We also like to explore adventurous repertoire, which has included in recent seasons programmes of Russian sacred music, French music from 14th to 20th centuries, Spanish and Portuguese polyphony from the Golden Age, as well as English music by Byrd, Tallis, Tomkins and Weelkes to works by Stanford, Howells, Vaughan Williams and Britten, by John Tavener and Gabriel Jackson, several first performances and lighter music.
Next concert: Brahms' A German Requiem,
the chamber version with two pianos, and works of a similar spirituality: details here.
the chamber version with two pianos, and works of a similar spirituality: details here.
Previous concert: Cavalli's Vespers of 1656
with Ad Hoc Baroque (period instrument orchestra), in Hexham Abbey. Details here.
with Ad Hoc Baroque (period instrument orchestra), in Hexham Abbey. Details here.
Previous concert but one: Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610
Our 2008 "Come and Sing" attracted over 100 guest singers, we had soloists from our own ranks and some invited, plus an invited period instrument orchestra. Some comments received:
"I am writing to thank you and everyone involved for an absolutely splendid weekend working on the Monteverdi Vespers. The organisation was so smooth and everyone was so friendly."
"It is the first time I have sung with this group and I enjoyed it immensely. One does not get a chance to sing the Vespers very often and it was challenging but not too daunting."
Our 2008 "Come and Sing" attracted over 100 guest singers, we had soloists from our own ranks and some invited, plus an invited period instrument orchestra. Some comments received:
"I am writing to thank you and everyone involved for an absolutely splendid weekend working on the Monteverdi Vespers. The organisation was so smooth and everyone was so friendly."
"It is the first time I have sung with this group and I enjoyed it immensely. One does not get a chance to sing the Vespers very often and it was challenging but not too daunting."
