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Messiah is a glorious sound for town church
Review of Handel’s Messiah, Shrewsbury Chronical 29/3/12 The glorious sounds of England’s greatest baroque composer echoed around the beautiful arches of St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury, on Saturday evening when the Shrewsbury Choral Society performed Handel’s oratorio ‘Messiah’ to a capacity audience.
A thoroughly enjoyable evening and a promising debut …….
Alistair Auld, newly appointed as conductor of Shrewsbury Choral Society, made an impressive debut at St. Chad’s Church. The occasion was ‘Big Christmas Sing’, a programme of Christmas music and readings in support of Christian Aid. Supported by pianist Michael Davey, organist William Hayward, a superb brass quartet and Jan Lumley’s elegant flute, the choir … Continue reading
Passion and enjoyment…
This was an imaginatively planned programme which once again showed the real achievements made by the combined efforts of choir and conductor. (Review of Great British Choral Music, 16 April 2011)
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