Bruckner's Second Mass
Majestic. Thoughtful. A cathedral of sound.
Who’s on stage
Tim Burke directs the Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia in full voice together with Royal Northern Sinfonia and Alison Gill on piano.
What they’re playing
Bruckner’s Second Mass takes you on a journey from quiet thoughtfulness to full-throated celebration. Uplifting, majestic, wind instruments mingle with voices to build a cathedral of sound. You’ll feel the calm settle on you, like taking a deep breath.
Plus choral music by Fauré, Boulanger, Ravel, Brahms and more.
Need to know
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Seating: seating is unreserved, except for Access bookings. Arrive early for the best view.
Tickets: web sales will close at 3pm on the day of the concert. Any remaining tickets will be sold on the door (card or exact cash only).
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Johannes Brahms O schöne Nacht! from 4 Quartets
Robert Schumann In der Nacht from Spanisches Liederspiel
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Zauberkreis
Gabriel Fauré Le ruisseau
Maurice Ravel Adagio from Piano Concerto in G Major
Lili Boulanger Hymne au soleil
Anton Bruckner Mass No. 2
Who's playing it
Tim Burke conductor
Alison Gill piano
Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia
Royal Northern Sinfonia
This event takes place at:
Hexham Abbey
Beaumont Street
Hexham
NE46 3NB
hexhamabbey.org.uk