About Holst: In the Footsteps Concert A Musical Tour of Holst’s Cheltenham (Concert Only)
A short concert at All Saints’ Church where Holst’s father was organist and where Holst spent his formative years composing much of his early juvenilia. This concert will feature organ and choral works of Holst and his contemporaries.
Oriel Singers chamber choir
James Lancelot organ
Gustav Holst Nunc Dimittis
Imogen Holst Hymne to Christ
Gustav Holst From ‘Four Organ Voluntaries’ (2. Allegretto Pastorale, 3. Postlude in C)
Gustav Holst Five Partsongs, Op. 12
Ralph Vaughan Williams Three Preludes founded on Welsh hymn tunes (Bryn Calfaria; Rhosymedre; Hyfrydol)
Gustav Holst I Vow to Thee my Country (4')
Supported by
- The Patricia Routledge Foundation as part of the Holst 150 celebrations
Getting Here
Parking
There is very limited parking available at All Saints. The closest car park is located at Sherborne Pl, Cheltenham GL52 2RS.
Rail
All Saints is a 40-minute walk from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is also taxi rank outside the station or catch the D or A bus to make your way to the Church. To find out more information about local transport visit the Stagecoach website
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