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A double century in Coventry

200 singers from across the Midlands and further afield gathered together to add their voices to a special, celebratory Evensong service marking the centenary of the death of celebrated church music composer Charles Villiers Stanford.

The music was directed by international conductor, Nicholas Cleobury, who had more than 50 musicians of the Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra, plus the might of the Cathedral’s famous Harrison organ at his disposal as well as the massed choir.

RSCM’s Director, Hugh Morris, was in attendance and said: ‘To be in the congregation for this service was a delight. It was so uplifting to experience such glorious sounds ringing around the Cathedral, offered as praise in worship. The cathedral team was so welcoming; it made for a most enjoyable day’.

© Jamie Gray