Welcome to Bude Choral Society

Upcoming concerts

Francis Poulenc GLORIA
Gabriel Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine & REQUIEM

Saturday 28th November 2026, 7:00pm

Bude Methodist Church, Bude

Join us for an evening of three French choral masterpieces. Poulenc’s sparkling Gloria

pairs with Fauré’s ever-popular Requiem and his early, luminous Cantique de Jean Racine.

Conducted by John Hobbs with organist Stephen Tyrrell, and featuring soloists Hannah Sawle (soprano) and Nicholas Morris (baritone).

Adults £20 in advance | £22 on the door

Tickets available on the door, or email to reserve: tickets@budechoral.og or use the booking button to buy online.

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Looking ahead, we’ll be holding a Christmas Carol Concert on Friday 18 December at 6:00pm at Bude Methodist Church, Ex23 8LA. Admission FREE. A retiring collection will be in aid of our own Bude Choral Society charity.

An Evening of Divine French Masterpieces

Experience the profound depth, radiant joy, and timeless beauty of French choral music in an unforgettable evening of song. Join us as we bring to life three monumental works that span the spectrum of human emotion, from serene contemplation to ecstatic celebration.

The Programme

Francis Poulenc: Gloria
Contrast the tranquil introspection of Fauré with the vivid, cinematic brilliance of Poulenc’s Gloria. Written for chorus, soprano soloist, and orchestra, this work is a thrilling mix of mischievous rhythm, operatic drama, and breathtakingly lush, sacred lyricism. It is a brilliant explosion of musical colour and joy.
Gabriel Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine
Begin the journey with Fauré’s elegantly tender early masterpiece. Written when the composer was just 19, this piece wraps the listener in a warm, flowing blanket of harmonies and exquisite melodies that perfectly capture a sense of quiet devotion.
Gabriel Fauré: Requiem
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful choral works ever written, Fauré’s Requiem offers a uniquely comforting vision of the afterlife. Moving away from the dark, dramatic terrors of traditional requiems, Fauré delivers a deeply moving, peaceful lullaby for the soul, culminating in the sublime, angelic beauty of In Paradisum.

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Upcoming concerts

Francis Poulenc GLORIAGabriel Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine & REQUIEM

Francis Poulenc GLORIA
Gabriel Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine & REQUIEM