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.
The Netherlands orchestra world is in uproar over the latest disastrous cuts. Amsterdam, July 15, 2024 – Eleven different interest groups from the music sector have called on the Minister of Education, Culture and Science […]
The death has been communicated of the American tenor Paul Sperry, a recitalist who dedicated much of his life to new music by US composers. His premieres covered works by Robert Beaser, William Bolcom, Victoria […]
National Children’s Orchestras (Photo: Paul Blakemore ) Next month, a pair of concerts at Bristol Beacon will showcase the talents of the National Children’s Orchestra (NCO). Music in Motion on Sunday 5 April, sees the […]