St Mary’s Church, Kington, was packed for Kington Choral’s recent stirring performance of Mendelssohn’s ELIJAH on 18th October. This was the first time that soloists Elisabeth Wingfield (soprano), Frida Osterberg (alto), Richard Strivens (bass/baritone) and Georgina Pochin (soprano), have sung with KCS, and there was a welcome return for Michael Clee (tenor) and the superb organist Peter Dyke (from Hereford Cathedral).

 

The next KCS date for your diary is Saturday 20th June 2009, when KCS and guest soloists will be performing a triple bill of Gounod’s Mass of St Cecilia, Elgar’s From the Bavarian Highlands, and E.J.Moeran’s Songs of Springtime. Moeran has Kington connections so the choice of his music is apposite.

 

The subsequent autumn concert will be on Saturday 17th October 2009 featuring Beethoven’s Mass in C-major and Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise.

 

Don’t miss them !!

 

KCS is a large (75-strong) choral group which meets each Monday night in Kington for rehearsals. New singers will always be welcome, both experienced and those new to choral music – just telephone the Music Director Maureen Twiddy on 01544 370 666