Michael Collins conducts Orchestra of the Swan and Rachel Mahon in Poulenc’s Organ Concerto and other works.

One of the most iconic buildings in the world and a miracle of mid-twentieth century architecture and design, Coventry Cathedral is the perfect setting for a programme that is by turns contemplative and dramatic. From the eternally descending progressions of Arvo Pärt’s Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten to Dives and Lazarus, Vaughan Williams passionately reworks the English folk song.

The first half ends with Derek Nisbet’s Symphony of Remembering, created especially for this cathedral and featuring the testimony of people who have suffered more recent losses, including through the pandemic. Mahler’s transcendent Adagietto from his Fifth symphony is followed by the Gothic drama of Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani.

The Poulenc provides the perfect showcase for the magnificent Harrison & Harrison organ built in 1962 featuring a façade designed by the building’s architect Sir Basil Spence. All proceeds from this concert will go to the Cathedral’s Diamond Jubilee Organ Appeal which seeks to raise 1 million to fund the restoration of the Cathedral’s iconic instrument.

This concert wouldn't be possible without the support and funding of Coventry University. All proceeds will go to the Cathedral’s Diamond Jubilee Organ Appeal.

Tickets

General Admission

£15.00+£1.76

Concessions

£10.00+£1.37