A celebratory community concert of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
with community chorus, symphony orchestra and soloists

Wells Cathedral, Sat 20th July : for information on the concert click here

SING ODE TO JOY!

Unable to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th anniversary in 2020, we plan to finally perform his ninth Symphony at WOWFest 2024, which will mark the 200th anniversary since the first performance of this monumental work.

A WOWFest Community Chorus will be created with a weekend of rehearsals two weeks before the event. The final concert will take place in Wells Cathedral on Saturday 20th July 2024 at 7pm alongside the Bristol Classical Players with conductor Tom Gauterin, and four professional soloists. Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society is delighted to be collaborating with WOWFest for this event as part of its new drive to bring exciting choral music to Somerset.

The WOWFest Community Chorus is open to singing enthusiasts young and old, from Wells and beyond. This is a challenging work but you will receive expert guidance from our two choral leaders, and digital resources will also be available for continued practice at home. Please see attached poster for more details! 

WEEKEND REHEARSALS with Katrine Reimers and Matthew Redman
Saturday 6th July 10am - 4pm Wells United Church (sectionals)
Sunday 7th July 2pm - 5pm Wells United Church

REHEARSAL with Tom Gauterin
Monday 15th July 7pm - 9pm Wells United Church

FINAL REHEARSAL with orchestra and conductor Tom Gauterin
Saturday 20th July arrive at 12.30pm for 1pm start. End at 2.30pm 

Participation fee: £30pp (free for under 18s and subsidised places available for those receiving benefits)

Complete the Jotform to register your interest: https://form.jotform.com/232672698402361

Find out more about the 2022 WOWFest Community Chorus HERE
For details about the Concert see HERE

Supported by Arts Council England, Wells City Council, The Elmgrant Trust, St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council, Wells SOUP! and Wells Independents.