Monthly Archives: July 2006

the land of fruit, hops, cider and poets

Herefordshire, according to the side of a punnet of raspberries in the fridge. I’ve returned from a weekend of services at Hereford Cathedral with Priory Voices. On a visit some years ago, I was collared as I emerged from the … Continue reading

Posted in singing at services | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

a double dose of Pushkin

I was intrigued by Mazeppa when I heard a broadcast from the Met last winter, so I took advantage of the opportunity to go to the WNO performance at the Hippodrome in Bristol. Why is a work of this quality … Continue reading

Posted in going to concerts, going to operas | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

a double dose of Tchaikovsky

I performed Tchaikovsky’s Hymn to the Trinity during an ordination service on Sunday night. There was more choral music at the first mass the following night: I sang Byrd’s Tu es Petrus for the first time and also a rare … Continue reading

Posted in singing at services | Tagged , , | 5 Comments