Join us for a rare and exhilarating performance of Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 8 at Fairfield Halls. This vast and deeply moving work brings together orchestra and choir in a celebration of human spirit, faith, and artistic aspiration.

Presented by Mysticus Sinfonia and Chorus, a dedicated collective of skilled amateur musicians and singers, this performance offers audiences the chance to experience one of the most ambitious scores in the repertoire. From its electrifying opening to its luminous final pages, the symphony unfolds with sweeping grandeur, intimate lyricism, and an emotional intensity that continues to captivate listeners more than a century after its premiere.

Whether you are discovering this symphony for the first time or returning to a cherished favourite, this is a unique opportunity to encounter Mahler’s vision in the powerful acoustic of Fairfield Halls. We invite you to join us for an evening of unforgettable music-making.

Mysticus Sinfonia and Chorus
Trinity Boys Choir

Music Director: Tom Kilworth
Leader: Maria Noskova
Chorusmaster: David Hutchings

Soprano 1 (Magna Peccatrix): Jacqueline Yu

Soprano 2 (Una Poenitentium): Victoria Armillotta

Soprano 3 (Mater Gloriosa): Jessica Norton

Alto 1 (Mulier Samaritana): Cassandra Manning

Alto 2 (Maria Aegyptiaca): Natasha Elliott

Tenor (Doctor Marianus): Brian Smith-Walters

Baritone (Pater Ecstaticus): Alex Jones

Bass (Pater Profundus): Peter Coleman