Reviews
Handel's Messiah at the Colston Hall
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Handel's Messiah at the Colston Hall
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"From the quiet Overture to the final Amen, there was some dramatic playing from the skilled musicians ...
"The real stars of the evening were the 130 or so members of the chorus who, without the music, produced a performance in which the articulation and clarity of tone were superb."  |
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Bristol Evening Post
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Bristol Choral Society and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Colston Hall
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Musical Partnership Yields Gems
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The choir responded as readily as the composer had, to the drama, power and beauty within these words. With soloists Deborah Norman (soprano) and Allan Smith (baritone) helping to highlight passages in 'On The Beach At Night Alone' and 'The Explorers', the work swelled and dropped like the waves, finishing on a lovely poignant note.
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Bristol Evening Post
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Handel's Messiah, Colston Hall
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Chorus were the real stars
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From the quiet Overture to the final Amen, there was some dramatic playing from the skilled musicians ... The real stars of the evening were the 130 or so members of the chorus who, without the music, produced a performance in which the articulation and clarity of tone were superb.
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Bristol Evening Post
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Let's Celebrate!
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Show Had Plenty To Celebrate
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... After a stirring rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus, the highly successful evening came to a rousing conclusion with Hark The Herald Angels Sing.
It was heartening to see so many young people enjoying themselves, and hopefully their many skills will be nurtured over the years to come.
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Bristol Evening Post
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Berlioz: The Damnation of Faust
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BBC National Orchestra, St David's Hall, Cardiff
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There was once a time when The Damnation of Faust was as popular among
British choirs as Elijah. These days, however, Berlioz's miraculous piece is something of a novelty and on the evidence of this striking performance it's a hugely welcome one. There were two stars in the form of the BBC Now and the BBC National Chorus of Wales, boosted by Bristol Choral Society. The orchestra had the measure in every way of the amazing spectrum of colour which Berlioz conjured up. ... The chorus, trained by Adrian Partington, rank among the finest in the land with shining top sopranos and resonant basses and baritones. ... Chorally and orchestrally this was a demonstration of sterling standards. |
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South Wales Echo
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