KENDAL South Choir return to the concert stage on Saturday (November 24, 7.30pm) with the popular choristers performing two very beautiful and contrasting works. The Sprig of Thyme by John Rutter comprises 11 traditional folk songs from around the British Isles, some well know, others less so. The second piece will be the Cumbrian premiere of Howard Goodall’s deeply moving Eternal Light: A Requiem. Howard, who is probably best known for his television and film music has mixed the traditional requiem mass text with a variety of poems. He describes the piece as a "requiem for the living, which acknowledges the grief of losing a loved one and focuses on the consequences of interrupted lives." This is particularly appropriate in this World War 1 centenary year.

Stepping into the spotlight as soloists are soprano, Emily Robinson, tenor, Sean Brines and baritone, Charles Murray. The choir and soloists will be accompanied by a small orchestra with Geoffrey Field and Alex Phillips-Yates on keyboards all under the deft direction of Don Gillthorpe.

The concert is staged at Kendal's St Thomas’s Church, Kendal.

Tickets are available from Made in Cumbria, Branthwaite Brow, Kendal, choir members or at the door.