Portsmouth Choral Union Concert
About this event
An extraordinary evening of choral masterworks brings together two deeply moving explorations of life, loss, and eternal peace. This profound concert pairs Eric Whitacre's contemporary masterpiece, The Sacred Veil, with Gabriel Fauré's timeless Requiem in D minor (Op. 48). Together, they offer a human and comforting perspective on mortality across the centuries. Eric Whitacre's The Sacred Veil is an hour-long, 12-movement tour de force. It features a text by Charles Anthony Silvestri commemorating his young wife, Julie, who died of ovarian cancer. The score is both structurally complex and emotionally direct. It stands as a monumental, non-religious, and non-political contribution to our understanding of grief. Whitacre's movements map the intimate narrative of courtship, love, loss, and the ultimate search for solace. The music shifts from heart-wrenching sorrow to meditative affirmation. Gabriel Fauré's Requiem was composed between 1887 and 1890. This seven-movement masterpiece is celebrated as one of the most beloved choral works of the 19th century. It is a "Lullaby of Death" which, unlike the dramatic, terrifying Requiems of Mozart or Verdi, radiates serene comfort. It focuses
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Start time
- 00:00
Getting there & venue info
Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas', See venue website, Portsmouth .
Good to know
What time does Portsmouth Choral Union Concert start?
Portsmouth Choral Union Concert is on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas', Portsmouth. The listed start time is 00:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Portsmouth Choral Union Concert?
Official set times for Portsmouth Choral Union Concert haven't been published. The listed start is 00:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas'?
Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas' is at See venue website, , Portsmouth.
