Minch Fest 21 has now been and gone, but here are a few pictures to give you a flavour. You can also watch a video of snippets of the rehearsals here
Details of the programme for 2022 will be released in mid-February, but here is an outline of the last year's events.
Friday August 27 at 8pm - Candlelit Compline
The ancient monastic office for the closing of the day, sung to music by Thomas Talls (c.1505 - 1585); music to include Tallis Te Lucis ante terminum; Nunc Dimittis; Sancte Deus
Saturday August 28 a 11am - Choral Matins
Music by C17th and C18th composers William Hine (from Gloucester) and Henry Hall (from Hereford) are two underrated local composers. There will be an anthem by John Blow O Lord you have searched me out
Sunday August 29 at 10am - Mozart Mass
As part of the Parish Eucharist we will sing Mozart's Spaztenmesse accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble.
Sunday August 29 at 5.30pm - Choral Evensong
The Festival closes with Choral Evensong featuring the music of the great Tudor composer William Byrd.
Here is the full programme:
