You are welcome to join us for our special Evensong at 3.30pm before the talk. Doors will open at 4.30pm, when refreshments will be available, the talk will begin at 5.00pm. This will be followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing.
Timothy E. Popple, creator of Quires and Places and Quire Memes, visits Chelmsford Cathedral to give a talk about his new book, Evensong - Notes from the Choir, which Sir John Rutter describes as ‘laugh out loud’.
As well as the obligatory historic tales of questionable lay clerks, Tim's book looks at choral life with heart and humour, giving insight and inspiration to those who live it, and invitation to those who are yet to discover it. His talk offers a chance to hear the author read extracts from the book, to quiz him on his favourite canticles, and of course to meet the author and buy the book.
Tickets are free, but advance booking is recommended. You can book tickets here.
You can also purchase Tim's book in advance of the evening via our ticket platform as you book your ticket.
Evensong: Notes from the Choir - Paperback £11.99
Sir John Rutter writes:
The ultimate insider's guide to everyone's favourite Church of England service: Choral Evensong, as heard in cathedrals and churches throughout the land.
Tim Popple, ex-chorister and now cathedral choirman, lifts the lid on its mysteries with the lightest of touches, plenty of anecdotes, and some laugh-out-loud moments.
Whether you are a seasoned devotee or you don't know your versicles from your canticles, this book is guaranteed to have you running to your nearest cathedral to experience the beauties of choral worship . . . and you will go back and back.
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