Wednesday 16th July

13:00–16:00 – Choral Workshop with Sir John Rutter – FULLY BOOKED
19:00 – Concert: Celebrate Creation!
Tickets: £25 (Workshop Participant) | £18 (Evening Concert Audience Only)

Join us for a unique opportunity to sing under the baton of Sir John Rutter, one of the world’s most beloved composers and conductors of choral music. This special event opens the Festival with a Choral Workshop and Concert in the awe-inspiring setting of Salisbury Cathedral.

From 1:00pm to 4:00pm, workshop participants will rehearse with Sir John Rutter, exploring some of his most popular works alongside members of Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Chamber Choir, Junior Choir, and Youth Choir.

After a break, participants will return at 6:00pm for a short rehearsal, before taking part in the 7:00pm concert, celebrating the theme of “Celebrate Creation!”

Programme includes:

• John Rutter – Look at the World
• John Rutter – For the Beauty of the Earth
• John Rutter – All Things Bright and Beautiful
• John Rutter – I’ll Make Me a World
• Joseph Haydn – The Creation (Part 1)

Some works will be performed by the Cathedral Choirs alone, while others will include the full forces of our workshop singers – a truly uplifting and collaborative experience.

Ticket Information:

• Workshop + Concert Participation: £25 FULLY BOOKED
• Evening Concert Only (Audience): £18

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Gibbons and Palestrina
Friday 18th July, 18:30

Join us in the magnificent setting of Salisbury Cathedral for a special concert marking two remarkable musical anniversaries. This evening of sublime choral and instrumental music celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the master of Renaissance polyphony, and the 400th anniversary of the death of Orlando Gibbons, one of England’s finest composers.

Palestrina: Kyrie and Gloria (Missa Æterna Christi munera)

Palestrina In ev’ry place I find my grief (Ogni loco mi porge doglia)

Gibbons Fair is the rose

Gibbons Fantasia a3

Gibbons Pavan a5

Gibbons O thou the central orb

Gibbons O clap your hands

Gibbons O God the king of glory

Palestrina Sanctus and Benedictus (Missa Æterna Christi munera)

Palestrina Sound out my voice (Vestiva i colli)

Gibbons Trust not too much fair youth

Gibbons In nomine 2 a5

Palestrina Agnus Dei (Missa Æterna Christi munera)

Palestrina Exsultate Deo

Palestrina Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes

Gibbons: See, see the Word is incarnate

For this concert, the choirs of the Three Cathedrals are delighted to be joined by the renowned Viol ensemble the Rose Consort of Viols; an ensemble with whom we have collaborated successfully in previous Festivals.

Tickets £17-£39

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Haydn and Mozart
Saturday 19th July, 18:30

Vesperae Solennes de Confessore K339 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Adagio and Fugue in C minor – K546 Mozart
Ave verum – K618 Mozart
Missa in Angustiis (Nelson Mass) – Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)

Combined choristers and Lay Vicars of the Three Cathedrals
The Hanover Band
Soprano – Amy Carson
Alto – Martha McLorinan
Tenor – Peter Davoren
Bass – Timothy Dickinson

The Festival closes with a performance of some of the greatest works of the classical period by Mozart and Haydn. The combined choirs are joined by renowned soloists as well as The Hanover Band. The Band is one of the leading orchestras particularly in this repertoire and this promises to be a concert not to miss.

Tickets £17-£39

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Wednesday 16th July

13:00 – Choral Workshop with Sir John Rutter
Sir John Rutter is a well-known English composer, conductor, editor, arranger and record producer, mainly of choral music. We are delighted that Sir John is able to join us this year and will open the Festival with a Workshop and Concert in the Cathedral led by Salisbury’s Cathedral Choir, Chamber Choir, Junior Choir and Youth Choir. Book a ticket to the workshop and you can learn from Sir John Rutter, then sing in the concert alongside our choirs.
The Workshop with Sir John Rutter is now fully booked.

16:30 – Choral Evensong
Salisbury Cathedral Girl Choristers (Quire)

19:00 – Come and Sing Choral Concert with Sir John Rutter
Sir John Rutter and Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Youth Choir, Chamber Choir and Junior Choir (Nave/Crossing)
Those who only wish to watch the concert and not take part in the workshop can book an audience member ticket.
Audience tickets £18. Book Tickets here. 

21:00 – Compline
Lay Vicars of Salisbury Cathedral (North Transept)

Thursday 17th July

10:00 – Sung Mattins
Chichester Cathedral Choir (Quire)

11:30 – Piano Trio Concert
This piano concert will feature the music of Maurice Ravel to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth. A visionary French composer, Ravel is renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship, rich harmonies, and masterful ability to evoke emotion through music.
Music by Ravel and Mendelssohn (North Transept)
David Halls (Piano), Bryony Moody (Cello) and Daphne Moody (Violin)
Tickets £18. Book Tickets here. 

16:30 – Choral Evensong (BBC Recorded)
Girl Choristers of Salisbury and Winchester, Chichester Cathedral Choir and all Lay Vicars (Quire)

17:30 – Patrons’ Reception
(Cloisters) This events is for patrons of the Southern Cathedrals Festival. For more information or to join, please contact Matt Geer on doctor.mattgeer@outlook.com

18:30 – Organ Concert
John Challenger with Large Screen (Nave/Quire) Salisbury Cathedral’s Assistant Director of Music plays a concert on the famous Father Willis organ. In this concert, our large screen will be used so the audience will be able to see into the organ loft.
Programme:
Howells – Rhapsody No 3
Holst – Venus
N Boulanger – Improvisation
Preston – Alleluyas
Ravel – Andante du Quatour
Vierne – Symphonie I
Tickets £18. Book Tickets here.

21:00 – Late Night Concert 
Lay Vicars of Salisbury Cathedral (North Transept). Join Salisbury Cathedral’s six Lay Vicars as they sing a selection of familiar sacred repertoire as well as some lighter close-harmony – from Tallis to the Beach Boys!
Tickets £18. Book Tickets here. 

Friday 18th July

10:00 – Sung Mattins
Boys and Lay Clerks of Winchester Cathedral (Quire)

11:30 – Stephen Abbott Talk “In Quires and Places where we sing”
Salisbury Senior Lay Vicar Stephen Abbott, will reflect on his many years of service to the music of Salisbury Cathedral. (North Transept)
Tickets £10. Book Tickets here. 

16:30 – Choral Evensong
Lay Vicars of Salisbury Cathedral (Quire)

18:30 – Gibbons and Palestrina Concert
Join us in the magnificent setting of Salisbury Cathedral for a special concert marking two remarkable musical anniversaries. This evening of sublime choral and instrumental music celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the master of Renaissance polyphony, and the 400th anniversary of the death of Orlando Gibbons, one of England’s finest composers.
Music by Gibbons and Palestrina (West End)
Senior Choristers and Lay Vicars of the Three Cathedrals with Rose Consort of Viols
Tickets £17-£39. Book Tickets here.

21:00 – Late Night Piano Duets
This piano concert will feature the music of Maurice Ravel to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth. David Halls and Alistair Watson (North Transept)
Tickets £18. Book Tickets here. 

Saturday 19th July

10:30 – Festival Eucharist
Boy Choristers of Salisbury and Winchester, Chichester Cathedral Choir and all Lay Vicars
(Nave and Quire, Livestreamed)
Preacher – The Rev Lucy Winkett
President – The Bishop of Salisbury, The Rt Rev Stephen Lake

12:15 – Festival Lunch
(Sarum College)
£28. Book here. 

14:30 – Elizabeth Kenny Lute Concert
Elizabeth Kenny – Lute (St Thomas’s Church). St Thomas’s Church plays host to a concert by Elizabeth Kenny, one of the world’s leading lutenists. Elizabeth will explore solo repertoire in this magnificent space.
Tickets £18. Book Tickets here. 

18:30 – Haydn and Mozart Concert
Mozart Vespers and Haydn Nelson Mass (Nave)
The Combined Choristers and Lay Vicars of the Three Cathedrals with The Hanover Band
Tickets £17-£39. Book Tickets here.