What makes singing and performing so interesting for both choir members and our audiences is the contrasting range, styles and genres of our music.
Our Musical Director, Chirs Hann puts together, teaches and conducts the repertoire which the choir then learn to perfection. The repertoire is regularly updated with new pieces and other pieces dropped over time. This keeps our repertoire fresh and exciting to listen to.
Composed by Elaine HagenbergLyrics from a poem by Sara TeasdalePublished in 2017 Reading Phoenix Choir continues to champion compositions from female composers with this beautiful piece that conjures images of "stars shining, rooftops covered with snow, crystal peace finding the 'music of stillness'. | |
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For more information, see: | https://www.elainehagenberg.com/the-music-of-stillness-satb |
Composed by John RutterWords by Lancelot Andrewes (1555 - 1626)Published in 1993
Written for double-choir, the piece is decidely not the usual melody and harmony one might normally associated with Rutter. Instead we have a mysterious almost dissonant introduction which explodes into a glorious 'fire of flame'. The second section introduces an energetic 'Glory be to thee' followed by a tranquil setting for the Creator of the visible light'. | |
For more information, see: | johnrutter.com/music/printed-music/catalogue/hymn-to-the-creator-of-light |
Composed by Cecilia McDowallAn ethereal and evocative setting of one of the seven Advent O Antiphons. First performed by the Choir of Merton College Chapel, Oxford on 4 May 2012, conducted by Benjamin Nicholas Facebook Video | |
For more information, see: | ceciliamcdowall.co.uk/biography/ |