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Cantamus Bach Choir & Orchestra of London 60th Anniversary Concert: Exciting Essex Performance of the Thrilling Haydn's Nelson Mass, in Memory of Dr Peter Macdonald, Cantamus Founder
And the icing on the cake of this must-see Concert is the magnificent , Vivaldi's most familiar and popular sacred work. Anyone who loves soul-grabbing good music with beautiful melodies, drama and texture should be at All Saints Church Chigwell Row, Essex , on Saturday 15th June 2019 , to experience the presenting the and .
" has achieved an enviable reputation for ensemble instrumental accuracy and interpretation quality, and warm and emotional vocal communication, of classic choral works," says Dr Stephen Castell , its Patron. "In this 60 Anniversary Concert, in memory of its Founder, will deliver a performance that will, as ever, excite and entertain."
4 November 1942 –
18 May 2017
Founder of the , 1959
Dr Peter Macdonald was one of the leading Bach and Baroque Music scholars of his generation, among the UK's most high-achieving and well-known musical personalities in the music profession. He could well have been appointed conductor of a national orchestra, and become recognised and celebrated world-wide.
Peter directed and presented many splendid choral performances, with works by masters such as , and . He was invited of the St Petersburg Orchestra and brought to the UK the outstanding , for a tour culminating in an awesome concert at the . In 2012 he suffered a serious stroke, but was able to conduct in 2013 a memorable St John Passion concert.
All members of the , past and present, wish to salute and celebrate, in performing the incomparable Haydn and Vivaldi , the life of Dr Peter Macdonald , their Founder, an inspirational professional musical intellect and practitioner, and a man of outstanding wit, generosity, and humour.
Chairman,
PO Box 334, Witham, Essex CM8 3LP, UK Mobile: +44 7831 349 162
Email: stephen@castellconsulting.com http://www.CastellConsulting.com
Romford Road Chigwell Row Essex IG7 4QD
( : Michael Gray )
Vivaldi (RV 589)
Haydn (Hob. XXII/11)
Handel
Soloists: Yolande Grant-Thompson |
Kate Fruchterman | Alexandre Garziglia
Rodney Williams | Duncan Patterson
Admission by Ticket £15.00 (concessions £10.00)
Available from 020 8500 8313 and at the door
: Dr Stephen Castell | :
Geoffrey Horsnell
: Dr Colin Flint |
Ian Marriott | Ruth Macdonald
Registered in England 1686005
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Contacts
Ruth Macdonald
0208-500-8313 | 07803-402-177
Dr Stephen Castell
01621-891-776 | 07831-349-162