Theatre in the Quarter Announces Launch of the Theatre in the Quarter Chorus
Theatre in the Quarter announce the launch of the Theatre in the Quarter Chorus to celebrate their 10th Anniversary and you can be a part of it.
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Bob Chilcott - March 7, Singing Day in Preston, 10:15-4:00
Work with British composer, Bob Chilcott (Mid-Winter, The Lily and The Rose, Skye Boat Song) on his original setting of St John Passion, written for the Choir of Wells Cathedral.. This work tells the story of Christ's trial and Crucifixion using text from St John's Gospel.
Interestingly, Chilcott has added smaller pieces within the work which can be sung by the choir and audience/congregation together. He has set some additional texts which have been taken from English poetry.
What an opportunity to work directly with the composer and sing in a mixed choir setting! And SO close to home!
The Sixteen - English Choral Music
Live from the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Harry Christophers conducts The Sixteen in English choral music
Harris: Faire is the heaven
Weelkes: When David heard
Rubbra: There is a spirit
James MacMillan: The Gallant Weaver
Harris: Bring us, O Lord God
Ramsey: When David heard
Howells: Take him, earth, for cherishing
Britten: Hymn to St. Cecilia
Tomkins: When David heard
Rubbra: Eternitie
Pearsall: Lay a garland
Tippett: Dance, clarion air
East: When David heard
Ivor Gurney: Since I believe in God the Father Almighty
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers, conductor
In a journey covering six centuries of musical history, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen perform a cappella anthems with texts by writers such as Edmund Spenser, Christopher Fry and W.H. Auden. The concert also includes four settings of the same passage from the Book of Samuel, depicting the grief of King David on the death of his son, Absalom.