The workshop will comprise vocal training, teamwork and performance in the company of others who love choral music. This will be a day for improving your singing skills in a friendly atmosphere.
The best way to tell if it’s for you? Come and try it!
The best way to tell if it’s for you? Come and try it!
What?
We invite you to come and sing with us!
Spend a day on a hidden gem from one of Britain's most revered choral composers, John Rutter. His Requiem takes us on a journey from darkness to light, reflecting ‘the ideals of beauty and calm reverence’, which so inspired the composer. In seven movements, Rutter does not use a complete text of the Roman Catholic Missa pro defunctis but instead selected various texts, some from the Requiem Mass, some from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
John Rutter wrote “In style and scale, Requiem owes more to Fauré and Duruflé than to Berlioz, Verdi or Britten. It is intimate rather than grand, contemplative and lyric rather than dramatic, consolatory rather than grim, approachable rather than exclusive. I suppose that some will find the sense of comfort and consolation in it facile, but it was what I meant at the time I wrote it, in the shadow of a bereavement of my own.” Rutter’s bereavement was the death of his father. His choice of texts was guided by a personal motive. He considered the work to be in language “...[my] father might have enjoyed listening to.”
You’ll meet Opus 48 Musical Director, David Crown, and take part in an engaging rehearsal. You'll also have the opportunity to meet members of Opus 48 and other musically-minded people from across Oxfordshire and further afield and find out more about Opus 48 and what makes it so special.
Spend a day on a hidden gem from one of Britain's most revered choral composers, John Rutter. His Requiem takes us on a journey from darkness to light, reflecting ‘the ideals of beauty and calm reverence’, which so inspired the composer. In seven movements, Rutter does not use a complete text of the Roman Catholic Missa pro defunctis but instead selected various texts, some from the Requiem Mass, some from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
John Rutter wrote “In style and scale, Requiem owes more to Fauré and Duruflé than to Berlioz, Verdi or Britten. It is intimate rather than grand, contemplative and lyric rather than dramatic, consolatory rather than grim, approachable rather than exclusive. I suppose that some will find the sense of comfort and consolation in it facile, but it was what I meant at the time I wrote it, in the shadow of a bereavement of my own.” Rutter’s bereavement was the death of his father. His choice of texts was guided by a personal motive. He considered the work to be in language “...[my] father might have enjoyed listening to.”
You’ll meet Opus 48 Musical Director, David Crown, and take part in an engaging rehearsal. You'll also have the opportunity to meet members of Opus 48 and other musically-minded people from across Oxfordshire and further afield and find out more about Opus 48 and what makes it so special.
Where?
St Andrew's Church
Linton Rd, Oxford OX2 6UG When?Let's make a day of it! Rehearse and perform this exciting work in one day.
Registration will commence at 9.45am and the workshop will run with breaks until around 2.45pm. This will be followed by a short concert presentation for friends and family at around 3pm. The day should finish by 3.45pm. More details for registrants here. |
How much does it cost?
The cost is £20 per singer for the day. Score hire is included in the registration price.
How do I find out more and sign up?
Sign up here using this form. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected].