Andrew Daldorph conducts a rehearsal of Sir Edward Elgar's "Dream of Gerontius" |
The 80 voice East Devon Choral Society |
There are roughly eighty singers in the choir with a strong bass and tenor line - led by the resounding voice of tenor Dave Regester. They are already in good voice for the concert. Indeed many participated in the performance of 'Gerontius' at St Paul's Church, Tiverton, in 2011.
(See "A Very Major Choral Work".)
Nevertheless, Andrew continues to work on every detail of the piece, drawing out the very best from the singers. In particular he is determined to ensure that the demons are as daemonic as before, if not more so.
On the night (Saturday 24 November) the choir will be joined by the Blundell's School Choir and a sinfonia led by Fiona McLean-Buechel embellished with extra instruments - including tuba and contrabassoon.
This is going to be very special!
East Devon Choral Society
& Blundell's School Choir
& Blundell's School Choir
Blundell's School Tiverton
(Blundell's Road EX16 4DN)
Saturday 24 November 7.30pm
DREAM OF GERONTIUS
Musical Director: Andrew Daldorph
Orchestra Leader: Fiona McLean Buechel
Sir Edward Elgar: "The Dream of Gerontius"
Mezzo Soprano: Louise Mott
Tenor Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks
Baritone: Tim Mirfin
Mezzo Soprano: Louise Mott
Tenor Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks
Baritone: Tim Mirfin
Tickets: £16 (child £5)
Tiverton TIC: 01884 230878Information: 01844 253494
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