What’s on in York: Israel in Egypt – Handel at York Minster

York Musical Society

  • 01st Apr 17

19.30

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YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY and SAINT MICHAEL’S SINGERS, COVENTRY

YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY ORCHESTRA

CONDUCTOR: DAVID PIPE

The story of the Israelites’ escape from servitude in Egypt will be told again when York Musical Society (YMS) is joined by the Saint Michael’s Singers from Coventry. The two choirs will join forces for a performance of Handel’s mighty oratorio, Israel in Egypt, on Saturday 1 April.

Using biblical texts from Exodus and Psalms, the 280-year-old work tells how Moses was able to lead the Israelites out of Egypt after God sent a whole series of plagues – frogs and flies and everything else – to force the Egyptians to let them go. Large choruses and thrilling music describe the chaos, including the parting of the Red Sea.

The Saint Michael’s Singers last sang with YMS in November 2014 when they together presented an outstanding Verdi’s Requiem at York Minster and Coventry Cathedral.

Soloists: Ruth Holton (soprano), Julie Cooper (soprano), Nicholas Hariades (countertenor), Nathan Vale (tenor), Richard Bannan (baritone) and Jonathan Sells (baritone)

Tickets: £20–£10 (Concessions Available, Under 12s free with full paying adult)

www.yorkmusicalsociety.org.uk

York Press reviews for YMS:

“The Dies Irae always hits the spot, but with forces unleashed by this massive choir, orchestra and the Minster acoustic, the sense of power radiating from the score was awesome.” – Verdi Requiem, November 2014

“Ensemble, dynamics and connection with David Pipe were impressively consistent and accurate; no mean feat for such a large group.” – Orff Carmina Burana, June 2016

What’s on in York: Flirting and Fainting: A Cultural History of the Corset

March 15th
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
£3
York Explore Coffee House
Come and join Dr Anne-Marie Evans (Subject Director for English Literature at York St John University) to explore the historical and cultural significance of the corset.

An essential item of clothing for women (and some men!) during the nineteenth century, the wearing of corsets can actually be traced back to the Renaissance period.

This event will debate the importance of the corset as a fashion item, and also consider its connections with the development of the women’s suffrage movement in England and America.

Tickets are £3 or £2 with a YorkCard and can be booked at any library, by calling 01904 552828 or emailing us at york@exploreyork.org.uk. The ticket also includes a hot drink.

What’s on in York: An Evening with Kate Garraway

 

York Explore Library :
Mon 13 Mar :
6.30pm – 8.00pm :
£3

Mar _13 Kate Garraway _388 Adam LawrenceAs she approaches 50, Kate will discuss ‘the biggest issues women in their supposed ‘prime’ face and by drawing on her own experiences and those of others, will challenge herself more than she’s ever done so before.

With all of the natural warmth and humour she’s known for, it will be a candid look at what it really means to be a modern older woman: Is she running out of time? Should she have had children earlier? How will she cope when they leave home? What on Earth is happening to her body? Should she be bungee jumping, skydiving…and all of those other bucket list type things? Is cosmetic surgery the norm now? What will happen to her sex life after the menopause? Is her pension big enough? Her parents cared for?

The height of her career (gulp) over? And why, oh, why do her knickers keep getting bigger!’

Tickets £3 and are available from Waterstones or online.