Bruckner wrote some thirty motets which form an important part of his output. Surprisingly modern for a 19th Century Austrian composer, they reflect his intense religious faith. With harmonic scrunches, dynamic contrasts and antique modalities, his works are highly powerful. Perhaps it is these features that make the motets challenging and yet easier than is […]
Some of the Beaumaris Singers prepare for their Lilleshall Concert For the first concert of our 26th season we will be visiting the magnificent setting of St Michael's Church, Lilleshall. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, with a varied programme including: Cantique de Jean Racine Faure Jesu, joy of mans' desiring Bach A […]
Beaumaris Singers' Christmas Concert this year will be held at Lilleshall, in aid of the Chetwynd Church Spire Fund. The festive programme will include : Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Vaughan Williams O Radiant Dawn MacMillan The Advent Candle Chilcott O Magnum Mysterium Victoria Carol of the Magi Rutter And many more We'll also be asking […]
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We're delighted to be visiting Eccleshall - our first visit to the town in several years - to perform Handel's Messiah Parts 2 and 3, accompanied by the church's excellent organ. We look forward to performing this much loved choral work for our Eccleshall friends. Ticket price: £10, £5 for full time students and free […]
In celebration of John Rutter's 70th birthday this year, and Bob Chilcott's 60th, the Beaumaris Singers will be visiting Shifnal with a celebration of their music. The programme will include: Rutter - Magnificat Chilcott - Be thou my vision Chilcott - Even such is time Chilcott - God so loved the world Chilcott - Sweet […]
This will be a joint memorial concert with The Gallery Singers, for Chris Herrick, one of the founder members of the Beaumaris Singers, and Secretary for many years, who died last year. Proceeds will go to cancer charities agreed with the Herrick family. More details to follow.
Come and Sing Rachmaninov Vespers with the Beaumaris Singers. Musical Director, Simon Collins, will carefully guide singers though a selection of some of Rachmaninov's Vespers. This Come and Sing Workshop is for singers with some experience, wanting to to test their skills and find out just how stimulating choral singing can be, and for experienced […]
We will be performing a selection of pieces at Drayton Arts Festival. More details to follow.