1885 Singers Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary

Mozart Mass in C Minor to feature in concert at All Saints Church


All Saints' Church. Picture: David Iliff

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On Sunday 27 March at 7.30pm the 1885 Singers will be celebrating a quarter century of concert giving.

On 26 March 1997, the choir gave a performance of Stainer's Crucifixion and ever since then they have given four concerts a year covering a huge range of styles.

Most concerts have taken place in All Saints by Putney Common or St Mary's in Putney but they have also given memorable performances in Southwark Cathedral and St John's, Smith Square.

In the 25th Anniversary concert The 1885 Singers will perform Mozart's Great C minor Mass and some movements from Cherubini's Requiem.

Also in the programme will be a performance of Haydn's C major Cello concerto with soloist Jane Hyland. Tickets at the door cost £15 ( £12 concessions) payable by cash or cheque.

Programme

MOZART MASS in C MINOR

Soloists – Hilary Cronin & Emma Louise Jones – Sopranos

William Wright – Tenor

George Cook – Bass

CHERUBINI Requiem movements

HAYDN Cello Concerto in C soloist Jane Hyland

 

The 1885 Summer concert this year takes place on 9 July in All Saints Church.

Programme

The Lady of Shallot – Wilfred Bendall

The Rio Grande – Constant Lambert

and other light choral items.

 

The autumn concert is on 22 October at St Mary’s Church Putney Bridge and will be a performance of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle.

The 1885 Singers area a community choir based in All Saints Church, Putney Common, and have been singing since 1997 under the direction of Alison Hunka. The choir always welcomes new faces. There are no auditions ; all that is required is a love of singing and a sense of commitment.

Rehearsals are usually on Mondays in All Saints Church, Putney Common from 7:45pm to 9.45pm. For more information email Alison Hunka on Alisonhunka1885@aol.com.


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March 18, 2022

 

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