Name: Elements
Start: 2025-11-22T19:30:00Z
Location: St Joseph's College

Elements

Ipswich Choral Societyis a friendly mixed choir of around 100 members. It is the second oldest Choral Society in England, having been formed in 1824. The Society has attracted a membership with a wide range of musical experiences and entertained the public with performances across a wide musical repertoire at Ipswich School, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich Music day, Aldeburgh Festival and charity concerts. The Society has performed in a number of countries including Turkey, France, Austria, Belgium and Italy.The Society is pleased to have as its President the international conductor Cem Mansur, who has conducted the choir five times in the UK, most recently at Snape Maltings Concert Hall, and twice in Turkey when members of the choir were invited to perform at the International Istanbul Music Festival and Izmir Festival.Ipswich Choral Society meets every Tuesday evening. Rehearsals start at 7:30pm in Northgate Arts Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich IP4 3DF. Registered Charity (number 278866) and members of Ipswich Arts Association and Making Music.

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Journey through Soundscapes of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire - featuring music by Arbo, Gjelo, Lauridson, McMillan, Whitacre and more.

St Joseph's College

A celebration of earth, water, air, and fire in evocative choral soundscapes. "Elements" launches Ipswich Choral Society's 2025-26 season with new Music Director Christopher Borrett on 22 November at St. Joseph’s College Chapel. Featuring music by acclaimed composers Rani Arbo, Ola Gjeilo, Morten Lauridsen, James MacMillan, Eric Whitacre, and others, the audience are invited on a stunning choral journey through the natural elements. The concert focuses on the choral genre known as ‘soundscapes’, evoking a sonic representation of the vast landscapes found on our planet. Incorporating the four Greek elements of Earth, Water, Air and Fire, the programme weaves together an eclectic mix of choral works to celebrate the power of nature and the beauty of the human voice. Ipswich Choral Society is delighted to welcome Katherine Williams as soprano soloist and the Gainsborough Quartet, renowned for its warm, expressive, and vibrant performances. Join us for a breathtaking concert where the elements come alive through choral music. Let the power of music transport you into nature’s most breathtaking soundscapes. Ipswich Choral Society presents Elements Journey through soundscapes of Earth, Water, Air and Fire Featuring music by Arbo Gjelo, Lauridson, McMillan, Whitacre and more.<ul><li>Ipswich Choral Society</li><li>Christopher Borrett ICS Music Director</li><li>Gainsborough Quartet</li><li>Katherine Williams Soprano</li></ul>Retiring collection for Music in Our Bones

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