In our next event, Dorking Choral Society will be competing in the Leith Hill Musical Festival 2012. DCS are in Division 3 of the Festival along with choral societies from Epsom, Horsley and Leatherhead.

This year’s event takes place on 12 April 2012 at the Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking and we will be performing:

Fauré – Requiem
Karl Jenkins – Gloria
Pilkington – Rest, sweet nymphs
Whitacre – The seal lullaby
Martin – Come to the fair
Vaughan Williams – Sound sleep
Moeran – Good wine

The soloists are Rachel Redmond (Soprano) and Jon Stainsby (Baritone) and the English Festival Orchestra conducted by Brian Kay. Special guest on the night will be Karl Jenkins, there to see and hear his Gloria performed.

The competition for the Societies starts at 9:00am and the evening concert begins at 7:30pm.

Tickets are available from DCS or call the Festival on 01403 240093 or via the LHMF website.

Dorking Choral Society invites you to A SUMMER EVENING of Vaughan Williams‘ Songs.

St Barnabas Church, Ranmore Saturday 25 June 2011 at  5.30 pm followed by a bring-your-own picnic.

Conductor Gregory Batsleer
Accompanist Gavin Roberts
Soloists from the Royal College of Music

Tickets £10 from 01737 843258 or on the door.

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