The Three Choirs Festival 2023: A Preview
When I attended the recent launch event for the 2023 Three Choirs Festival programme, there was, as always, the excitement over the unveiling of what lies in store.
Gloucester
A richly rewarding celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ 150th birthday in Gloucester
United Kingdom Birthday Celebration for Ralph: Roderick Williams (baritone), Susie Allan (piano). Ivor Gurney Hall, The King’s School, Gloucester 13.11.2022. (JQ)
Gloucester hears a fine celebration of the 150th anniversary of Vaughan Williams
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams: Hannah Roper (violin), Jonathan Hope (organ), Catriona Holsgrove (soprano), Catherine Perfect (alto), Deryck Webb (tenor), James Geidt (baritone), Gloucester Choral Society / Adrian Partington (conductor). Gloucester Cathedral, 30.4.2022. (JQ)
An admirable recital of English song by Andrew Randall and Eric McElroy
United Kingdom Gurney, Ireland, Venables, McElroy: Andrew Randall (baritone), Eric McElroy (piano), Gregory Leadbetter (reader). Ivor Gurney Hall, Gloucester, 17.10.2021. (JQ)
The Stanford Society celebrates Stanford and two of his illustrious pupils in Gloucester
United Kingdom Stanford Society Festival Weekend: Gloucester Cathedral and Chapter House, 2.10.2021. (JQ)
A Blazing Beethoven Ninth Ends the Three Choirs Festival Triumphantly
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [14] – David Matthews, Holst, Beethoven: Ilona Domnich (soprano), Catherine Wyn-Rogers (alto), Andrew Staples (tenor), David Stout (baritone). Three Choirs Festival Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra / Adrian Partington (conductor). Gloucester Cathedral, 3.8.2019. (JQ)
It’s ‘Anchors Aweigh!’ at the Penultimate Three Choirs Festival Evening
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [13] – Stanford, Vaughan Williams: Katherine Broderick (soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone), Three Choirs Festival Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra / Geraint Bowen (conductor). Gloucester Cathedral, 2.8.2019. (JQ)
Bob Chilcott’s Attractive New Oratorio Brings Christmas Early to Gloucester
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [11] – Handl, Victoria, Britten, Chilcott: Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Nick Pritchard (tenor), Neal Davies (baritone), Three Cathedral Choirs; Philharmonia Players / Adrian Partington (conductor). Gloucester Cathedral, 1.8.2019. (JQ)
