Saturday 30th May 2020, at 10:30am On Saturday, 30th May, The Elgar Chorale of Worcester, once again, visits the birthplace of composer, our namesake Sir Edward Elgar. We will be singing a programme of Elgar’s music in the Carice Room. Named after Carice, Sir Edward’s daughter, the name is a …
Location of Landsdowne Crescent Methodist Church, 18 Lansdowne Cres, Malvern WR14 2AW PROGRAMME (This programme may change in order and/or content) Elgar – arr. DHSalut d’amourPleading Gabriel FauréMadrigalPavane Piano solo? Donald Hunt – Two Part SongsA Good-NightNow sleeps the crimson petal Howard Blake – Songs of Truth and Glory The …
What music would you choose to listen to, if you were isolated from the world? Come and listen to Piers Maxim talk about the music that influenced him. A short biography of Piers may be found here.But why read when you can come and hear Piers talking about his life, …
A short review. “The Kingdom – Elgar” A wonderful piece of choral music. With more than 60, singers this day was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A shortened version was sung to a small audience of friends who heard what had been accomplished in 4 hours of intense work. Piers Maxim …
On Saturday, 9th November 2019, The Elgar Chorale of Worcester will be singing a programme of music by Lauridsen, Chilcott, Elgar and Rutter, in the beautiful Grade ll listed of Church of the Holy Trinity in Malvern Link. Click on the link to learn more about this lovely church.With the …
Review: “Summer Serenade”- The Elgar Chorale, St George’s Church, Worcester – 22.06.2019 The imposing houses of St George’s Square and the majestic Church in which the Elgar Chorale, under its inspirational Director of Music Piers Maxim, chose to present their Summer Concert, set a perfect backdrop for the programme of English music …
A voyage by the good ship “The Elgar Chorale” Review: “French Connections” – The Elgar Chorale, Worcester Baptist Church – 09.03.19 Given the impending Brexit situation, it was a relief to find the good ship ”Elgar Chorale”- under the navigation of its excellent captain, Piers Maxim – steering a steady …
A Baroque Christmas – 15th December 2018 On a slightly cold and dank Saturday evening just before Christmas in the Church of the Ascension, Malvern, the Elgar Chorale, most ably conducted by Piers Maxim, sang a full programme of baroque pieces by a variety of composers – Scheidt, Schütz, Buxtehude, Gabrielli, …
“A Baroque Christmas Concert by Candlelight” Join the Elgar Chorale of Worcester in the beautiful surroundings of the Church of the Ascension, Malvern Link, for a seasonal feast of Baroque Christmas music lit by candlelight. With music from Johann Walter (1496-1570) at the end of the renaissance, through Heinrich …
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Dr Donald Hunt, OBE. He was the founder of The Elgar Chorale of Worcester, as The Donald Hunt Singers, and first Director of Music. Donald was from Gloucester and had been a chorister at Gloucester Cathedral. From the …
