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 – 13 April 2013
Making music in the Bach household (from a painting by Toby Rosenthal). J.S. Bach's family tree included more than 50 musicians. Image credit. Motets from the Bach and beyond VOICES & INSTRUMENTS Tutor: Peter SyrusLocation: Didsbury Baptist Church, Manchester Reviewer: Sheila Livesey It was with a small amount of trepidation that I braved the deluge … Continue reading Workshop Review – 13 April 2013
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
Workshop review – 20 June 2009
An illuminated opening from the Chigi Codex featuring the Kyrie of Ockeghem's Missa Ecce ancilla Domini. Late 15th century. Vatican Library, Chig. C. VIII 234, music09, NB.03, ff.19v–20r. Angels and archangels – music from the Chigi Codex VOICES Tutor: Peter Syrus Location: St Mary’s Church, Whitegate, Northwich Reviewer: Jill Mitchell Title: Gems from the Chigi Codex This review includes red … Continue reading Workshop review – 20 June 2009