THE Ross on Wye Singers are performing an inspiring evening of music, themed ‘A Choral Prayer for Peace’ on Saturday, November 28, in St Mary’s Parish Church in Ross.

The concert, conducted by Sammy Martin, will feature a guest youth choir, Ruth Cartledge on harp and Adrian Taylor on organ.

The programme for the Ross-on-Wye Singers, previously known as the Ross Penyard Singers, opens with powerful extracts from Welsh composer Sir Karl Jenkins’ renowned works, including Adiemus, popularised worldwide by the famous airline commercial, and his deeply moving anti-war masterpiece, The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace, was written in reflection of the passing of ‘the most war-torn and destructive century in human history’ and as a message of hope that the world of the future would have more peace and fewer wars.

The performance continues with seasonal reflection and the hope for peace that we want to convey through beautiful music. It features extracts from The Manchester Carols, a contemporary retelling of the Christmas story set to music by Sasha Johnson Manning with poetry by former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

Rounding out the concert is Cecilia McDowall’s vibrant Christmas cantata, Christus Natus Est, Latin for ‘Christ is born’ a phrase derived from the traditional Gregorian chant Hodie Christus natus est sung during Christmas liturgy.

It was written by the celebrated British composer, this brilliant work weaves together five traditional carol arrangements into a joyful celebration of the season.

Do not miss this rousing choral tribute to peace and hope. Join Ross on Wye Singers on 28th November for an unforgettable musical journey celebrating peace, reflection, and community spirit.

Tickets are £12 each (under 18s free) and available from rossonwyesingers.org or on the door.