Preparations are well underway for our In the King’s Company concert at St John’s Parish Church, Beeston this Sunday, and we are really looking forward to hearing the results of the Nottingham Festival Chorus’s hard work. We are delighted that Soprano, Rachel Parkes, can join us to sing the heart-breaking Dido’s Lament from Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and that our Artistic Director and Conductor, Alex Robinson, will also be directing some of the concert from the harpsichord.
Dido’s Lament is one of the most beautiful and heart-breaking pieces of music ever written. In one of the most well-known and loved baroque arias, Dido sings of lost love and betrayal with a melody that seems to literally sob.
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The sad news of the death of Dame Maggie Smith has put us in mind of one of her best-loved films, Quartet. If you haven’t seen it, you must! It revolves around a retirement home for former professional musicians, Beecham House, and its residents who prepare for a benefit concert to keep the place going. The charming comedy-drama explores themes of redefining old age, the human spirit and the joy of singing with friends, something very much at the heart of our work at Music for Everyone!
Have a great week!
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30/09/2024
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