The Royal Hospital School Choir has again been invited to sing at the annual Festival of Remembrance, at the Royal Albert Hall, in honour of those who have given their lives in the Service of their country.
The Royal Albert Hall and Royal British Legion will be welcoming members of the Royal family, Government ministers, Legion members and the general public, to join in an annual commemoration to honour all those who have lost their lives in conflicts.
Peter Crompton, Director of Music and accompanying organist, comments “Members of the Royal Hospital School Choir are no strangers to the Royal Albert Hall – they have been invited to sing at this event on a number of other occasions and in 2010 they were chosen by acclaimed composer and conductor, John Rutter CBE, to join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra here for his Christmas Celebration.It is, however, always such an honour and the excitement amongst the pupils (and staff) is building!”
There will be a matinee (2pm) and an evening performance; the latter will be broadcast live on BBC TV and radio at 9.15pm. Please check your local guides for details. A DVD of the Festival of Remembrance will be available soon after the event from the Legion's Poppy Shop www.poppyshop.org.uk<http://www.poppyshop.org.uk>.