Conducted by Thomas Payne, Shrewsbury Cantata Choir will perform three pieces of music by German composers including the well-known Brahms’ German Requiem. The music is inspired by the love and human tragedy surrounding Brahms and Clara Schumann’s affair. The concert takes place at 7.30pm on Saturday 9 December at St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury. Tickets are £14 available shrewsburycantatachoir.org.uk, on the door, or email roger.h.terry@gmail.com.

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