Posts Tagged ‘David Wordsworth’
A walk down memory lane
A walk down memory lane… Last Saturday we celebrated 50 years of the Addison Singers, although 2 years overdue due to Covid, but a joyous celebration it was with contributions from each of the Choirs and Classes, as well as all the professional staff contributing. Photos from the concert are compiled in a presentation at:…
Read MoreJoint Oratorio and Chamber Choirs Concert
‘The Gravity of Kindness’ Howard Goodall – World Premiere and Handel’s ‘Messiah’, Part 1 + Hallelujah Chorus Saturday 7th December 2019 @ 7.30pm St. Peter’s Church, Acton Green W4 89 Southfield Rd, Chiswick W4 1BB, junction of St Alban’s Ave. Free street parking available, Bus E3 The Addison Singers are proud to present a…
Read More“Come & Sing Bernstein”
“Come & Sing Bernstein” @ St John Smith Square. Sat 17 March @ 10am – 7pm Part of the Americana 2018 Festival, run by SJSS. Conductor David Wordsworth. Open to the public. Details of how to participate & buy tickets here: https://www.sjss.org.uk/events/come-sing-bernstein
Read MoreCome and Sing for Syrians – Mozart Requiem, 27 January, with David Wordsworth
After the success of last year’s Come and Sing, we are thrilled to announce that David Wordsworth has agreed to join forces with Singing for Syrians and the Hands Up Foundation once again. To help ward off the January blues, we will be putting on a Come and Sing in London (at Holy Trinity, Prince…
Read MoreDavid Wordsworth appointed as new Director of the John Ireland Charitable Trust
Music Director, conductor and promoter, David Wordsworth, has been appointed Director of the John Ireland Charitable Trust with immediate effect. Wordsworth succeeds Bruce Phillips, who has been Director of the Trust for over a decade. The Trust was formed in 1968 by Norah Kirby, Ireland’s companion, secretary and house-keeper, for the purpose of supporting performances, publication and…
Read MoreA Celebration of Howard Skempton
HOWARD SKEMPTON AT 70 Selected works for solo piano (including birthday tributes written especially for the occasion by Laurence Crane, Morgan Hayes, Gabriel Jackson and Andrew Toovey) Clarinet Quintet (1997) Lullaby for clarinet and cello (1983) He wishes for the cloths of Heaven for choir (1999) Skipper for solo clarinet Catch for string quartet (2001) Expectancy for choir and string quartet (2008; London premiere) Esther Cavett, Morgan…
Read MoreChamber Choir sing at King’s Place for Howard Skempton’s birthday
One of “Five of the best Classical Concerts of the week” in this Weekend’s Guardian. Don’t miss it! by David Wordsworth On Friday October 13th, the Addison Chamber Choir make their third visit to King’s Place to join an impressive list of composers and performers for a celebration of Howard Skempton’s 70th birthday. Many members of both…
Read MoreDesert Island Discs with David Wordsworth
* UPDATE: TICKETS AVAILABLE at THIS WEEK’S REHEARSALS! * Desert Island Discs with David Wordsworth Brighten up your January blues and discover conductor, composer and all round musical genius David Wordsworth’s innermost secrets, in our fun packed evening with the Maestro. We’ll find out how he’ll cope on the Island, hear his eight best loved tracks, learn…
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