Dublin City Choral Union presents Hummel's thrilling Mass No. 3 in D Major, with Beethoven's equally exhilarating Hallelujah from Christ on the Mount of Olives, on Sunday 8th June, in St Andrew’s Church, Dublin 2.

The choir will be accompanied by orchestra led by renowned violinist David O'Doherty and conducted by Duncan Brickenden.

• Tickets: €25/€20 (concession) from Eventbrite and on the door.

• Doors: 4.10pm

• Duration: 75 minutes

Hummel - Mass No.3 in D Major

Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s “Missa No. 3 in D Major” is a shining example of early 19th-century sacred choral composition. Composed during a period influenced by Beethoven and Schubert, Hummel’s Mass demonstrates a harmonious blend of Classical structure and Romantic lyricism.

Opening in the jubilant key of D major, the Mass unfolds with Hummel’s signature melodic charm and expressive depth. In comparison to his contemporaries like Haydn and Mozart, Hummel’s Mass showcases a distinct harmonic richness. The interplay between choral and orchestral elements creates a work that is both grand and melodically captivating.

Hummel’s sensitivity to text and adept orchestration is evident throughout the Mass. From dramatic choral passages to moments of sublime lyricism, Hummel navigates a spectrum of emotions, leaving an enduring impression of his contribution to the evolving landscape of 19th-century sacred choral music.

In addition to the Hummel, DCCU will perform two shorter works by Beethoven: "Hallelujah" from his oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives, and "Elegischer Gesang".