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Christ Church
35 Darley Avenue
West Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2ZD
England

Saturday 27th November 2021
7:30 PM

Programme

Henry Purcell – Music for a While
William Byrd – Sing Joyfully unto God Our Strength
Benjamin Britten – Hymn to St Cecilia, Op.27
Keith Orrell – From Harmony, From Heavenly Harmony
~ Interval ~
George Dyson – To Music
Edward Elgar – There is Sweet Music, Op.53 no.1
Edward Elgar – O Wild West Wind, Op.53 no.3
Stephen Wilkinson – The Lark in the Clear Air (Trad. arr. Wilkinson)
Ralph Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
Ralph Vaughan Williams – Serenade to Music
Stephen Wilkinson – Envoi

Performers

Savva Zverev – violin
James Pelham – piano
Keith Orrell – Conductor

William Byrd Singers

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Programme Note

The Byrds are back in song after 18 months' silence, with an all English programme to celebrate our delayed 50th anniversary.

Starting with Purcell / Britten's Music for a While, you will also hear Britten's Hymn to St Cecilia and Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music, pieces dedicated to the power of music which we all welcome back into our lives.

Don't miss TWO premieres: From Harmony, from Heavenly Harmony" a stunning new piece by our current conductor Keith Orrell; and Envoi the last piece by our first conductor the late, legendary Stephen Wilkinson.

We are joined by violinist Savva Sverev accompanied by pianist James Pelham.

Join us for our 50th anniversary celebration!