Over 300 for Fourth Rutter Day
23 September 2019
Yesterday over three hundred singers joined their
voices to take part in our fourth singing day with the
internationally-acclaimed composer and conductor, John Rutter CBE.
Welcoming our Guest for the Day
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The final few get seated
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What a great day we had,
thanks so much. We will
definitely look out for
future events with the
Northampton Bach Choir.
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Throughout this news item you will see a selection of the dozens
of messages of thanks we have received from participants, who were
clearly thrilled with the occasion.
The view from the Altos
Wonderful day yesterday,
great singing and
atmosphere.
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The day featured a number of John’s own compositions including
The music’s always with you, All bells in paradise, and When music
sounds, as well as classics choral works from his latest volume:
Bach’s Jesu, joy of man’s desiring, the Lacrimosa from
Mozart’s Requiem, and Haydn’s The heavens are telling from
The Creation.
Conductor and Pianist discuss Plans
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John signs scores for singers
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Congratulations on
yesterday and thank you for
all your commitment to
making it so successful. It
was a triumph of
organisation with so many of
the singers remarking on how
well planned it all was.
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The day began with a particular highlight, John’s arrangement of
Amazing Grace, the text of which was written in 1772 just ten
miles down the road in Olney, and which is surely the most popular
hymn in the world.
Our two Musical Leaders
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I had a great day […] it
was well worth the long
journey from Leeds!
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What is special about days like these is that not only do we get
an insight into the mind and spirit of a master musician, but we
also get the chance to improve our vocal skills. Thank you to John
and our wonderful pianist Ian for their wonderful leadership on the
day.
My friends and I had an
amazing time. I hope you
will do another one soon.
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Not only was the day a great musical success, but also a triumph
of organisation. Getting every possible singer accommodated, all the
information distributed in advance, over one tonne (!) of sheet
music sorted and allocated, sorting tea and biscuits, and ensuring
over 250 cars were parked safely, the list goes on and on. With many
thanks indeed to all the choir members and their friends and
relatives who ensured everything went like clockwork, and not least
Jennie who masterminded the event.
Another view from the Altos
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Tea for 300 - no problem!
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Thank you for an
interesting and inspiring
day. An absolute delight
from start to finish.
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