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
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Workshop Review – 19 October 2024
‘Apt for voices and viols‘ – Music from Jacobean England VOICES & VIOLS Tutor: Elizabeth Dodd St Mary's Church Hall, Sale, Manchester Reviewer: Tom McLean A workshop of voices and viols under the guidance of Elizabeth Dodd, now that really does sound like a day we would enjoy so we signed up. The letter detailing the … Continue reading Workshop Review – 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 Review – 21 September 2024
Palestrina Plus VOICES Tutor: Peter Syrus Didsbury Baptist Church, Manchester Reviewer: Chris Martin When you walk into Didsbury Baptist Church, especially if you know you're about to sing some wonderful Renaissance music, you can almost ‘see’ the good acoustic. It is a wonderful space; well-equipped with easy access to coffee, tea, nice but naughty biscuits … Continue reading Workshop Review – 21 September 2024
21 September 2024 – Didsbury, South Manchester
Palestrina plus - a workshop for singers * Tutor: Peter Syrus Didsbury Baptist Church, Manchester, M20 6SX VOICES Peter writes: ‘Following a feast of workshops for voices and instruments we return to one for singers alone. For many, the music of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525/6-1594) represents the gold standard in ‘a cappella’ repertoire, be … Continue reading 21 September 2024 – Didsbury, South Manchester