The Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 is a symphony in four short movements composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1812. Beethoven fondly referred to it as “my little Symphony in F.” The Eighth Symphony is generally light-hearted, though not lightweight, and in many places cheerfully loud, with many accented notes. The Mozart […]
BEETHOVEN Symphony No 9 ‘Choral’ Saturday November 24th 7:30pm
Symphony No. 9 in D minor op 125 (Choral Symphony) by Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most famous pieces of music ever written. Instantly recognizable, it is unusual in featuring singing by four soloists and a full choir. The words are based upon a poem by Friedrich Schiller, Ode an die Freude (in […]
Spring 2018 Music for Passiontide – Saturday 10 March 2018
Our Easter 2018 concert will include John Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’. Saturday 10th March This ever-popular work was written in 1887 to a libretto by W J Sparrow Simpson. It has remained a firm favourite with audiences. Intended to come within the scope of many church choirs the oratorio also includes Five hymns for audience participation. Perhaps […]
Review of Jon Cullen and Marva Rees’s Accidental Martyrs, 21st October 2017
By Victoria Hay. Marva Rees weaves together the words of eye-witnesses to rush the events of 1588 into our twenty-first-century consciousnesses. This surprising libretto comes across with the urgency of a daily newspaper in which the tapestry of different voices lends credence. Jon Cullen’s score draws on strong musical traditions which reverberate with meaning and […]
Christmas Concert. Saturday 9th December 2017 7.30pm. St. Bartholomew’s Church, East Ham.
For the second year running and back by popular demand, the All Saints Chorus Christmas Concert. Joined by the talented Senior Choir from Nelson Primary School and starring Tenor Bene’t Coldstream, this concert is a must to kick start your Christmas jollies, including all your favourite songs like Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and Winter Wonderland . Plus […]
Accidental Martyrs by Jon Cullen / Bach’s Cantata 140. Saturday 21st October 2017 at 7.30pm.
We’ll be singing Jon’s own composition about the Catholic martyrs of Stratford, along with Cantata 140 by J. S. Bach. Tickets: £15 full price, £10 concessions, £7 Friends. The concert will take place at West Ham Parish Church, London E15 3HU. Please come along!
Fauré Requiem. Saturday 30th September 2017 at 7.30pm. St Edward’s Church, Romford.
All Saints chorus will sing Fauré’s Requiem and other pieces by Fauré, Franck, Bach and Mozart. Tickets are £9 (concessions £7). Tickets are available from 07912 580677 or on the door. This concert is in conjunction with the Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund. Please come along and support the Fund – and the Choir! The concert […]
Christmas Festival Concert December 3rd
What a great success the Christmas concert was with an incredible audience. It was good fun all-round with some great music making. What great singers the Nelson choir turned out to be – again! You’ll all be pleased to learn that they are going to provide the ripieno choir in the St Matthew Passion in […]