This piece is a song of consolation about a loved one who feels his time is drawing near. Just before he Leaves, he reassures his loved ones who remain after him with the words of consolation: 'In my mind all is beautiful'. The theme would fit perfectly f... more
At meeting music, we all adore Venice and its surroundings: the palaces, romantic buildings, lagoons and gondolas, the clean and tiny charm of the small cities around… Have you ever been there? If not, you should come and join us, if yes, you alrea...
(the title comes from the young son of a friend of mine – I knew what he meant!) [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Like many teachers, I often catch colds during the Autumn t...
I should have gone on a holiday. I spent the summer re-reading "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" and "The Heroes of Olympus". I looked forward to "The House of Hades", the fourth book in "The Heroes of Olympus" series. It was released on early Autumn, whi...
When I first visited Riva del Garda, it was the middle of Autumn; and to my amazement, it felt like it was all the four seasons at the same time. The scent of still blooming flowery bushes reminded me of spring; the trees with ripe peaches and oranges rec...
A place with a well-established choir festival tradition - Riva del Garda is welcoming singers from all over the world not only in the Autumn, but during the awakening of nature as well. In the spring of 2026, meeting music invites you to immerse yourself...
Performed by Singing OUT at A Sky Full of Stars on December 2, 2017. Based on Walt Whitman's poem Leaves of Grass, Composer: Rich Campbell
Dear All! The London based choir Chantage is during this Autumn recording some of my most performed sacred music. You can read more about the project in the following link and I would be delighted if you would help support Chantage by order...
Advanced notice to get in your diaries, ALBION is starting its Autumn season by opening the Tideswell Festival on 20 September. A chance to visit a beautiful area of England, with the Derbyshire Peaks and the ancient monuments, churches, castle...