Our next performance
7pm • Saturday April 5 2025 •
Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, BN11 1HQ
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.
The Arun Choral Society, in collaboration with West Sussex Music, proudly presents an unmissable choral concert, bringing to life one of the most electrifying works in classical music – Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.
Since its premiere, Carmina Burana has captivated audiences worldwide, becoming one of the most frequently performed pieces in the classical repertoire. Its universal themes of fate, fortune, love, and excess, combined with bold orchestration and raw emotional power, have made it an enduring favourite. The iconic opening chorus, O Fortuna, is instantly recognisable, having been featured in countless films, commercials, and media to underscore moments of intensity and grandeur.
This monumental cantata for large orchestra, mixed chorus, children’s choir, and soloists promises to be a breathtaking performance led by conductor Joe Paxton. The evening will showcase the full drama, passion, and sheer sonic force of Orff’s masterpiece in a setting that will leave audiences spellbound.
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Do you enjoy the moments when you sing away to yourself whilst working or washing up? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to join Arun Choral Society and sing with us on Monday evenings!
“This is a really special choral society with over 100 years of history. It's a very close knit group of friends and it's a very friendly and warm atmosphere.”
— Joe Paxton, Musical Director
About Arun Choral Society
The society was founded in 1912 - over 111 years ago! The choir is made up of over 120 singers from the age of 18 upwards. Singers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but all share the enjoyment of choral singing.
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