I enjoyed playing at St Mary’s, Haddington last weekend, alongside Isolde James-Griffith (soprano) and Matthew Todd (tenor). Lovely big venue and a friendly, enthusiastic audience!
Now on to rehearsals for the upcoming performance of “Songs from Luke” on Sunday 17th November at 3pm in Carlops Village Hall. I composed this piece back in 2013 and it was premiered back then under the baton of Tembu Rongong, with James Hutchinson as Gabriel (the tenor soloist). This is a new scaled-down version suitable for smaller venues. The large instrumental ensemble is replaced by piano and a single violin. The chorus and six soloists remain!
I am delighted that I will again be working with the wonderful Matthew Todd in the tenor role. The piece will be conducted by Murray Campbell.
I have loved re-visiting this work, with its libretto by Helen Rongong. A youthful optimism and joy pervades the music, and it is accessible and melodious throughout.
Do come along! Free entry.