Norwich High School for Girls 2024 Choral Concert

Taking place at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist on Friday 22nd March at 7.30pm, the concert is a longstanding Norwich High School tradition, featuring a large community choir of students, staff, alumnae and friends alongside a full community orchestra. 

Programme:

Haydn's Cello Concerto No.1 Movement 1 performed by Eve Kelleway
A selection of works performed by our Chamber Choir under the Direction of Head of Instrumental Studies, Mrs Sarahjane Stephen
Whitacre's Lux Aurumque under the Direction of Head of Instrumental Studies, Mrs Sarahjane Stephen
Rimsky-Korsakov's Clarinet Concerto performed by Zara Hunter

Interval

Faure Requiem under the Direction of Director of Music, Mr Mark Hall
A serene choral masterpiece offering a comforting and intimate reflection on death, characterised by its gentle melodies, subtle orchestration, and a focus on tranquillity rather than dramatic intensity.

Dvorak Heirs of the White Mountain under the Direction of Director of Music, Mr Mark Hall
A patriotic and dramatic choral work that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of White Mountain, showcasing powerful orchestration, bold choral writing, and a celebration of Czech history.