An overcast day in Lancaster heralded a wonderful workshop led by Clive Walkley, who enjoys a long-time association with NWEMF, including a spell as Chair. This was his last workshop, and it proved to be a very memorable one as we focused on the wonderful and rhythmically challenging music of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla. We covered … Continue reading Workshop Report – 9 November 2024
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Workshop Report – 19 October 2024
At our most recent workshop in St Mary's in Sale, 18 singers and 8 viol players come together for a day of wonderful music by Tomkins, Gibbons, Ward, Weelkes and Wilbye, expertly led by Elizabeth Dodd. Thanks to all who attended and made the day so memorable. The sopranos and tenors benefitted from the A=415 … Continue reading Workshop Report – 19 October 2024
Workshop Report – 21 September 2024
Our workshop yesterday in Didsbury was a great success - 35 singers were led by Peter Syrus, covering a total of 13 pieces of glorious polyphony. Peter took six different settings by Palestrina, and compared them with the same texts by a range of other composers. The highlight was singing the beautiful Tu es Petrus … Continue reading Workshop Report – 21 September 2024
Workshop Report – 15 June 2024
On 15 June, renowned viol soloist and consort player Peter Wendland, led a group of over 30 singers and instrumentalists in Sale, south Manchester. We covered five multi-choir pieces in depth, finishing with the resplendent triple choir composition by Hassler, Jubilate Deo. The full report of the workshop will follow in our regular newsletter.
Workshop Report – 11 May 2024
On 11 May, Stephanie Dyer came to Didsbury Baptist Church with about 20 singers and instrumentalists to cover the works of Jakob Handl, a prolific Slovenian composer of polychoral works. We covered six pieces in total, all for eight voices, and all but one set for double choir. The full report of the workshop will … Continue reading Workshop Report – 11 May 2024