We had a marvellously energetic and productive first rehearsal at St Mary’s looking in detail at the finale of the Magic Flute and the Introitus and Kyrie from the Requiem. Ben was very pleased with how it went!
Some of Ben’s tips:
Attack the ‘Dona’s’ in the Introitus as though flicking a rubber band, articulating the ‘D’
Bring out the brightness of the ‘Ex audi…’ (the citrus in the heavy treacle sponge…)
Be brave energising the semi-quaver runs of the Chris-te e-le—son’ in the Kyrie
Next week we will work on Che del ciel (Tito), Placido è il Mar (Idomeneo) and Hostias from the Requiem.
For those still figuring out their best route to St Mary’s, there appeared to be plenty of parking spaces on Tuesday evening on North Worple Way and Worple Street, both a short walk from St Mary’s ( St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Mortlake ).
Note, Autumn term dates are shown below and on calendar page – we’ll be holding our second Come & Sing on Saturday 28th Sep. Put it in your diary!
Music for 23rd April (bring all music):
- Mozart, Requiem
-Introitus
-Kyrie
-Lachrymosa
-Dies Irae
-Hostias
-Sanctus
-Agnus Dei
- Mozart, Titus -Che del ciel
- Mozart, Magic Flute – Finale
- Mozart, Idomeneo – Placido è il Mar
Summer & Autumn Term Dates (also see Calendar tab):
Summer Term:
16th April – 25th Jun inclusive, except half term 28th May & 18th June when we’ll have a week’s break post-concert.
Concert Sat 15th June
Autumn Term:
10th Sep – 10th Dec, except 2 week half term 22nd & 29th Oct.
- Come & Sing: Sat 28th Sep, 10:30am – 4pm, Christ Church
- Concert: Date tbc but likely Sunday 15th Dec