In March 2027 GCS collaborates with Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra to give two performances of Beethoven’s ninth symphony. Soloists, chorus, orchestra and repertoire are the same for both events but venue, ticketing and conductor are different for each.

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Soloists:

Claire Wild, Soprano

Olivia Ray, Alto

Robyn Lyn Evans, Tenor

Aidan Smith, Bass

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Saturday 13th March (Cheltenham Town Hall 7.30pm) - Conductor: David Curtis

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​​Saturday 20th March (Gloucester Cathedral 7pm) - Conductor: Adrian Partington

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Experience an evening of monumental choral power as Gloucester Choral Society and Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra unite in the majestic surroundings of Cheltenham Town Hall and under the magnificent vaulted ceiling of Gloucester Cathedral.

 

This breathtaking musical event pairs Ralph Vaughan Williams' soaring Toward the Unknown Region with Beethoven’s immortal Symphony No. 9.

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Vaughan Williams: Toward the Unknown Region

 

A transcendent setting of Walt Whitman’s poetry, this visionary work captures the spirit's journey into the infinite and the unknown.​

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Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor

The ultimate triumph of the symphonic repertoire. Experience the profound emotional depths of Beethoven's masterpiece, culminating in the joyous, roof-raising Ode to Joy.

 

Don't miss this unforgettable clash of musical giants and spiritual reflection. Secure your seat and be a part of a spectacular night of live music in the heart of Gloucestershire.