Sanctuary & Solidarity: a concert giving voice to hope
Join us for this special fundraising concert at Reading Minster on Saturday 25 April. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Reading's Refugee Support Group.
Experience heartfelt choral music by composers including Caroline Shaw and Thomas Tallis performed by acclaimed vocal collective SANSARA, led by Artistic Director Tom Herring.
Reading’s Ukrainian choir Kryla will also sing, including joining forces with SANSARA to perform Natalia Tsupryk’s A Quiet Night – Tyhoyi Nochi. Commissioned in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, A Quiet Night has since been performed by choirs around the world, connecting people in musical acts of solidarity with those displaced by conflict.
This special evening of solidarity and song includes a guest performance by award-winning soprano Ruby Hughes of Errolyn Wallen’s Peace on Earth, adding her voice to this powerful programme of reflection and hope.
We will also hear from representatives from Reading's Refugee Support Group, providing an opportunity to learn about the charity’s work in the community.
Come & Sing
We would love to hear many voices joining together in solidarity and song. If you would like to join in singing A Quiet Night with SANSARA and Kryla, please fill out this short form. All voice parts and experience levels welcome.
Schedule
- 4.15pm - arrival at Reading Minster for Come & Sing
- 4.30-5pm - Come & Sing A Quiet Night rehearsal
- 5.30pm - doors open
- 6pm - concert starts
- 7.30pm - concert ends
There will be a 20 minute interval with drinks available to purchase (in aid of the Refugee Support Group).
Donation
If you would like to donate further in support of this concert, please visit our Go Fund Me page.