United Kingdom Gurney, Ireland, Venables, McElroy: Andrew Randall (baritone), Eric McElroy (piano), Gregory Leadbetter (reader). Ivor Gurney Hall, Gloucester, 17.10.2021. (JQ)
An admirable recital of English song by Andrew Randall and Eric McElroy
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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)
‘Re-Creation’ at the Three Choirs Festival is a Roaring success
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [7] – Haydn, The Creation: Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Robert Murray (tenor), Neal Davies (bass), Gabrieli Roar, Gabrieli Consort and Players / Paul McCreesh (conductor). Worcester Cathedral 1.8.2021. (JQ)
Persuasive advocacy for unfamiliar English music at the Three Choirs Festival
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [6] – Ireland, Howells, Gibbs: Guy Johnston (cello), Ruby Hughes (soprano), Njabulo Madlala (baritone), Three Choirs Festival Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra / Samuel Hudson, Adrian Partington (conductors). Worcester Cathedral 31.7.2021. (JQ)
Accomplished singing by the Three Choirs Festival Youth Choir
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [5] – Fauré, G. Williams, Duruflé: Charlotte Sleet (mezzo-soprano), Three Choirs Festival Youth Choir, Peter Dyke (organ), Philharmonia Orchestra / Geraint Bowen (conductor). Worcester Cathedral, 28.7.2021. (JQ)
The thrilling premiere of The World Imagined at the Three Choirs Festival
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [4] – Coleridge Taylor, Elgar, Gabriel Jackson: Nick Pritchard (tenor), Three Choirs Festival Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra / David Hill (conductor). Worcester Cathedral, 27.7.2021. (JQ)
The Marian Consort provides a feast for the ears at the Three Choirs Festival
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [3] – Jackson, Tomkins, Howard, Scarlatti: The Marian Consort / Rory McCleery (director). College Hall, Worcester, 26.7.2021. (JQ)
A thrilling navigation of The Great Journey at the Three Choirs Festival
United Kingdom Three Choirs Festival [2] – Smyth, Jackson, C. Matthews: Marcus Farnsworth (baritone), The Goldfield Ensemble / Adrian Partington (conductor). Worcester Cathedral, 25.7.2021. (JQ)
