# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Lark Ascending - Tewkesbury Abbey - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending, alongside other British Choral favourites in the candlelit Nave of Tewkesbury Abbey.About this EventThe Lark Ascending at Tewkesbury AbbeyThe Tallis Choral Foundation return to the breathtaking surroundings of Tewkesbury Abbey for an atmospheric evening of candlelit choral music.Spanning five centuries of British music, the programme journeys from the radiant polyphony of Tallis, Byrd and Parsons to the warmth and lyricism of Stanford, Holst, Harris and Rutter. Performed by a small, handpicked group of outstanding young singers, the concert celebrates the richness and enduring beauty of the British choral tradition in one of the country’s most awe-inspiring sacred spaces.The second half opens with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beloved The Lark Ascending in Paul Drayton’s acclaimed arrangement for violin and choir, performed by violinist Jenny Wells (scholarship holder to the Royal Academy of Music). alongside the choir. The programme culminates in William Harris’ magnificent double-choir anthem Faire Is the Heaven.Performed by the Tallis Choral Foundation — a UK-registered charity (1214841) dedicated to supporting exceptional young singers at the beginning of their professional careers.?️ Saturday 29th August⏰ 17:30 - 19:30? Tewkesbury AbbeyProgrammeCharles Wood - Hail, Gladdening Light & Oculi OmniumThomas Tallis - O Nata LuxThomas Tallis - If Ye Love MeHenry Walford Davies - God Be in My HeadWilliam Byrd - Laudibus in SanctisWilliam Harris - Holy Is the True LightRobert Parsons - Ave MariaCharles Villiers Stanford -Three Latin Motets– Justorum animae– Coelos ascendit hodie– Beati quorum viaIntervalRalph Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending (Arr. Paul Drayton) - Violinist (Jenny Wells) & ChoirGustav Holst - I Love My LoveJohn Rutter - Londonderry AirCharles Villiers Stanford - The Blue BirdWilliam Harris - Faire Is the HeavenJohn Rutter- Choral Amen - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tewkesbury/the-lark-ascending-tewkesbury-abbey/100001990412032971 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-29T16:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Tewkesbury Abbey - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Tewkesbury - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Tewkesbury Abbey - **lat**: 51.9910374 - **long**: -2.1611608 - **full address**: Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Lark Ascending - Tewkesbury Abbey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4e6270ca8a1dc172bd1b5065acc8d05dbcff94258dd3b8b4f4cb95dd084b3800-rimg-w1200-h676-dc5f4347-gmir.jpg?v=1779964470 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Lark Ascending - Tewkesbury Abbey being held? - **A:** The Lark Ascending - Tewkesbury Abbey takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Lark Ascending - Tewkesbury Abbey? - **A:** The Lark Ascending - Tewkesbury Abbey is organized by Tallis Consort. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Lark Ascending - Tewkesbury Abbey is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tewkesbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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