Tag Archives: Britten

2004’s and 2005’s resolutions

Time to revisit my musical resolutions for 2004 and see how I did. a) singing items on the wishlist. Priory Voices provided two of these: Purcell’s Jehovah, quam multi and Howells’ St. Paul’s Service. In addition there were other things … Continue reading

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Britten at the Theatre Royal

I went to one other performance at the Bath Festival: Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream put on by English Touring Opera at the Theatre Royal. This production was well reviewed and I generally enjoyed it, although the Oberon and some … Continue reading

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Rejoice in the Lamb

I sang this on Palm Sunday as part of a meditation of words and music for Holy Week, so not exactly a formal service but not a concert either. I was satisfied with the way my solo went – one … Continue reading

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aimez-vous Brahms?

I read the novel of this title recently, though Brahms’ music doesn’t really feature in it except as a chat-up line. Last Saturday I sang in his German Requiem in Bath Abbey. For this the Chantry Singers joined forces with … Continue reading

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Britten and Duruflé for Holy Week

I’ve accepted invitations to take part in in a couple of concerts in Holy Week. On Palm Sunday I shall be singing Rejoice in the Lamb for the first time in over a decade. I remember it accurately enough, but … Continue reading

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things I’d like to sing (2)

A sequel to my earlier posting of anthems etc. I feel overdue for singing. Now for some of the larger scale works. In some cases the reason I haven’t done them is clear; I’ve been in small chamber choirs rather … Continue reading

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