REGARDS FROM ROCHESTER

How it all began

Regards from Rochester was commissioned by Rochester Choral Society to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023. The work received its premiere on 18 March 2023 in Rochester Cathedral and was subsequently performed. in Wells and Glastonbury respectively in April 2023.

The town of Rochester in Kent is drenched in history. Regards from Rochester celebrates the rich history of the Medway Towns, exploring themes and valuable human stories while relating them to contemporary society. From the first Saxon settlement through to historic stronghold, from pillar of British naval history through to industrial centre and inspiration for Charles Dickens, composer Thomas Hewitt Jones feels that this “postcard from Rochester” celebrates and exudes compassion for our planet, social conscience, humanity and kindness – values that are incredibly important to our world in 2023.