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Now May We Singen
A celebration of the work of our patron Cecilia McDowall on the occasion of her 75th birthday
Part of the London Oriana Choir 2025/2026 Cycle
Add to my Calendar 09-05-2026 19:30 09-05-2026 21:30 36 Now May We Singen Brought together by their love, partnership and patronage of one the world’s most celebrated contemporary composers, this very special concert will celebrate the breadth and brilliance of Cecilia McDowall in her 75th birthday year. With performances of commissions, a unique collaboration between choirs and a rare chance to hear hidden gems from McDowall’s choral world, this performance promises to enrich and enlighten. London Oriana Choir, conducted by Dominic Ellis-Peckham, is joined by guest choirs Addison Singers Chamber Choir, Vox Anima Chamber Choir and City Chamber Choir, and soloists Matthew Hough (piano) and Fenella Humphreys (violin). There will be a retiring collection for The Pembroke Academy of Music (PAM), a music education project for young people aged 7-14 years who experience socio-economic disadvantage. Based in Walworth in South London, PAM includes instrument tuition, musicianship, composition, ensemble work, performance opportunities, exam preparation and much more. They aim to unleash the creative potential and capabilities of participants by removing barriers to high-quality music education. Holy Trinity Church, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Holy Trinity Church
Sloane Street
Sloane Square
London
SW1X 9BZ
England
Programme
Cecilia McDowall – God is Light
Cecilia McDowall – Standing as I do before God
Cecilia McDowall – Good news from New England
Cecilia McDowall – O Oriens
Cecilia McDowall – Now may we singen
Cecilia McDowall – Here Hum the Bees
Cecilia McDowall – Regina Caeli
Cecilia McDowall – Would like to meet
Cecilia McDowall – Love's Philosophy
Cecilia McDowall – Adoro te devote
Cecilia McDowall – The Lord is good
Cecilia McDowall – Meet Cute
Cecilia McDowall – Ave Maris Stella
Performers
Dominic Ellis-Peckham – Conductor
London Oriana Choir
Vox Anima Chamber Choir
Addison Chamber Choir
City Chamber Choir
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Programme Note
Brought together by their love, partnership and patronage of one the world’s most celebrated contemporary composers, this very special concert will celebrate the breadth and brilliance of Cecilia McDowall in her 75th birthday year. With performances of commissions, a unique collaboration between choirs and a rare chance to hear hidden gems from McDowall’s choral world, this performance promises to enrich and enlighten.
London Oriana Choir, conducted by Dominic Ellis-Peckham, is joined by guest choirs Addison Singers Chamber Choir, Vox Anima Chamber Choir and City Chamber Choir, and soloists Matthew Hough (piano) and Fenella Humphreys (violin).
There will be a retiring collection for The Pembroke Academy of Music (PAM), a music education project for young people aged 7-14 years who experience socio-economic disadvantage. Based in Walworth in South London, PAM includes instrument tuition, musicianship, composition, ensemble work, performance opportunities, exam preparation and much more. They aim to unleash the creative potential and capabilities of participants by removing barriers to high-quality music education.
