14th June 2012

The second massed Gathering Wave rehearsal, attended by solists Njabulo Madlala and local talent Caitriona Turnbull, a great success

Choirs and singing groups from across Herefordshire, including school groups, gathered together for the second massed rehearsal for The Gathering Wave performance.  It was the first opportunity the group had to rehearse with baritone soloist, Njabulo Madlala and local soprano, Caitriona Turnbull.   

 

The day's rehearsal was a complete success with the programme of songs, including especially commissioned composition by Benard Hughes (inspired by Hereford's own Mappa Mundi), taking shape in preparation for the performance in July. 

The choirs were so fired up and enthused...there was a magical atmosphere in the room and everyone is really excited by what's to come said the Music Pool's Gathering Wave project manager, Dennis Schiavon, it's all shaping up to be a performance not to be missed...

To book tickets for The Gathering Wave on Saturday 28th July 2012 (7:45pm) at Hereford Cathedral, call 0845 652 1823 or for online bookings click here

 

Local groups taking part are: The Dolau Mixtures, The Fire Choir, The Golden Valley Singers, Ledbury Choral Society, Ledbury Community Choir, The Mansel Singers, Ross & District U3A Singing Group, The Singing Tree, Village Voices and The Rose Garden Choir.

Also taking part are local schoolchildren from: Lugwardine Primary School, Garway Primary School, St Martin's Primary School and Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School.

Njabulo Madlala - Baritone
Caitriona Turnbull - Soprano
Rhiannon Davies - Piano
Peter Dyke - Organ
Very Rev'd Michael Tavinor, Dean of Hereford - Compere

Hilary Smallwood and John Watson - Conductors
Bernard Huges - Composer/Conductor