Coventry Cathedral has always been at the forefront of commissioning new music. This concert showcases Neil Cox's 1980 commission 'War in Heaven' together with the Golden Jubilee commission from James MacMillan as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Benjamin Britten's inspirational cantata 'St Nicholas', written primarily for schoolchildren, will add a further dimension to the Cathedral's Golden Jubilee celebrations.

As part of the Cathedral's annual Remembrance focus, the iconic 'Requiem' by Brahms has at its heart the transition from anxiety to comfort for those who mourn. Written partially to assuage Brahms' grief over the death of his mother and of his close friend Robert Schumann, the setting of texts from the German Lutheran Bible is a continually refreshing move away from the traditional Latin Requiem Mass. 'A German Requiem', however, is not simply a memorial to the composer's mother or mentor, but a message of hope for us all as we remember all those lost through the tragedy of war and other conflicts.

Saturday's concert at Coventry Cathedral is repeated in London in the opulent acoustic and setting of Westminster Cathedral.

Take time out from Christmas shopping and bring all the family to enjoy an hour of popular carols led by Saint Michael's Singers.

Saint Michael's Singers invite you to enjoy a feast of seasonal music at their annual Christmas concert. They will as usual be joined by the Cathedral Choristers and the City of Coventry Youth Orchestra.