Andover Chamber Choir is inviting audiences on a nostalgic journey back to the carefree days of childhood with its upcoming summer concert, Rhymes and Recollections: A Choral Collection of Childhood Songs.
Taking place on Saturday 18th July, the unique performance promises an enchanting evening of music and storytelling, bringing together familiar nursery rhymes, treasured literature and beautiful choral arrangements that celebrate the wonder, innocence and imagination of youth.
The carefully curated programme showcases the choir’s versatility and passion for a diverse range of choral music. Highlights include John Rutter’s charming 5 Childhood Lyrics, Andrew Carter’s playful arrangement of The Teddy Bears’ Picnic, and Eric Whitacre’s acclaimed setting of Rudyard Kipling’s poem The Seal Lullaby, renowned for its moving and ethereal beauty.
Adding an extra layer of literary charm, the concert will also feature readings from some of Britain’s most beloved children’s authors, including A. A. Milne and Beatrix Potter. These cherished stories and poems will help weave together an evening filled with fond memories and timeless childhood themes.
The programme explores universal ideas of comfort, innocence and reflection, with the choir welcoming everyone from those who grew up singing these well-loved tunes to music enthusiasts discovering them for the first time.
The concert will begin at 7.30pm at Farleigh School, Andover, SP11 7PW. Tickets cost £15 on the door or £12 in advance from The Lights, either online, in person, or through choir members. Admission is free for children under the age of 16.
All proceeds from the event will support Andover Young Carers, helping to provide vital support and respite for young carers across Andover and the surrounding area.