Audio clips and reviews from past events.
Welcome Yule!Thankyou for a warm welcome in the middle of winter from Christ Church in Didsbury. It’s every choral singer’s favourite time of year and we loved sharing some lesser known festive material, along with many of the well-loved traditional carols.
When: Saturday 20th December 2014, 7.30pm
Where: Christ Church, Darley Avenue, Didsbury M20 2ZD
What: Lots of Christmas favourites and some surprises too.
On 28th June 2014 we sang in the beautiful setting of the newly-refurbished St Paul’s Church, Withington. We gave a lovely programme ranging from madrigals by Bennett and Gibbons, to folk songs from England and abroad and some sacred motets by Stanford and Byrd – and another chance to hear the breath-taking work by Tavener, The Temple of the Veil.
When: Saturday 28th June 2014, 7.30pm
Where: St Paul’s Church. Wilmslow, Withington, M20 4AW
What: Songs on a nature-theme, from across the centuries and around the globe.
Tickets: £8 (£5 concessions and in advance from St Paul’s Church or on 07881 905 459)
We received a brilliant welcome by local choir, Cadon, and sang a joint concert, with some shared numbers.
“Some of my favourite music, sung very well indeed!”
Marcus Alleyne, Conductor of Cadon Choir
It was lovely to share some new repertoire and reflect on how another choir does things – Cadon were singing pieces written for them, which they thrived on.
When: Saturday 31st May 2014, 7.30pm
Where: St Materiana Church, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0DL
What: Songs on a nature-theme, from across the centuries and around the globe.
And the next day we sang a Hassler mass at St Symphorian’s Church, in nearby Forrabury, before retiring to the Wellington Arms for Sunday lunch!
Our return trip to the newly-restored Springbank Arts Centre in New Mills was a lovely welcome and the gig proved to be a special one with a few spine-tingling moments – Thanks New Mills!
“Britain has got talent – and tonight it’s here in New Mills!”
Very kind words from Philip Kendall of Springbank Arts
Our programme ranged from madrigals by Bennett and Gibbons, to folk songs from England and abroad and some sacred motets by Stanford and Byrd. Watch this space for some clips…
When: Saturday 26th April 2014, 7.30pm
Where: Springbank Arts Centre, Springbank, New Mills, SK22 4BH
What: Songs on a nature-theme, from across the centuries and around the globe.
Christmas music for early Advent. We had a lovely evening singing some familiar and some less familiar Christmas work to start advent. Following the sad news of John Tavener’s death it was a lovely opportunity to perform four of his works for choir – which we had already programmed back in October. The works are fine examples of his constant search to record “a music that exists already in the cosmos… the uncreated music of God.” And what better way to find a connection with the spiritual importance of Christmas?
When: Saturday 7th Dcember 2013, 7.30pm
Where: St Matthew’s Church, Chester Road, Stretford, M32 8HF
What: Lovely advent carols, plus some special treats from John Tavener.
Our passiontide concert at St Michael’s Church, Flixton, was our best yet – the programme played to all our strengths and the audience were in for a treat!
When: Saturday 23rd March 2013, 7.30pm
Where: St Michael’s Church, Church Road, Flixton, M41 6HR
What: The Faure Requiem and Caldara’s Stabat Mater, amongst other beautiful songs.
Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions), available on the door
We had our first concert at Glossop Parish Church – great thanks to them for inviting us and hosting.
When: Saturday 15 December 2012, 7.30pm
Where: Glossop Parish Church, Church Lane South, SK13 7RU
What: Beautiful festive songs to move you and get eveyone in the festive spirit!
Clips from the concerts to be posted just as soon as poss!
This was a lovely evening of traditional song at St Matthew’s, Stretford – and thanks to them for hosting and welcoming us into the church.
After the fresh air and hills at Edale we brought some of the same songs to Stretford St Matthew’s Church, on 9th June, 7.30pm. The 19th century church is a beautiful space for song, and our a cappella harmonies filled it up with folk song from around the world.
We got some fantastic feedback – and we’d love to sing there again some time soon!
We were at Manchester Christmas Markets on Sunday 11th December, between 4 – 6pm, to raise money for Christies Hospital and the Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area. Setting up by the War Memorial we gathered quite a crowd, particularly in the early part of the set – in total we raised £250 for our charities!
When: Sunday 11th December, 4 – 6pm
Where: St Anne’s Square, Manchester, next to the War Memorial.
What: Lovely carol singing, in aid of Christies Hospital and the Autistic Society.
Full of the Christmas Spirit we were ready for our concert at Chorley Methodist Church on 17th December, 19.30pm. As part of their Christmas Tree Festival we performed a range of traditional carols and modern songs, with some solos and audience participation!! The church makes a spectacular setting with all their trees lit and magical atmosphere for enjoying the real Christmas spirit.
When: Saturday 17th December, 7.30pm
Where: Chorley Methodist Church, Gillibrand Walks, Chorley, PR7 2EZ
What: Music for Christmas, as part of the Christmas Tree Festival
Ding Dong Merrily on High, 16th cent French, harm. Wood
Vamos Pastorcitos, Trad. Puerta Rican
Winter Wonderland, F. Bernard, arr. Smith
Deck the Hall, Welsh trad. arr. Willcocks
Coventry Carol, 16th cent. English
Gaudete, 16th cent. Finnish / Swedish
Joy to the World, Lowell Mason, arr. Rutter
Duodecimo 