We are getting to know our carols very well! We’ve now reached double figures in terms of carol services and concerts with a few more to go. And what a joy they have been and what variety! In the last posting I mentioned the Lucia service at Birmingham Cathedral now one of the highlights of the seasonal calendar with its roots in ancient history but with a timeless message of light and featuring Birmingham’s Ex Cathedra Choir.
Last night we had the pleasure of attending the Ex Cathedra concert at St Paul’s Church. Forgive the use of an overworked word, but what a stunning performance this was, mixing the familiar with the much less known, including the medieval and the modern - good modern - and with distinctive arrangements for favourite words.
How lucky we are to have such an outstanding choir in the city, now celebrating forty years of the highest quality music.
‘Congratulate’ is not a sufficient word for such a deeply impressive performance by the choir under their artistic director and conductor Jeffrey Skidmore, but hopefully it conveys some sense of our appreciation.
There are a couple more concerts to go in this season of good will - including one at Birmingham Prison tomorrow to which I’m looking forward very much. More anon.
Last night we had the pleasure of attending the Ex Cathedra concert at St Paul’s Church. Forgive the use of an overworked word, but what a stunning performance this was, mixing the familiar with the much less known, including the medieval and the modern - good modern - and with distinctive arrangements for favourite words.How lucky we are to have such an outstanding choir in the city, now celebrating forty years of the highest quality music.
‘Congratulate’ is not a sufficient word for such a deeply impressive performance by the choir under their artistic director and conductor Jeffrey Skidmore, but hopefully it conveys some sense of our appreciation.There are a couple more concerts to go in this season of good will - including one at Birmingham Prison tomorrow to which I’m looking forward very much. More anon.
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