Sunday 20th May, St Martin's Church, East Woodhay
7.30pm (finishes approx 9.30pm)
£18.00
| Peter Broadbent | conductor |
"A Garland for the Queen" is a collection of part-songs composed to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. A work was commissioned from each of ten British composers, to words by contemporary British writers. The idea for the work goes back to Elizabeth I, for whom Thomas Morley edited a collection of madrigals entitled "The Triumphs of Oriana". The first performance took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London in June 1953.
In "Garlands for the Two Elizabeths" the Joyful Company of Singers, one of Europe's most prominent chamber choirs, will perform songs from both these celebratory works.
"The Joyful Company of Singers' immaculate performances are pure joy from first to last." Music Web International
Additional support from - Hampshire County Council
