Choral Society off to Winchester Cathedral


The prestigious and historic venue of Winchester Cathedral will be home to the mighty singing force of the Llanelli Choral Society for a performance the great choruses and arias from world opera and oratorio.
Under the direction of acclaimed conductor John Hywel Williams MBE, one of Wales’ largest mixed choral forces will take audiences on a choral experience spanning Il Travatore, Nabucco, Aida, Cavalleria Rusticana, The Armed Man, Creation, Elijah and Messiah.
Highlights will include Zadok the Priest, Anvil Chorus, Chorus of Hebrew Slaves, Grand March, Easter Hymn, Benedictus, Achieved is the Glorious Work from The Creation, Elijah’s Thanks be to God and favourites from Handel’s Messah included the Hallelujian Chorus.
The evening will also include Welsh soprano, Adele O’Neill, pianist Jean Hywel and organist Rob Nicholls.
“To perform such a rich choral tapestry from the great choruses from world operas and oratorios in the beautiful surroundings of Winchester Cathedral will be a joy for artistes and audience alike”, explains conductor John Hywel Williams.
The Llanelli Choral Society’s performance in Winchester Cathedral will follow days after a sell-out joint Grand Gala Performance with leading UK tenor, Alfie Boe.
The performance will take place on Saturday 8th October at Winchester Cathedral. Tickets on sale (£15, £18, £22) from the Cathedral Box Office on 01962 857275 or online at www.tickets.winchester-cathedral.org.uk.

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