Reading’s Ukrainian choir, Kryla, who will join forces with SANSARA for a performance of Natalia Tsupryk’s A Quiet Night-Tyhoyi Nochi. Commissioned in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, A Quiet Night has since been performed by choirs around the world, connecting people in musical acts of solidarity with those displaced by conflict.

We will also hear from representatives from Reading's Refugee Support Group, providing an opportunity to learn about the charity’s work in the community.

Come & Sing

We would love to hear many voices joining together in solidarity and song. If you would like to join in singing A Quiet Night with SANSARA and Kryla, please fill out this short form. All voice parts and experience levels welcome.

Schedule

• 4.15pm - arrival at Reading Minster for Come & Sing
• 4.30-5pm - Come & Sing A Quiet Night rehearsal
• 5.30pm - doors open
• 6pm - concert starts
• 7.30pm - concert ends

There will be a 20 minute interval with drinks available to purchase (in aid of the Refugee Support Group).

Tickets will also be available to purchase on the door (cash only), but we encourage you to book in advance.

Travel

Reading Minster is a 7min walk from Reading Station.

Town centre car parks include: Broad Street Mall, Q-Park Chatham Place, The Oracle, and Holy Brook.

Donation

If you would like to donate further in support of this concert, please visit our Go Fund Me page.

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Host or Publisher Amy Sykes