Regarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us h...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreRegarded as one of the finest masterpieces of all Western Music, this passion setting brings to music the text of Matthew 26 and 27 concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The evangelist tells the story, arias convey the inner feelings of us humans as we gaze upon the Golgotha scene and choruses and chorales reflect on our own place in the drama. Bach's incredible work of art stands alone in its complete telling of the crucIfixion story in a manner which stirs and moves the soul of the performer and listener. This is a mountaintop experience not to be missed.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Happy New Year to one and all... just think.... This TIme next year you could be a millionaire .... you could also be reminiscing about your wonderful Singing Holiday to Launde Abbey and patting yourself on the back for booking early and banking the sa...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

This is the only video we managed to take from our November 2010 Taverner recording sessions. Dum transisset was the first piece by Taverner I ever heard, some 23 years ago while at Christ Church, Oxford, and it's still among my favourites. Recorded on an...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThis is the only video we managed to take from our November 2010 Taverner recording sessions. Dum transisset was the first piece by Taverner I ever heard, some 23 years ago while at Christ Church, Oxford, and it's still among my favourites. Recorded on an iPhone 4, but the spirit is still captured!  

This TIme of the year many of us summarize their lives: what has happened the last 356 days? At meeting music we are sure about that the most memorable moments are connected to some special experiences. The moment when you joined a choir and made lIfelong...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Most of the people who come to my singing workshops are in their 50s and pretty much all of them have a story to tell about the TIme someone told the...

… this how we think about it, but let’s see, what the others say! "Venezia in Musica was a great experience for me and my choir. The festival was well organized and the staff was always smiling and helpful. We found Caorle picturesque and ...

Join us on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/fanclubAndantino/ Kerstconcert 2017 Vilvoorde Andantino (Vilvoorde België olv Peter De Waele) Il est né le divin enfant, Jouez hautbois, résonnez musettes ! Il est né le divin enfant, Chantons tous s...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreJoin us on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/fanclubAndantino/ Kerstconcert 2017 Vilvoorde Andantino (Vilvoorde België olv Peter De Waele) Il est né le divin enfant, Jouez hautbois, résonnez musettes ! Il est né le divin enfant, Chantons tous son avènement ! Depuis plus de quatre mille ans, Nous le promettaient les prophètes Depuis plus de quatre mille ans, Nous attendions cet heureux temps. Il est né le divin enfant, Jouez hautbois, résonnez musettes ! Il est né le divin enfant, Chantons tous son avènement ! Ah ! Qu'il est beau, qu'il est charmant ! Ah ! que ses grâces sont parfaites ! Ah ! Qu'il est beau, qu'il est charmant ! Qu'il est doux ce divin enfant ! Il est né le divin enfant, Jouez hautbois, résonnez musettes ! Il est né le divin enfant, Chantons tous son avènement ! Une étable est son logement Un peu de paille est sa couchette, Une étable est son logement Pour un dieu quel abaissement ! Il est né le divin enfant, Jouez hautbois, réson...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Are you passionate about singing? Then The People's Show Choir Newport is for you. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for singing. No auditions ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAre you passionate about singing? Then The People's Show Choir Newport is for you. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for singing. No auditions are required and your first two weeks are on us.  

OK so some songs we recorded didn't make the CD "These Islands". Here is one that got away. The Miller of Dee. We will soon be putting up a podcast of the Choral Celebration, for a limited TIme in the run up to the Grand Depart. Keep your eyes and ears...