Harrogate Choral Society enjoys night out at The Choral
Ahead of their upcoming concert, members of Harrogate Choral Society gathered on Friday at the Everyman Cinema in Harrogate to enjoy a viewing of The Choral.
The film, a comedy-drama featuring Ralph Fiennes, explores the themes of community, resilience and the power of music during the tumultuous times of World War I. As the community grapples with the chaos brought by war, they find solace and unity through music, culminating in a glorious performance of Edward Elgar’s ‘The Dream of Gerontius’.
What was undoubtedly a fun night out for all, was also poignant as the choir will be performing its next concert on Saturday 15th November entitled – Pacem, a concert for peace at St Wilfrid’s church in Harrogate.
Like the film, the concert will explore feelings on war and peace, featuring music from Edward Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Joanna Marsh and Leonard Bernstein. Harrogate Choral will be accompanied by the National Festival Orchestra and the concert will be conducted by the Society’s Music Director, David Lawrence.
Paul Jackson Co-chair of the society said: “We all enjoyed a fabulous social to see the Choral. Although set in a different era and in a fictional Yorkshire town, I’m sure that many singers, choirs and choral societies will find their own parallels with the film.
"It resonated with those of us who have found friendship and joy through our shared enjoyment of this music. I would encourage anyone who thinks they might like to be part of our community to come along to our concert next week and consider joining Harrogate Choral.”
Event details:
Pacem – a concert for peace
3pm, Saturday, November 15
St Wilfrid’s Church, Harrogate
Tickets £18 (students and under 5’s £5)