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Children from Pevensey and Westham School will join Hailsham Choral Society to perform the world premiere of ‘The True Saint Nicolas’—Starshine Music, 10 May, 2016
The True Saint Nicolas a piece of music written to celebrate the 800th anniversary of St Nicolas Church Pevensey.
‘The True Saint Nicolas’, by local writers Ruth Kenward and Martin Neill, makes the connection between Father Christmas and Saint Nicolas, after whom the familiar Santa Claus was named.
This exciting new cantata will be performed as a part of a musical celebration of Saint Nicolas, and will serve to contrast with Haydn’s much older work ‘Missa Sancti Nicolai’ (‘Saint Nicolas Mass’), which – despite its great age – was composed around 550 years after the church was built, underlining just how old St Nicolas Church, Pevensey really is!
“We are really thrilled to have this world premiere performance taking place in our church, with its renowned wonderful acoustics,” said George Stephens, from the church’s fund raising committee. “This concert is one of a series of events during 2016 that will help raise funds to help preserve our very important historic building.”
June 11th 7:00 PM: Hailsham Choral Society with pupils from Pevensey & Westham School
Concert Tickets are £10 for adults, children £5
Contact George Stephens at 01424 216651,
The concert is supported by Gaby Hardwicke, BPE Communications, 1066 Country, Priory Court Hotel, Starshine Music, Carr Taylor Wines, Visick Cars, Pevensey Town Trust and Wealden District Council.
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