Acapella Folk group Broomdasher, Paul Hutchinson’s new instrumental trio Coracle, Carlisle Cathedral Choir and the whole audience will turn folk songs into hymns in a concert in the Cathedral on 20 October, which is part of the National celebrations to mark the 150th birthday of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
"From Pub to Pulpit" an imaginative and rousing concert tour which is being performed at twenty Cathedrals around the country after its premiere in the Gloucestershire village where Vaughan William was born, ending at the Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester in July 2023.
The final part of the concert brings to life the musical journey of folk songs Vaughan Williams collected and then used their tunes for hymns in The English Hymnal he edited in 1906.
Each concert is unique as the first section concert features the Cathedral choir performing their own choice of music alongside works associated with Vaughan Williams.
In the other sections, Coracle play variations on Vaughan Williams compositions and Broomdasher sing other folk songs he collected.
The Rev’d Canon Dr Benjamin Carter, Canon Warden at Carlisle Cathedral, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome “From Pub to Pulpit” to Carlisle Cathedral as part of our 900th Anniversary celebrations.”
“The concert, which will trace the journey of much loved tunes from pubs to churches through the genius of Ralph Vaughan Williams will be a tremendously enjoyable way to explore our anniversary theme of Journey and Rest.”
Tickets can be purchased from the Cathedral gift shop or online by visiting the Cathedral website.
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