Harmonies of Humanity

African Sanctus is an unorthodox setting of the Latin Mass, blending beautiful choral writing with unique and rare recordings of traditional African music collected by the composer himself on journeys taken on the River Nile between 1969 and 1973. This recorded music is woven into the live performance which also includes the choir, soprano soloist, percussion ensemble and instrumentalists. David Fanshawe described his African Sanctus as a celebratory work expressing unity between peoples, their faiths and, above all, their music. Created in the 1970s, Fanshawe attempted to celebrate one God and one world combining his own choral setting of the Sanctus with recordings collected during his study of music in Africa. 50 years later, we view Fanshawe’s work through a broader and more modern lense, providing an opportunity to explore Fanshawe’s 1970’s fusion of music, but also the contemporary notions of African and British people, culture and faith

There will also be perfomances of Psalm 6 ​ by Fernandus Franco Old Buddhist Prayer by Lili Boulanger Hymn to the Sun by Lili Boulanger Psalm 24 by Lili Boulanger Gloria by Rollo Dilworth

Full tIcket price £18 , under 18's free entry (Adult tickets on door £20). No Booking Fee Price includes a Programme and an interval glass of wine. Wheelchair users please call 07835 115716 to arrange available space Seating is in the pews, please bring a cushion if you wish

We are grateful for the financial support of The Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust for their support again this season.