Huge applause for Andrew Lumsden (and Claudia Grinnell) at the conclusion of this afternoon’s ’farewell’ evensong. Congregation of hundreds; wonderful singing – the most musical congregation I’ve ever had the privilege to be a part of.
Andrew directed the choir and played us out magnificently through the last hymn and voluntary. Extraordinarily positive congregation celebrating 22 years of his first-class direction and music-making.
Message from the group, successors to the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble: We have devastating news that our friend and colleague Richard Edwards passed away last night. On behalf of all his dearest friends at London […]
The NY Times has obtained an audio recording of President Trump’s first board meeting at the Kennedy Center. During the board meeting Mr. Trump floated the idea of hosting the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony himself… […]
The death has been made known of José de Felipe, founder and conductor of important elements in Madrid’s concert life. Educated in Moscow, where his parent were exiled during the Franco regime, founded the Children’s […]