Paul Mealor: Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (JAM Commission 2010) (10’)
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Valiant for Truth (6’)
Dani Howard: World Premiere (5’)
Caroline Shaw: and the swallow (3’)
Trad French, arr. Sarah MacDonald: Now the green blade riseth (3.5’)
Elizabeth Poston: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (3’)
Steve Richer: Aurora (5’) (JAM Commission 2025 World Premiere)
– Interval –
Paul Mealor: The Farthest Shore (40’)
The Chapel Choir from Selwyn College, Cambridge
Sarah MacDonald · conductor
Onyx Brass
Claire Seaton · soprano
Including Community Singers in The Farthest Shore
Sarah MacDonald and The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge make their long overdue return to JAM on the Marsh with a concert featuring the last of our Mealor @50 series, The Farthest Shore. Based on the Celtic legend, The Bone Setter, a stranger is washed up on the shore. Speaking in a foreign tongue, accused of spreading disease and disharmony, the village set to drive him out only to discover a miracle. A mesmerising melody by local singers weaves through this dramatic oratorio. This significant work is the whole of the second half of the concert, preceded by works from Selwyn’s upcoming tour of Europe and world premieres by Dani Howard and Steve Richer.
Thank you for the generous support of the Hinrichsen and VW Foundations.
1 hour from London with the highspeed train and Festival Shuttle Bus.
FESTIVAL SHUTTLE BUS
Ashford International ➡️ Festival Venue
If you would like to make use of the Festival Shuttle Bus, please select a “Standard + Shuttle Bus” Ticket
Please coordinate your train journey with the Festival Shuttle Bus collection and drop off times.
6pm: Bus departs from Ashford International to Event Venue
9:00pm: Bus departs from Event Venue arriving at Ashford International at 9:30pm
TRAIN
London St Pancras (or Stratford International) ➡️ Ashford International
TICKETS
Paper tickets will not be distributed via the box office. Please show your email ticket confirmation on your mobile phone upon arrival.
SEATING
Seating is unreserved and operates on a first come first serve basis.
WHEN DO DOORS OPEN?
Doors open approximately 30 minutes before each event.
ACCESSIBILITY
It is our ambition to have as many people connected to the arts as possible. Please understand that we primarily use medieval churches and access can be challenging in these ancient buildings. Our Front of House team will be available to assist and direct you during your visit.
TOILETS
There are two modern toilets available at this venue.
PARKING
Parking is extremely limited at this venue and often reserved for those that need help accessing the venue. The Mount Street Car Park and the Paddocks Car Park are within walking distance of the venue.
