English Romantics!

Come and celebrate the sounds and sights of the English summer, from birds and bees to sudden storms of derring-do.

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A one-day choral workshop exploring the delights of partsongs by major English Romantic composers.

A rare opportunity to spend a day exploring the intimate choral delights of the English Partson, come and sing exquisite choral gems, including Pearsall’s poignant Lay a Garland and heroic Sir Patrick Spens, Elgar’s vivid As Torrents in Summer and Sterndale Bennett’s inviting Come live with me alongisde settings of Shakespeare texts by George MacFarren and Charles Wood.

The workshop will consider the style of singing required by these pieces and techniques for conveying their stories.

And to celebrate Summer, a bowl of strawberries served during the afternoon – all part of the workshop experience!

Music is available to borrow on the day.

Booking is now closed.

Timetable

Saturday 29 June 2019
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton NG11 8NS

9.45am      Registration opens
10.00am    Morning session (with refreshment break)
12.30pm    Lunch Break (please bring a packed lunch)
1.30pm      Afternoon session (with ‘strawberries’ break)
5.00pm     End of session