Schubert & the Romantics Concert - St Andrew's on The Terrace

Experience an evening of exquisite Romantic-era music as Festival Singers of Wellington and acclaimed pianist Ingrid Schoenfeld present Schubert & the Romantics, a programme celebrating the depth and beauty of 19th-century choral and piano repertoire.

Ingrid Schoenfeld, a distinguished Wellington soloist and musical director, will perform Franz Schubert’s Four Impromptus, Op. 90—a set of expressive and virtuosic piano works that showcase the composer’s lyrical genius and emotional intensity.

The Festival Singers of Wellington, a 34-member choir which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, will bring to life some of the most beloved Romantic choral works, featuring:

Solo Piano
C minor Impromptu
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Choir
Gloria – Mass in D Major Op. 86
Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904)

Geistliches Lied Op. 30
Johannes Brahms (1833-97)

Ungewisses Licht
– Vier Doppelchörige Gesänge Op. 141
Robert Schumann (1810-56)

Requiem
Alexander Borodin (1833-87)
Arr. Heather Easting

Bogoroditse Devo
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

The Destruction of Sennacherib
Modest Mussorgsky (1839-81)
Trans. William McElwee
Arr. Heather Easting

Solo Piano
E flat and G flat Impromptus
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Choir
Cantique de Jean Racine
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

Abendlied Op. 69 No. 3
Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901)

Solo Piano
A flat Impromptu
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Choir
The Night is Departing
– Lobgesang Op. 52
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47)

Set in the elegant surroundings of St Andrew’s on the Terrace, this concert promises a captivating journey through the Romantic era. With its warm acoustics and comfortable seating, the venue provides an ideal setting for an unforgettable musical experience.

Join us for an evening of soaring melodies, lush harmonies, and expressive storytelling.