Saturday, July 4th. 6pm
St Mary of Charity, Faversham, Kent.
Experience a piece of living history. Often called the “greatest musical achievement of the Russian Orthodox Church,” Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers) is far more than just a concert—it is the last, glorious echo of a world that was about to vanish forever. Composed in 1915 on the brink of revolution, this unmeasured masterpiece weaves a breathtaking tapestry of the human voice: basses anchoring the earth with impossibly deep notes, altos and tenors weaving the rich history of ancient chant, and sopranos rising above it all like pure, shimmering light.
Come hear why the composer himself considered this his ultimate crown jewel.
“I loved it as I have loved no other work of mine.” — Sergei Rachmaninoff
Reserve your seat here.
Free of charge (retiring collection).
Venue: St Mary of Charity, Faverham. Kent. ME13 8GZ
