Dublin City Choral Union, comprised of 120 singers, will present Hummel's thrilling Mass No. 3 in D Major with Beethoven's equally exhilarating Hallelujah from Christ on the Mount of Olives. The choir will be accompanied by orchestra led by renowned violinist David O'Doherty and conducted by Duncan Brickenden. The concert will take place in the iconic church of St. Andrew's on Westland Row, Dublin 2. Full details below.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite, dublincitychoral.com or at the door
Date: Sunday 8 June
Time: 4.30pm (doors 4.10pm)
Venue: St. Andrew's Church, Westland Row (beside Pearse Street station)
Tickets:€25/20
Duration: 75 minutes
Hummel - Mass No.3 in D Major
Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s “Missa No. 3 in D Major” is a shining example of early 19th-century sacred choral composition. Composed during a period influenced by Beethoven and Schubert, Hummel’s Mass demonstrates a harmonious blend of Classical structure and Romantic lyricism.
Opening in the jubilant key of D major, the Mass unfolds with Hummel’s signature melodic charm and expressive depth. In comparison to his contemporaries like Haydn and Mozart, Hummel’s Mass showcases a distinct harmonic richness. The interplay between choral and orchestral elements creates a work that is both grand and melodically captivating.
Hummel’s sensitivity to text and adept orchestration is evident throughout the Mass. From dramatic choral passages to moments of sublime lyricism, Hummel navigates a spectrum of emotions, leaving an enduring impression of his contribution to the evolving landscape of 19th-century sacred choral music.
In addition to the Hummel, DCCU will perform two shorter works by Beethoven: "Hallelujah" from his oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives, and "Elegischer Gesang".