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Halifax Choral Society Events

We believe Halifax Choral Society is the oldest Choral Society in the world! Over the next few months we will be celebrating its bicentenary by promoting a really special series of concerts:
  • On Sunday, 15th October 2017, at 7.30pm in the Victoria Theatre in Halifax, 350 of us will present:
    • Philip Wilby’s oratorio THE HOLY FACE; the première of our new commission, which tells the dramatic biblical story of the life of Halifax’s patron saint, John the Baptist.
    • Mendelssohn’s Psalm 114 (“When Israel out of Egypt came”); This work was dedicated by the composer to the Society in 1837.
    • Bruckner’s Te Deum Laudamus.
  • On Sunday, 26th November 2017, at 6.30pm in Halifax’s Victoria Theatre:
    • The Society’s 199th annual Messiah (G F Handel), this year in the acclaimed arrangement by Dr Denis Wright for choir, brass (the world-famous Black Dyke Band) and organ.
  • In Spring 2018:
    • Haydn’s Creation — this was the very first work performed by the Society, in 1817. For this occasion, we plan to welcome back The Hanover Band, who will perform on their instruments of that period.

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Upcoming RCO Events

Please see the attached link for upcoming RCO events – The Huddersfield event advertised is being ran by Andrew Cantrill, and HOA’s own David Baker will be in attendance.

 

RCO Events Poster

 

 

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by | August 23, 2017 · 1:18 pm

Diocese of Leeds Organists’ Training Programme Masterclasses – venue change

Please note change of venue.  Arrangements have now been made to use the organ in St Robert’s, Harrogate (Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP), which is a fine two-manual Hill
(http://www.npor.org.uk/NPORView.html?RI=N02918). The church is under five minutes’ walk from the station, and there is plenty of on-street parking,  or in the multi-storey car park.
 
 If you require any further information or think that you  might like to play in either of the classes, please contact David Pipe direct (contact details below).   Places for players are still available and observers are encouraged to attend as well.  
 
 
David Pipe
Director of the Organists’ Training Programme & Cathedral Organist
Diocese of Leeds
07810 810494

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Musical Life of Halifax in the 19th Century – An Illustrated Talk

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by | March 21, 2017 · 1:25 pm

French Classical Organ Study Trip – Paris, Poitiers & Versailles

French Classical Organ Study Trip – 19 – 21st July – 

Paris, Poitiers & Versailles. 

RCO has organised the above, aimed at those preparing for ARCO for examination in July 2017 and January 2018 when the Historical Studies topic is France, 1680–1760, and the Set Work is the Premier Livre d’orgue by Clérambault, although anyone with skills diploma level (and above) is welcome – to ensure adequate playing time, only 12 spaces are available.

The organ music of the composers of the French Classical School (Boyvin, Clérambault, F. Couperin, Dandrieu, de Grigny, du Mage, Guilain, Lebègue, Marchand, Nivers…) is amongst the most beguiling in the repertoire, yet there
are few organs in the UK which can begin to offer a glimpse of the sound world crucial to the projection of this repertoire, nor the action which facilitates the execution of the many ornaments. This study trip offers players of
diploma standard and above the opportunity to hear and play the famous organs of St Gervais, Paris where several generations of the Couperin family were organist, including François Poitiers Cathedral world famous late Classical organ
Royal Chapel of the Palace of Versailles a historically inspired instrument of 1996 in the original case of 1710

The trip includes:

Demonstration and class at St Gervais
Classes and performance at Poitiers Cathedral
Class at Versailles plus entry to the rest of the Palace and grounds afterwards .

Accommodation, transport and meals / other expenditure are excluded from the cost, however, suggested travel arrangements and further information can be found here.

Costs:

RCO Member: £345

Non-member: £375

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Buxtehude’s Chorale Preludes Workshop – London

Buxtehude’s Chorale Preludes Workshop – 8 July 2017 –
London (SE22 9AT)
(For directions click here)

Explore the wealth of variety offered by Buxtehude’s choral settings. There is material suitable for organists of Grade 5 standard through to advanced/diploma.

The venue: St John the Evangelist Church can be found at the at the top of Goose Green, at the corner of East Dulwich Road and Ady’s Road, on the borders of Dulwich and Peckham. Nearest station: East Dulwich (trains from London Bridge Station).

The organ: JW Walker 1985, built for Trinity College of Music and now on permanent loan to the church. It has three manuals and pedals.

What to prepare: 5 – 10 minutes of Chorale Preludes and Choral Partitas by Buxtehude.

Cost:

RCO Member: £65

Non-member: £71

Further details and booking can be found here.

 

 

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An Introduction to Trio Playing – London

An Introduction to Trio Playing – 01 July 2017 (11.00 – 14.00) – 

St Mary’s Church, Lothbury London (EC2R 7HH)
(click here for directions).

Are you an intermediate organ player looking to venture into or expand on your trio playing skills? If so, RCO are running this course for you!

Success in co-ordinating three independent lines opens the gate to a wealth of wonderful music, including Bach’s famous sonatas.  Students find that achieving that success is a significant challenge, so let Anne show you the techniques that will overcome that challenge.   Prepare a single exercise (two-stave combinations) , as detailed below, and we will provide all other exercises needed.

What to prepare:
Please prepare at least one piece from the list here, perfecting all two-stave combinations. (Please do not try combining all three staves).

Cost: 

RCO members: £65

Non members: £71

 

Further information here.

 

 

 

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East Anglican Academy of Early Music – 2017 Programme of Events

East Anglican Academy of Early Music has released their 2017 Programme of Events. 

The East Anglian Academy, based in Suffolk promotes concerts and workshops encouraging interest in organs and other keyboard instruments of historic and musical note.

Many events take place using the  renowned 1674 Thomas Thamar organ and the 1797 William Allen chamber organ in St Michael’s Church, Framlingham.

Highlights include:

Organ Recital by Matthias Havinga on the Thamar organ in St Michael’s  – 8 October 2017.

There are also non-organ centred events such as:

Wild Men  of the Baroque – a family concert featuring recorder legend, Piers Adams with performances of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel – 25  June 2017.

The Academy Chamber Choir & Players is also being launched this year, with performances throughout the year, the programme will include the entire work from which Lotti’s famous ‘Crucifixus’ is drawn, as well as much-loved masterpieces by Bach. 

 

Further details can be found on their website here and in the flyer below.

 

 

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HALIFAX MINSTER – 2017 ORGAN RECITALS

Organ Recitals 2017

Halifax Minster has attracted some international, also some high-profile organists for this series.

Last year there was a significant increase in attendance to the recitals. 

Please support the Minster in 2017; all are very welcome.

Recitals on Thursdays at 1:00 pm

(Lunch available from 12.30 pm) 

 

www.halifaxminster.org.uk

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AN EVENING WITH NIGEL OGDEN

AN EVENING WITH NIGEL OGDEN

Nigel Ogden A4 poster

CHRIST CHURCH, GREAT AYTON

GUISBOROUGH ROAD, GREAT AYTON, MIDDLESBOROUGH,  TS9 6NN
(Tel: 01642 722333)

FRIDAY 3 MARCH 2017 AT 7:30 PM

(DOORS OPEN 7:00 PM)

The star of BBC Radio 2’s ‘The Organist Entertains‘ comes to Great Ayton, providing an evening of unmissable classics and demonstrating the newly refurbished organ

Tickets £10:00 – light refreshments available

Tickets online from: Nigel Ogden and can be purchased from the Great Ayton Discovery Centre,

105B High St, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, TS9 6NB (Tel: 01642 723268)

For more information – Tel: 01642 724450 or 01642 722501

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