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Come & Sing! Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle 1-day choral workshop
Come and learn this true choral great in an exciting singing workshop
Part of the Worcester Festival Choral Society 2023-24 Season
Add to my Calendar 13-04-2024 10:15 13-04-2024 12:15 36 Come & Sing! Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle 1-day choral workshop Love singing? Why not 'Come & Sing' Rossini’s delightful Petite Messe Solennelle in a rewarding, one-day choral workshop held in historic Worcester on Saturday 13 April 2024. The event, hosted by Worcester Festival Choral Society, offers the chance for singers of all kinds to explore one of the Romantic era’s most enjoyable choral works under the expert direction of Eton College organist and music teacher, Christopher Allsop FRCO, with piano accompaniment from Worcester Cathedral’s Deputy Director of Music, Nicholas Freestone. As well as the singing sessions, the day will include vocal tips, musical insights and an informal afternoon performance with soloists, which family and friends can attend free of charge. There will also be plenty of refreshment breaks to relax in the company of around 150 other musically minded people. Plus you can choose from an array of homemade cakes and pre-orderable lunches to tempt the tastebuds. You don't need choral experience to take part, but some ability to read music will be useful. The day is held in the comfortable surroundings of St Andrew's Methodist Church, Pump St , Worcester, WR1 2QT (just off Worcester High St and close to the Cathedral). Registration begins from 9.30am, with singing starting from 10:15am. The informal performance begins at 3.40pm, with the day concluding by 4.45pm. Tickets include score hire and free teas/coffees throughout the day. St Andrews Methodist Church, Worcester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Andrews Methodist Church
Pump St
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2QT
England
Programme
Gioachino Rossini – Petite messe solennelle
Performers
Christopher Allsop – Conductor
Nicholas Freestone – Accompanist
Worcester Festival Choral Society
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Programme Note
Love singing? Why not 'Come & Sing' Rossini’s delightful Petite Messe Solennelle in a rewarding, one-day choral workshop held in historic Worcester on Saturday 13 April 2024.
The event, hosted by Worcester Festival Choral Society, offers the chance for singers of all kinds to explore one of the Romantic era’s most enjoyable choral works under the expert direction of Eton College organist and music teacher, Christopher Allsop FRCO, with piano accompaniment from Worcester Cathedral’s Deputy Director of Music, Nicholas Freestone.
As well as the singing sessions, the day will include vocal tips, musical insights and an informal afternoon performance with soloists, which family and friends can attend free of charge. There will also be plenty of refreshment breaks to relax in the company of around 150 other musically minded people. Plus you can choose from an array of homemade cakes and pre-orderable lunches to tempt the tastebuds.
You don't need choral experience to take part, but some ability to read music will be useful. The day is held in the comfortable surroundings of St Andrew's Methodist Church, Pump St , Worcester, WR1 2QT (just off Worcester High St and close to the Cathedral). Registration begins from 9.30am, with singing starting from 10:15am. The informal performance begins at 3.40pm, with the day concluding by 4.45pm.
Tickets include score hire and free teas/coffees throughout the day.
