Saturday November 15, 2025
A Sea Symphony: “Behold the sea itself, and on its limitless, heaving breast, the ships”
We begin our season with a piece which ushered in a new era of British 20th century choral music. Inspired by Walt Whitman’s poetry and with the sea as the central theme, the composer explores humanity’s place in time and space. “For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared to go.”
Valiant-for-Truth is a poignant meditation, taken from Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, whilst the Five Mystical Songs are a setting of poems by George Herbert.
Soloists are Samantha Hay – soprano – and Mark Stone – baritone.
Online Tickets
We do not send out tickets for concerts. For tickets purchased online, please either print off a copy of your confirmation email or bring your phone or mobile device to the concert to present at the entrance. Purchasing online is by Paypal, but you do NOT need to have a Paypal account – you can purchase as a guest. If you are having trouble booking online then please email tickets@riponchoralsociety.org.uk and we’ll do our best to help you.
Alternative Places to Buy Tickets
- Choir Members. Choir members can purchase tickets on the four Wednesdays prior to the concert.
- On the Door. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase on the door on the night of the concert, from 6.45pm.