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Saturday 15 February 2025, 7.30pm

Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis

Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis

Presented by Saffron Hall in partnership with University of Cambridge Centre for Music Performance

Tickets from £30

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'From the heart: may it go to the heart.’ Beethoven’s inscription at the head of this totemic work leaves us in no doubt; his epic setting is both the grandest of public mass settings and a deeply personal affirmation of spiritual belief and music he wrestled with for over four years before its completion.

Former King’s Choral Scholar and the London Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Conductor, Edward Gardner, leads his orchestra and the choirs of Clare, Jesus, Selwyn and Trinity, joined by singers from many other college choirs. This extraordinary choral gathering unites representatives from more colleges than any other since the Cambridge Prom of 2009.

Supporters

This concert is made possible by Aubrey Adams OBE and a Circle of Supporters

Performance information

Running time

To be confirmed

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Beethoven Missa Solemnis 80 mins

Performers

  • London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Cambridge University Choral Award holders, including members of the choirs of Clare, Jesus, Selwyn, and Trinity Colleges
  • Edward Gardner conductor
  • David Young chorus master

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Information for your visit

Saturday 15 February 2025, 7.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7.30pm

Show ends

To be confirmed

Post-show shuttle bus

Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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