Dear All
It was lovely to have everyone back for the first Brahms Requiem rehearsal and to welcome newcomers Hannah and Seb.
I’ve listed below the parts that we covered this week and what we should be prepared to look at on 18/2 – hope it helps rather than confuses!
We covered:
Selig: p1-4, b15-45
Herr: p41-45, b17-93
Toten: p114-117 , b1-34
Be prepared to look at the following sections next week (*denotes new bits!):
Selig: p1-4, b15-45
*Tranen: p4-9, b47-96
*Denn: p14-18, b22-73
Herr: p41-45, b17-93
*Du bist: p98-104, b208-266
*Toten: p114-123 , b1-100 (note the extra bit at the end!)
It’s always a bit confusing when we start a new piece to find where we are in it and see how it all hangs together. If you have time, it would be great if you could listen to the practice tracks – link here. They isolate the four parts and you can slow them down (a feature I rely on!). It’s worth listening to a recording too. Here’s one of Youtube’s many excellent examples. Both links may also be found on repertoire page.
Robert’s Recital Sun 16/2, 3pm:
See earlier post for details. Link to flyer here
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Singing Lessons with Marta:
Marta Garcia-Ortiz whom many of you know from when she sang with SGC, is offering private singing lessons locally (Mortlake) at her home. Marta, originally from Spain, is an accomplished musician (teacher, cellist, conductor and singer). For anyone interested in finding out more please don’t hesitate to get in touch with her either by WhatsApp 07511 103 484 or email garciaortizmarta@gmail.com
Calendar:
Spring Term:
7Jan-1April (NO half term break), 13 weeks
- Sat 8th Feb LVB9 Lambeth Orchestra
Two week Easter break (not the usual 3 weeks) 8/4 & 15/4.
Summer Term:
22 Apr-10 Jun except 1 week half term 27 May, 7 weeks
- 7th Jun Summer Concert, Brahms Requiem & RB performance (Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue)