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Past Productions
 | Vespers RACHMANINOV Vespers, GRECHANINOV Weep not for me, Of thy mystical supper, SCHNITTKE Psalm of Repentance XII (UK concert premiere)
28 singers
Agnes Treplin (projections), Peter Bicknell (video)
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| "the singing immediately transfixed us with beauty, passionate climaxes and exquisitely controlled dynamics…heart rending…" |
 | In Paradisum TCHAIKOVSKY Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, GRECHANINOV In thy kingdom, GORECKI Totus tuus, TAVENER Angels, Nativity, PÄRT Advent antiphons, MACMILLAN A new song, DONNE Selected readings
25 singers with Jean Marsh (narrator) and Robert Patterson (organ)
Paul Burgess (set design), Xander Cansell (lighting)
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| "There was an almost tangible air of spirituality, as incense wafted through the church and rows of candles flickered either side of the large icon of the Madonna and child…Gorecki's Totus Tuus' was achingly beautiful…the final extended diminuendo was so perfect, the voices fading to the merest whisper…wonderful." |
 | Songs of Angels and Mary TAVENER Annunication, Hymn to the mother of God, KALINNIKOV Rejoice, O virgin, RACHMANINOV Rejoice, O virgin, Cherubic hymn, PÄRT Magnificat, TCHAIKOVSKY How blessed, The angel cried, PENDERECKI Cherubic hymn, SCHOENBERG Friede auf Erden, CHESNOKOV Bless the Lord, GRECHANINOV Alleluia, Weep not for me
20 singers
Martin Dudley (lighting), Jane Quinton (icon banners)
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| "…an inspiring concert in every way…this is a truly professional choir with a large volume of sound and a remarkably wide range…" |
 | Music for Remembrance GUEST For the fallen, MARTIN Agnus Dei, KALINNIKOV Nunc dimittis, RACHMANINOV Cherubic hymn, Nunc dimittis, SINCLAIR We are stars (premiere), DURUFLE Fugue sur le nom d'Alain, MACMILLAN A child's prayer, IRELAND Greater love, WALTON Set me as a seal, FAURE Requiem
20 singers with Paul Ayres (organ) and John Patric Smith (narrator)
Martin Dudley (lighting) and Jane Quinton (poppy banners)
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| "…much more than a concert…the choir, bathed in red and orange light and flanked by banners of poppies and banks of candles, moved effortlessly and impressively through their programme…the highlight was the premiere of Cameron Sinclair's 'We are stars'…the effect of the introductory surround sound, with the choir positioned around the nave was hypnotic…this wonderful work justifiably earned a huge ovation, as did the choir at the end of what was a moving, thought-provoking and uplifting evening of music." |
 | Lux aeterna HILDEGARD of BINGEN arr Sinclair Lux vivens (premiere), SINCLAIR Alleluia (premiere), PÄRT Spiegel im Spiegel, SAKHNOVSKY Cherubic hymn (UK premiere), PITTS I am the light of the world, GRECHANINOV Of thy mystical supper, RACHMANINOV O gladsome light, DURUFLÉ Requiem
20 singers with Paul Ayres (piano/organ), Sue Lynn (violin) and Cameron Sinclair (bells).
Mark Howland (lighting) and Jane Quinton (Hildegard illustrations)
Sponsored by The Gift of Music
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| "Singscape is a stunning choir. Not only do they sing uplifting music wonderfully well, but they also clearly love every moment of it. And of course they have one of those amazingly inspirational conductors, Sarah Tenant-Flowers, who always seems to bring something new to the repertoire…This was a moving, passionate vision, and one combined with such intense spirituality…a fabulous performance." |
 | A Great and Mighty Wonder LAURIDSEN O magnum mysterium, TCHAIKOVSKY Come and worship, Let my prayer arise, RACHMANINOV Vespers (selected movements), PANUFNIK Westminster Mass, BRITTEN There is no rose, BRUCKNER Ave Maria, SINCLAIR Veni Emmanuel (premiere)
20 singers with Victoria Davies (harp), Matthew Rich (percussion) and Alistair Young (organ)
Geoff Blindt (lighting), Jane Quinton (icon banners)
Sponsored by Blenheim Colour Ltd
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 | Visions of Heaven FALIK Cherubic Hymn, TODD Angel Song II, SINCLAIR Story Water, SARTI Now the powers of heaven, BORTNIANSKY Cherubic Hymn, BEREZOVSKY Cast me not away, HOWELLS Requiem, LAURIDSEN O nata lux, with Geoff Blindt (lighting), Claire Hasted and Emily Morris (marimbas and bells).
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| The 20-strong voices were raised in well-balanced harmony...with plenty of light and shade...the music seemed to swell up from the deepest recesses of the building. It was quite an effect |
 | And in the Morning Music of hope and consolation commemorating Remembrance, featuring music by Parry (Songs of Farewell), Bach (Chaconne), Eric Whitacre, Vaughan Williams and Sinclair (premiere) with Sue Lynn (violin) and Geoff Blindt (projection). Supported by the Britten-Pears Foundation.
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| 2006
11 November, Douai Abbey, Woolhampton, Berkshire
20 singers, violin (Sue Lynn), Lighting and projection
Artistic Director: Sarah Tenant-Flowers
Box office: 01635 522733 |
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