Tag Archives: Swayne

Some contrasting Magnificats

Posted on June 2, 2015 by vhk10

The Erleigh Cantors sang a concert in St Peter’s Earley, built around three settings of the Magnificat. Two were settings we’ve trotted out in various Cathedrals: Giles Swayne’s (I have been so well drilled in this that I can now … Continue reading →

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a return to Swayne

Posted on June 3, 2011 by vhk10

The Erleigh Cantors put on a concert of music for double choir at St. Peter’s, Caversham in May, which I sang in. The most complex item on the programme was the Magnificat by Giles Swayne, which we sang at Southwark … Continue reading →

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2004’s and 2005’s resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2004 by vhk10

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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flat peaches in Southwark

Posted on July 26, 2004 by vhk10

That’s ‘peaches’, not ‘pitches’! I bought some at Borough Market, an added bonus to visiting Southwark Cathedral on a Saturday, as part of a weekend there with the Erleigh Cantors. As on previous visits, we were well looked after, with … Continue reading →

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why are you clapping?

Posted on July 6, 2004 by vhk10

…. asked my two-year-old son, finding me with a copy of the Swayne Magnificat on my knee which I was beginning to learn, for a performance with the Erleigh Cantors at Southwark Cathedral at the end of the month. The … Continue reading →

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lots of Mags and Nuncs

Posted on May 17, 2004 by vhk10

Some generous birthday presents have helped me to buy the Priory Records complete Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis series in 21 CDs (Disclaimer: I have no financial or other interest in Priory Records). I’ve been listening to all the discs to … Continue reading →

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