Stour Singers

The orchestra of the Swan is coming to Shipston-on-Stour on Saturday 8th May at 7.30 p.m. to join Stour Singers in a joyful programme of music by Vivaldi & Handel in St Edmund’s Church. The concert will be conducted by Richard Emms, the choir’s founder/director.

The programme begins with Vivaldi’s Magnificat followed by Handel’s Laudate, pueri, Dominum which is, perhaps, less familiar. It is really a solo piece for virtuoso soprano with choral & string accompaniment, full of thrilling Handelian runs to be sung by guest artist Katharine Fuge, the renowned international Baroque specialist singer. The second half opens with Ombra mai fu, the well-loved Handel’s Largo, performed by Emma Selway who is a principal mezzo-soprano at the Royal Opera House. All these musicians combine in the final item, Vivaldi’s Beatus Vir. Rarely heard but instantly accessible to any listener, it has a beautifully interwoven texture and tunes you can whistle on the way home.

That this event can happen in Shipston is a personal tribute to Richard Emms who has worked for some 35 years to put the town on the choral map. It’s a very special occasion - don’t miss it!

Tickets at £12.50 for adults (accompanied children free) from:- R Clarke 27, High Street, Shipston, choir members & at the door.

For any further information please contact Vic Twyman Tel: 01608 664215

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Last modified: February 26, 2010