The Addison Singers - A Christmas Oratorio

A seasonal programme from the two classical choirs

The Addison Oratorio Choir reheases
The Addison Oratorio Choir reheases

November 12, 2024

The Addison Singers Classical Choirs are planning a seasonal choral feast for all to enjoy.

The Chamber Choir are to perform the winter-themed movements of Jonathan Dove’s The Passing of the Year, Poulenc’s Quatre Motets pour le temps de Noël and the ever-popular carol Sir Christèmas! in a setting by William Mathias.

Meanwhile the Oratorio Choir will present one of the choral repertoire’s most kaleidoscopic and colourful pieces, Poulenc’s Gloria and Bob Chilcott’s Christmas Oratorio.

The concert is taking place on Saturday 7 December at 7.30pm at St Peter's Church, Southfield Road, W4 1BB.

The Addison Singers’ Music Director for classical, Matthew Thomas Morgan, who will be conducting on the night, said, “In the summer we were proud to join with the Jazz Choirs of the Addison Singers to present Festival of Music which offered us new and exciting performance opportunities. We covered a wide range of musical styles and showcased individuals performing in both Jazz and Classical styles. This The Chamber Choir introduce our concert with Sir Christèmas! a rousing invocation of the season. The Oratorio Choir take on a modern classic and an oratorio which surely will become a staple of the choral repertoire. Poulenc’s Gloria is as exhilarating as it is intricate, a wonder of word-setting and harmonic colour, something truly as kaleidoscopic as the lights on a Christmas tree! Meanwhile, Bob Chilcott’s Christmas Oratorio is a modern adaptation of the Christmas story, vibrant and heartfelt in equal measure. These pieces are all characterised by their wide textural and dramatic scope. We very much hope that you enjoy the programme.”

Programme

Bob Chilcott - Christmas Oratorio
Jonathan Dove The Passing of the Year
Francis Poulenc - Gloria & Quatre Motets pour le temps de Noël
Brandenburg Sinfonia

Accompaniment will be provided by organist Francesca Massey and pianist Matthew Hough.

Tickets can be bought online in advance for £18 or £3 for under 16s £3 plus booking fees. On the door they are priced at £20 with under 16s getting in for £5.

This event is sponsored by local estate agent Horton and Garton.

New members are always welcome to join the Addison Group of Singers, which is made up of three different singing classes and four different choirs for singers of all ages, abilities and musical interests. It was founded more than 30 years ago with David Wordsworth as its Musical Director since 1995. Matthew Thomas Morgan - newly appointed Music Director, Classical – took up his post at the beginning of 2023 to conduct the Chamber Choir and Oratorio Choir.

The Addison Singers comprises two classical choirs – an auditioned Chamber Choir and larger non-auditioned Oratorio Choir; and two jazz choirs – an auditioned Jazz Ensemble and a larger non-auditioned all-female Jazz Choir. It also offers three different singing classes to meet the needs of beginners, intermediate and the more competent, experienced singer.

If you are interested in joining the Addison Singers visit the choirs' website.

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