Greatest Glory of our Muses: Church music of Robert White (c1538-1574) VOICES Tutor: Peter Syrus Location: Church of the Holy Ascension in Upton-by-Chester Reviewer: Valerie Pedlar I’m a relative newcomer to the workshops run by NWEMF and must say how much I’ve enjoyed the workshops I’ve attended in the past two years. I’m also intensely … Continue reading Workshop Review – 21 June 2014
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Workshop Review – 8 March 2014
Worldes Bliss: A vocal workshop on Early songs VOICES & INSTRUMENTS Tutor: Sara Stowe Location: St Wilfrid’s Parish Church, Grappenhall Reviewer: Christine Wood Whilst advertised for both singers and instrumentalists, this workshop on medieval song was attended only by singers. Sara Stowe introduced us to a rich variety of 12th and 13th century songs from … Continue reading Workshop Review – 8 March 2014
Workshop Review – 23 June 2012
Ludford and Tallis VOICES Tutor: Peter SyrusLocation: St. Nicholas Chapel on the Cholmondeley Castle EstateReviewer: Hugh Cherry Singing at Cholmondeley – Ludford and Tallis The music from these two composers crosses the divide between the early renaissance English style of Nicholas Ludford (c1485-1557) and the later style of William Byrd’s great teacher and collaborator Thomas … Continue reading Workshop Review – 23 June 2012
Workshop Review – 4 December 2010
Picture of Michael Praetorius, 1606 Season’s Greetings, from Michael Praetorius VOICES & INSTRUMENTS Tutor: Peter Syrus Location: Chorley Village Hall, Cheshire Reviewer: Mark Flinn The worst of the icy winter weather relented for a few days in early December to allow a good quorum of NWEMF members and others to celebrate Christmas with the music … Continue reading Workshop Review – 4 December 2010