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.
John Quinn
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)
A very fine premiere of Ian Venables’ new song cycle, honouring Vaughan Williams
United Kingdom Oxford Lieder Festival [4] – Venables, Vaughan Williams: Alessandro Fisher (tenor), William Vann (piano), Navarra Quartet. Holywell Music Room, Oxford, 21.10.2022. (JQ)
Gloucestershire honours the 150th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams
United Kingdom 150th Birthday Concert – Vaughan Williams, Imogen Holst, Rebecca Clarke: James Gilchrist (tenor), Quentin Hayes (baritone), The Carducci Quartet, James Wilshire (piano), David Ayre (double bass), Cheltenham Chamber Choir / Ben Sawyer (conductor). Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham, 12.10.2022. (JQ)
Tewkesbury experiences a memorable concert as part of The Sixteen’s Choral Pilgrimage
United Kingdom The Choral Pilgrimage 2022 – An Old Belief: The Sixteen / Eamonn Dougan (conductor). Tewkesbury Abbey, 10.9.2022 (JQ)
Eclectic and imaginatively conceived Transformations programme at the Three Choirs Festival
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival 2022 [4] – Bach (arr. Stravinsky), Finzi, Britten, Poulenc: Elizabeth Watts (soprano), Three Choirs Festival Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra / Adrian Partington (conductor). Hereford Cathedral 29.7.2022. (JQ)
The Three Choirs Festival does George Dyson’s Quo Vadis proud
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival 2022 [2] – Dyson: Rebecca Hardwick (soprano), Jess Dandy (contralto), James Oxley (tenor), Alex Ashworth (bass), Three Choirs Festival Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra / Adrian Partington (conductor). Hereford Cathedral 25.7.2022. (JQ)
Dvořák’s Requiem launches the Three Choirs Festival 2022
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival 2022 [1] – Dvořák: Anita Watson (soprano), Catherine Carby (mezzo-soprano), Ruairi Bowen (tenor), Stephan Loges (bass-baritone), Three Choirs Festival Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra / Geraint Bowen (conductor). Hereford Cathedral, 23.7.2022. (JQ)
