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The Gravity of Kindness: Howard Goodall explains his thinking
Howard Goodall has written to us via David, explaining some of his thinking behind the piece he has written for us: “The Gravity of Kindness is a special commission for me, its composer. Special because it came into being as a result of a relationship between me and The Addison Singers, particularly through their conductor…
Read MoreChamber Choir goes to Vienna to sing in anniversary performance of Mozart Requiem
In December this year, members of the Addison Chamber Choir travel to Vienna to perform the Mozart Requiem in the Michaelerkirche (St Michael’s Church). St Michael’s is one of the oldest churches in the city, famous for its catacombs, but also for being the venue for the first performance of completed fragments of the Requiem…
Read MoreFor your diary: 2019-2020 concert and rehearsal dates
Concerts AUTUMN 2019 Joint Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Choir Concert: Saturday 23 November 2019, 7.30pm @ St Andrew’s, Fulham Fields, Greyhound Rd, London W14 9SA. Joint Oratorio and Chamber Choirs Concert: Saturday 7 December 2019, 7.30pm @ St Peter’s Church, Southfield Road, London, W4 1BB SPRING 2020 Joint Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Choir Concert: Saturday 21 March 2020, 7.30pm @ St Andrew’s,…
Read MoreAddison Singers’ 50th Anniversary year in 2020
Watch this space for an announcement of the Addison Singers’ 50th Anniversary Year programme.
Read MoreLooking forward to Autumn 2019
ORATORIO CHOIR – As the Addison Singers head towards their 50th anniversary the Addison Oratorio Choir is looking to recruit new members in all sections of the choir. The Oratorio Choir sing a wide-range of repertoire with a professional orchestra and soloists. Recent highlights have included tours to Austria and Hungary, performances of well-known works…
Read MoreReminder: extra rehearsal Oratorio and Chamber Choirs Tuesday 2 July @ St Peter’s Church, Southfield Rd, W4
Additional rehearsal for Oratorio and Chamber Choirs on Tuesday 2 July, usual times, at St Peter’s Church, Southfield Rd, W4 (concert venue) Please note: this is in addition to the normal rehearsal at POSK on Wednesday 3 July.
Read MoreWorld premiere of Zillah Myers’ Hymn
The Addison Summer Concert ‘From Madrigals to modern’ sees the Oratorio and Chamber Choirs combine to perform a wide range of music, much of it inspired by words or music from different folk cultures or celebrating the joy of singing. A highlight of the evening is sure to be the world premiere of the second…
Read MoreA new piece comes to life – David Wordsworth
The Gravity of Kindness – a Christmas Meditation for soprano, chorus & chamber orchestra Commissioned by the Addison Singers in memory of Cathy Bereznicki and thanks to her generous bequest December 7th 2019 sees the premiere of the third, final and largest of the recent commissions undertaken by the Addison Singers, in memory of Cathy…
Read MoreChamber Choir extra rehearsal – 2pm-5pm Sunday 17 March, St Peter’s Church, Black Lion Lane
Extra rehearsal for members of the Chamber Choir 2pm – 5pm; Sunday 17 March, St Peter’s Church, Black Lion Lane, W6 9BE
Read MoreSpecial rehearsal for Budapest – Sunday 28 April 2.00 – 5.00pm @ St Peter’s Black Lion Lane W6
Budapest Tour Extra Rehearsal As you will have had all the Easter break to have forgotten the music, there will be a special rehearsal for everyone going to Budapest on Sunday April 28th from 2.00 – 5.00pm. This is the Sunday before you go. The venue is: St Peter’s Black Lion Lane Hammersmith W6…
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