Matthew Coleridge - Requiem | Coventry Cathedral, 10th May 2025

Requiem in a Day

Be part of the choir for a powerful performance of a modern choral classic!

Join composer Matthew Coleridge for an inspiring day of choral singing in Coventry Cathedral. You'll spend the day rehearsing his “sublime” choral work REQUIEM, before singing in a moving evening performance, conducted by the composer. We'll be joined by the University Warwick Symphony Orchestra, the cathedral's mighty Harrison & Harrison organ, and soprano soloist Suzzie Vango.

Under 18s welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Matthew Coleridge is a great force for good in the choral world Alexander Armstrong, Classic FM

photo by David Iliff

photo by Mike Griffiths

As uplifting and glorious as anything I've ever sung
Elizabeth, Selby Abbey workshop April 2023

Just overwhelming, and blew my heart right open
Nicola, Arundel Cathedral workshop February 2023

He creates joy and sublime moments. Book now before word gets out!
Come And Sing Somewhere review, Exeter 2021

Details and timings

Timings on the day

09:30 - 10:30

singer registration - at Holy Trinity Church, Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX (next door to cathedral)
10:30 - 13:30

morning rehearsal - part learning and note-bashing (at Holy Trinity)
13:30 - 14:30

lunch break (bring a packed lunch), and relocate to Coventry Cathedral (2 minute walk)
14:30 - 17:30

afternoon rehearsal - we'll be joined by University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra and professional soloists
19:00 - 20:15

concert performance - dress code for singers: all black

Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5AB

Celebrated as the UK's favourite 20th century building, Coventry Cathedral is known all over the world as a beautiful and unique venue.

Designed by the prominent architect Sir Basil Spence, the cathedral is dominated by the colourful Baptistry window by John Piper, and Graham Sutherland's colossal tapestry, Christ in Glory.

Accessibility

There is level access to the New Cathedral via the doors in the West Screen, and all parts of the Cathedral at Nave level are accessible with the exception of the Chapel of Unity and the Chapel of Christ the Servant. For further details visit the Coventry Cathedral website.

Holy Trinity Church is accessible via a ramped entrance, and has an accessible toilet.

Reaches into the soul and lifts it skyward - BBC Music Magazine

Choral workshops

Requiem in a Day workshops

Come and sing Matthew Coleridge's Requiem in some of the country's most inspiring cathedrals, abbeys and churches. All events are directed by the composer.

Matthew Coleridge is a great force for good in the choral world - Alexander Armstrong, Classic FM