Nantwich Choral Society 1972-1982Conductors Michael Bax Michael Bridger Edward Hewison Pianist Joy Roberts

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 16Dec1972 Messiah Handel Michael Bax Sop Edna Broadbent C.Tenor David Burrows St Mary’s

Tenor. John Corbett Baritone David Scrivens ChurchChamber Orchestra Leader Clifford Grice Organ M. Bridger Nantwich

20Dec1972 Carol Concert Michael Bax Piano Joy Roberts NantwichMethodist

Church24Mar1973 Mass in C Major [K317] Michael Bax Margaret Henshall Soprano Nantwich

[Coronation]Mozart Hazel Cumming Contralto MethodistSaint Nicolas Tudor Jones Tenor Church Benjamin Britten Christopher Jones Bass

Nicolas as a boy Simon CrookallNicolas as a man John CorbettAndrew Crookall & JonathanCrookhall Boy sopranos and theChoir of Crewe College of Education

11Oct1973 Evening of Music Michael Bridger Pianists Joy Roberts and NantwichMusic by V.Williams Michael Bax Heather Bridger Civic HallMozart & Songs of LoveBrahms With the Baroque Ensemble

1Dec1973 Christmas Story Michael Bridger John Corbett Tenor St. Mary’s Schutz Jean Samuel Soprano ChurchAlso Alexander Gauld BaritoneItems from Messiah Michael Bax David Burrows Counter Tenor

6Apr1974 Beatus Vir Psalm112 Michael Bax Elaine Parker Soprano CentralMonteverdi Sylvia Hurley Mezzo Soprano MethodistRequiem Faure Michael Bridger Simon Crookall Treble Church

Brian Roberts BaritoneChamber Orchestra Organ Edward Hewison

Jun1974 Choir took part in Crewe Music Festival. No details available Dec1974 Magnificat in D Bach Michael Bridger Organ Edward Hewison Central

Ave Rex Matthias Jean Samuels Soprano MethodistSylvia Hurley Soprano ChurchHeather BridgerSoprano Nantwich

Mike Bax TenorChristopher Jones Bass

13Feb1975 Choir took Part in BBC Ronald Smith St Mary’sSongs of Praise Organ Harold Kirkham Church

Nantwich29Mar1975 Stabat Mater Michael Bax Jean Samuel Soprano Central

Dvorak Katharine James Alto Methodist James Watson Tenor Church Arthur Young Bass Nantwich

Miserere Gregorio Allegri Semi Chorus Jean Samuel H.Bridger Jean Atkin Brian Roberts

Jun1975 Carmina Burana Carl Orff Pianists Joy Roberts & Heather AudlemRd Bridger Boys

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Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue

22Nov1975 The Creation Haydn Edward Hewison Jean Samuel Soprano CentralJames Watson Tenor MethodistDavid Scrivens Bass Church

21Dec1975 An Evening of Music and song Edward Hewison Civic Hallwith the Rochdale Brass Band Nantwichpresented by Crewe & Nantwich Borough Councilprogramme included Traditional Carols &English Folk Songs

10Apr1976 Coronation Anthem Handel Edward Hewison Jean Samuel Soprano St Mary’Highways Gordon Jacob Jack Bayliss C.Tenor ChurchCome ye Sons of Art Purcell with local orchestra Nantwich

27Jun1976 The Christleton Festival Michael Bridger Peter Fletcher Baritone Christleton Opening Concert was a Philip Ingram Baritone ParishDramatised Performance of ChurchSaul Handel with the Kenneth Stark TenorChester St. Cecelia Singers Michael Bax Tenor

Pauline Smith Soprano Janice Burgess SopranoKathryn James ContraltoOrgan Edward Hewison Pianoforte Ronald Smith

30Oct1976 Alleluia Randall Thompson Michael Bridger Jean Samuel Sopranos CentralRejoice in the Lamb Britten Heather Bridger MethodistJesu Joy of Man’s Desiring Barbara Waters ChurchPraise the Lord all ye Nations Jean Aitkin Alto Nantwich

Bach Tenors Michael Bax Missa Brevis Kodaly Tudor Morris Jones

Brian Roberts BassOrgan Edward Hewison

18Dec1976 Messiah Handel Edward Hewison Jean Samuel Soprano St.Mary’sGwen Mason Contralto ChurchJames Watson Tenor NantwichJohn Taylor Bass

Local Orchestra Leader K. Mosedale27Jan1977 Concert of Victorian Edward Hewison Joy Roberts Pianoforte St.Marys

Music Members of Choir ChurchPerformed solos Nantwich

Mar1977 Vespers of the Blessed Michael Bridger Sops Jean Samuel St Mary’sVirgin Monteverdi Edna Broadbent Church

Canzona in Twelve parts Ruth Miller and NantwichGiavano Gabrieli Heather Bridger

Altos :Jean Atkin Isabel Hope Jane Rowsell

Pamela KirklandTenors James WatsonMichael Bax TudorJonesDavid WatsonBasses Christopher JonesBrian Roberts Geoffrey QueenGeoffrey Queen John Burton

Local Orchestra Organ Edward Hewison 3 Jun 1977 Silver Band Music Night Edward Hewison Joy Roberts Piano Tarporley

Wakes Week Tarporley Silver Band Village Hall

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Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 19Jun1977 Silver Jubilee Concert Edward Hewison Organist M Bridger StMary’s

works byHandel Britten ChurchWilbye Walton Parry And NantwichHarris with choirs of the parish Churchchurches of Acton Bunbury NantwichWeston Wistaston Wrenbury andCentral Methodist Church Nantwich

27Jun1977 Silver Jubilee Concert Edward Hewison Organ HKirkham MBridger St Mary’sO Taste & See Trumpets Gseals DMoulton ChurchR.Vaughan Williams GHuntingdon NantwichZadock the PriestHandel Timpani Ghodson

16Jul1977 Summer Concert Edward Hewison Piano J Roberts Boy’s SecMusic for Crumhorns Crumhorns MBridger HBridger SchoolChoir performed works by Rackett John Burton

AudlemDowland Wilbye Vecchi Recorder Chris Jones RoadVaughan Williams PurcellGilbert & Sullivan

12Nov1977 A German Requiem Brahms Michael Bridger Jean Samuel Soprano CentralFive Mystical Songs Christopher Underwood

MethodistVaughan Williams Local Orchestra Leader Church

Raymond BaddeleyNantwich Dec1977 Christmas Concert Michael Bridger AccompanistsCentral

Sleepers Wake Bach Edward Hewison OrganMethodist

Four Basque Carols arr.MBridger Joy Roberts Piano ChurchHodie Christus natus est Shutz

NantwichWith traditional Carols

18Mar1978 St.Johns Passion Bach Edward Hewison Evangelist Brian Greensill St MaryChrist William Morris ChurchSoprano Faith Elliot

NantwichContralto Kristine AndersonTenor James Watson

Local Orchestra Leader KMosedale Bass Wayne Turner 21May1978 The Choir Took Part in Soprano Marjorie Tapley Victoria

The Gothic Symphony Trevor Stokes Contralto Jean Reavley HallHavergal Brian Tenor Eric Baskeyfield HanleySix other Adult choirs and Bass Philip RavenscroftFive Children’s Choirs took

part with the Stoke Gothic Orchestra Leader Raymond Baddeley

22Jul1978 Summer Concert Michael Bridger Accompanists BrineThe Choir performed works Joy Roberts Heather Bridger LeasBy Monteverdi Haydn and Soprano Jean Samuel SchoolGypsy Songs Brahms Tenors Michael Bax

NantwichBrian Greensill

11Nov1978 Requiem Mass Mozart Edward Hewison Soprano Alison Furness Central

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Theresa Mass Haydn Contralto Rachel Payne MethodistTenor Brian Greensill ChurchBass Neil Phillips Nantwich

Local Orchestra Leader Darrell WadeDec1978 Concert of Christmas Music Edward Hewison Organ Michael Bridger Central

Traditional Carols Violin Christine Hewison MethodistChristmas Oratorio Bach ChurchJesu Sweet I sing of a Maiden Holst Soprano Heather Bridger NantwichOrgan Music by Bach

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 31Mar1979 Three Choirs Festival

Messa da Requiem Verdi Soprano Catherine Foster WinsfordNantwich Choral Society Michael Bridger MSoprano Margaret Lindsay CivicMarket Drayton C.Society Andrew Boden Tenor Brian Cookson HallWinsford Choral Society Bass Ian ComboyStockport Symphony Orchestra Leader John Phillips

Conductor Brian Greensill

26Apr1979 Festival of Arts Michael Bridger Organ HGKirkham StMary’sTwo Motets Bruckner ChurchMy Soul,There is a Country Parry NantwichThe Bluebird StanfordTwo works by Michael BridgerLagrime d’Amante al Sepolcro dell’Amata

MontiverdiThree Hungarian Folk Songs Seiber

27Jun1979 Motet Praise the Lord Bach Michael Bridger Organ Edward Hewison StMary’sMass Aeterna Christi Munere Palestrina (Bernstein) ChurchMotet Tantem ergo Bruckner Piano Joy Roberts (Bach) NantwichChichester Psalms Bernstein Treble Richard Hutton

Harp Charlotte SealePercussion Geoffrey Hodgson

3Oct1979 Crewe Music & Arts Society Michael Bridger Piano Joy Roberts KingsDixit Dominus Handel GroveMass in C-Gloria Shubert HighCreation The Heaavens are Telling Haydn SchoolAllelluia Thompson also works by Morley CreweDowland Vecchi

3Nov1979 Cantata No 192 Nun danket alle Gott Bach Edward Hewison Soprano Alison Furness CentralSymphony No 7 Boyce Contralto Rachel Payne MethodistDixit Dominus Handel Tenor James Watson ChurchOverture in B flat Schubert Bass Neil PhillipsMass No 4 in C SchubertLocal Orchestra Leader Darrell Wade

15Dec1979 Concert of Christmas Music Edward Hewison Organ Michael Bridger CentralFantasia on Christmas Carols Baritone Brian Roberts MethodistVaughan Williams Traditional Carols Wind Trio Church

Flute Ruth MillerClarinet Julia Sellars Basoon Amanda Hollowood

23Mar1980 A Sea Symphony Vaughan Williams Michael Bridger Soprano Ann Dawson CivicVltava Smetana HallSongs of the Fleet Stanford Baritone Christopher Underwood NantwichStockport Symphony Orchestra Leader John Phillips

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28Jun1980 Trial by Jury Gilbert & Sullivan Edward Hewison Accompanists Joy Roberts and MalbankHeather Bridger Judge Brian School

also performed Roberts; Plaintiff C Gorton NantwichDefendant T Jones Counsel G QueenUsher C JonesForemanRBanks

Horrortorio Joseph HorowitzStomp your Foot Aaron Copeland

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 16Nov1980 Catulli Carmina Carl Orff Michael Bridger Tenor James Watson Nantwich

Winter Music Michael Rose Soprano Ruth Wallan Civic HallPianos Heather BridgerJoy Roberts Rachel RichardsonGary Brooks Percussion Paul Shaw

Trevor Stokes20Dec1980 Christmas Concert Michael Bridger Organ Edward Hewison Central

Cantata for Christmas MethodistJohn Gardner ChurchWatchet Auf Bach Nantwichplus Traditional Carols

2Mar1981 Mass in B Minor Bach Edward Hewison Soprano Vanessa Scott NantwichNantwich Choral Soc. Alto Vanessa Williamson CivicMarket Drayton Choral Soc Tenor Eric Baskeyfield Hall

Bass Christopher UnderwoodManchester Mozart Orchestra Leader Fay Campey

27 Jun1981 Songs of Love Brahms Michael Bridger Pianists Joy Roberts BrineLeasTwo part Songs Kodaly Heather Bridger SchoolChoral Dances from Prince Igor NantwichBorodin also works by Moeran &John Gardner

21 Nov1981 Music for St Cecilia Edward Hewison Soprano Marian Greensill CentralWelcome to all the Pleasures CTenor Malcom Boden MethodistPurcell 1659-1695 Tenor Brian Greensill ChurchSimple Symphony Britten Bass Howard Watkin NantwichHymn to St Cecilia Britten Leader of Orchestra

Darrell Wade19 Dec 1981 Carol Concert Edward Hewison Piano Joy Roberts Central

Organ Michael Bridger MethodistChurch

20Jan1982 Choir took part in Songs of Michael Bax Organ H Kirkham St Mary’sPraise BBC Church

Nantwich14 Mar1982 Beethoven Concert Michael Bridger Piano Oakley

Piano Concerto No 1 in C Major Robin Leighton Boyce CentreChoral Fantasia Beethoven Soprano Marian Greensill CreweMass in C Beethoven Mez Sop Margaret Lindsay

Tenor Brian GreensillBass Nigel Waugh

Manchester Mozart Orchestra Leader Fay Campey26Jun1982 10th Anniversary Concert Michael Bridger Piano Joy Roberts Malbank

What is life Gibbons SchoolFinal Chorus St Johns Passion Bach NantwichIntroit & Sanctus Requiem Faure

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In Windsor Forest V WilliamsOther works by V Williams Stanfordand Parry

Dec 1982 Christmas Vespers and Michael Bridger Organ Edward Hewison St Mary’sMagnificat Montiverdi Bass Geoffrey Wallis ChurchDenis Stevens Edition NantwichThis Concert marked the end of 10 years as Principal Conductor forMichael Bridger as he left the district to take up a new appointment.

Nantwich Choral Society 1983-1997 Stephen Buckman was appointed new Conductor Accompanist Joy Roberts

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue Apr1983 Messiah G.F.Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Janet Munroe St Mary’s

C.Tenor Simon Gay ChurchTenor Robin Parks NantwichBass Simon CrookallHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Manchester Opera Orchestra Leader Kay Thomas

25Jun1983 Missa Solemnis in B Flat Stephen Buckman Soprano Frances Jackson Central(Harmoniemesse)F.J.Haydn Contralto Penny Vickers MethodistThe Magnificat Pergolesi Tenor Mark Padmore ChurchPerformed by the Harmonie Ensemble Bass Simon Crookall Nantwich

Hungarian National March FJHaydn Directed by Serenade in Cminor Mozart David OwenManchester Opera Orchestra Leader Kay Thomas

12Nov1983 Missa Brevis Kodaly Stephen Buckman St Mary’sMass in D Major Dvorak ChurchThe Choir were joined by the choir NantwichOf St Mary’s directed by Michael BaxFantasia & Fugue on Bach Organ Ian Riddle

Franz Liszt17Dec1983 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’s

Traditional Carols ChurchOrgan & Piano Solos Nantwich

14Apr1984 St Johns Passion Bach Stephen Buckman Evangelist James Watson St Mary’sChrist James Pullen ChurchPeter/Pilate Simon Crookall NantwichSoprano Ruth Cornes Alto JillHarrison Tenor Mark PadmoreBass Simon Crookall

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Peter Lewis30Jun1984 A Concert of French Music Stephen Buckman Soprano Helen Eite St Mary’s

Requiem Durufle Baritone Simon Crookall ChurchSanctus& In Paradisum Faure NantwichSonata in D Minor James Paisible Spinet Stephen BuckmanSonata No 6 in F Maj Francis Dieupart Recorder Colin BrimelowL’Horizon Chimerique Faure Baritone Simon CrookallA cycle of four songs Piano Joy Roberts1st Movement & Toccata Widor Organ Peter Gould

17Nov1984 Coronation Anthems Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin LeyMezz Sop Helen Eite

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Alto Jean AtkinContinuo Joy Roberts St Mary’s

Concerto Opus 4 No 6 in F Maj Handel Harpsichord Stephen Buckman ChurchSymphony No 5 in D Maj. Boyce NantwichConcerto Opus 4 No 6 in F Maj.CamidgeManchester Opera Orchestra Leader Kay Thomas

22Dec1984 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’sTraditional Carols Choir were joined by ChurchTrebles from Wrenbury Church Choir Master Nantwich

Phillip CrookallDate Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 30Mar1985 Requiem Mozart Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley Central

Cantata No82 Bach Contralto Jill Harrison MethodistFantasia in Fminor Mozart Tenor Mark Padmore ChurchMissa Brevis in Honorem Bass Simon Crookall NantwichS Joannis de Deo Haydn Organ Tom Corfield(Little Organ Mass) Oboe Jonathan Crookall

6Jul1985 Summer Concert of Edward Hewison Soprano Sarah Atkin BrineLeasEnglish Music C.Tenor David Burrows SchoolSimple Symphony Op.4 Britten Baritone David Gardner NantwichCome ye Sons of Art Purcell Piano/Continuo Joy RobertsFive Tudor Portraits V.Williams Local Orchestra

Leader Morris Saleh 9Nov1985 German Requiem Brahms Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Songs of Destiny Brahms Baritone Benjamin Odom ChurchFantasia & Fugue on Bach Liszt Organ Peter Gould Nantwich

Piano Joy Roberts 7Dec1985 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley Bunbury

Alto Derek Acock ParishTenor James Watson ChurchBass David Garner

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Ralph ChadwickContinuo Joy Roberts

21Dec1985 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy RobertsTraditional Carols

9Mar1986 Requiem Mass Mozart Michael Bush Soprano Enid Whittle LiverpoolThe Choir took part in this special Contralto Jean Cooney AnglicanMemorial Concert for Stanley Gill Tenor Michael Clee CathedralMembers of Liverpool Philharmonic Choir Bass Phillip Ravenscroftand the Welsh Choral Society also involved Organ Ian TracyLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Leader Russell Thompson

22Mar1986 Mass in B Minor Bach Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sAlto Carol Leatherby ChurchTenor James Watson NantwichBass Benjamin Odam

Stoke-on-Trent Chamber Orchestra Continuo Joy Roberts

28May1986 The Choir Travelled to Stephen Buckman Beckenham Home of Stephen St Paul’sTo do a concert of mixed items Beckenham

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28Jun1986 Carmina Burana Carl Orff Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley ShavingtonTenor James Watson SchoolBaritone Mark Tinkler

Sydenham School Chamber Choir Conductor Jack ForsythPianists Joy Roberts &

David Richmond27Sep1986 Gloria Antonio Vivaldi Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley Boniface Exultate Jubilate Mozart Alto Jean Atkin Church

Four Coronation Anthems Organ William Monks BunburyHandel

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 15Nov1986 Cantatas for Advent Bach Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Messe de Minuit Pour Noel SopranoSarah Wright ChurchNoels Pour Les Instruments Alto Derek Acock Nantwich

Charpentier Tenor James WatsonNantwich Sinfonia Leader Ralph Chadwick

Organ William Munks 6Dec1986 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

(proceeds to N.S.P.C.C.) Soprano Sarah Wright ChurchAlto Derek Acock NantwichTenor John CoxBass Benjamin Odom

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader GeoffreyWheelerHarpsichord Joy Roberts

20Dec1986 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’sThere were 2 performances ChurchAft.Bedford St.Infant School Directed by Margaret Telford NantwichEve.Church Coppenhall Junior School Directed by Mrs RichardsonThe choirs were winners in a competition organized by the Choral Society

11Apr1987 Nelson Mass Haydn Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sLittle Organ Mass Haydn Alto Nicola Lanzetter Nantwich

Tenor James Watson ChurchBass Benjamin OdomOrgan William Monks

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Harold Beech21Jun1987 The Mikado Gilbert & Sullivan Stephen Buckman Mikado Tom Nixon Civic

Narrator Russell Jones HallPianos Joy Roberts & Nantwich

26Sep1987 Requiem Faure Stephen Buckman Soprano Sarah Wright St Mary’sCantata No 106 Bach Baritone Benjamin Odom Church

Organ William Munks AlsagerPiano Joy Roberts

21Nov1987 Alexanders Feast Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sTenor James Watson ChurchBass Phillip Ravenscroft Nantwich

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Harold BeechHarpsichord Joy Roberts

27th-30th

Nov1987 The Choir performed in Advent Stephen Buckman Piano Joy RobertsCelebrations in ViennaThe first British Choir to sing in The Town Hall(Rathause)

5Dec1987 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s(proceeds donated to Cancer Research Campaign) Alto Marjorie Seddon Church

Tenor James Watson NantwichBass Benjamin OdomHarpsichord Joy Roberts

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Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Ralph Chadwick19Dec1987 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’s

Afternoon & Evening Performance with ChurchChildren from Bedford St.Infants Aft.& NantwichActon CofE Primary School Evening

26Mar1988 Dona Nobis Pacem Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sAn Oxford Elegy Bass Phillip Ravenscroft ChurchR.Vaughan Williams Piano Joy Roberts Nantwich Musikfreunde Leader Angus Gibbon Speaker Colin Bromilow

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue

25Jun 1988 La Petite Messe Solennell Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sG.Rossini Alto Marjorie Seddon Church

Tenor James Watson NantwichBass Benjamin OdomPiano Joy RobertsHarmonium Richard

Watson22Oct1988 The Choir took part in the Stephen Buckman Worcester

1st Elgar Choral Festival CathedralThe pieces presented wereLight of the World which is the finalAnthem in Elgar’s The Light of Life &Song from Four Songs from the BritishIsles –Sir Michael Tippett

12 Nov1988 Dixit Dominus Handel Stephen Buckman St Mary’s Nisi Dominus Handel Soprano Catrin Ley ChurchDouble Violin Concerto Bach Soprano Sarah Wright NantwichMagnificat Pergolesi

Tenor James WatsonBass David Cross

Musikfreunde Leader Angus GibbonHarpsichord Joy Roberts

3Dec1988 Messiah Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sProceeds to Multiple Sclerosis Society Alto Marjorie Seddon Church

Tenor James Watson NantwichBass Benjamin Odom

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Ralph ChadwickHarpsichord Joy Roberts

17Dec1988 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’s 18Mar1989 The Creation Haydn Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Tenor James Watson ChurchBass Phillip Ravenscroft Nantwich

Musikfreunde Leader Ian FlowerWoodwind & Brass from Nantwich Sinfonia Continuo Joy Roberts

24Jun1989 Requiem Durufle Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sFive Mystical Songs Vaughan Williams Baritone Kieron McNiff ChurchI was Glad Parry Trumpet Mike Simpson NantwichSkywalk Steve Martland 1st Performance Organ William MonksPsalm 121&150 Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts

20-23rd The Choir visited MACON France Stephen Buckman Organ Simon Dixon St Pierre Oct1989 as part of twinning with Crewe & Trumpet Mike Simpson Church

Nantwich. Works performed Macon

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Coronation Anthems HandelMagnificat PergoleseThere was a Civic Reception in Macon Town Hall and an official Banquet given by

the town’s twinning committee. Many trips were arranged by for the choirit was a very successful and enjoyable visit

4Nov1989 Messiah Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley BeckenhamBeckenham Music & Arts Festival Alto Marjorie Seddon BaptistIn Aid of Disability Arts in Bromley Tenor James Watson Church

Bass Benjamin OdomHarpsichord Joy Roberts

The Festival Orchestra Leader Mark PharaohDate Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 18Nov1989 Missa Brevis Kodaly Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Messe Opus 4 Camille Saint-Saens Alto Marjorie Seddon ChurchTenor James Watson NantwichBass Keiron McNiff

Organ William Munks

2Dec1989 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin LeyAlto Marjorie SeddonTenor James WatsonBass Phillip RavenscroftHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Ralph Chadwick23Dec1989 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts 7Apr 1990 Mass in C Minor K427 Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Mass in C Major K317 Soprano Sarah Wright Church(Coronation) MOZART Alto Alice Wakefield Nantwich

Tenor Peter SmithBass Kieron McNiff

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Ralph Chadwick30Jun1990 Messa di Gloria Puccini Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Gloria Poulenc Tenor Jeffrey Cresswell Church Bass Phillip Ravenscroft Nantwich

Organ Simon Dixon28Jul1990 The Choir gave a Concert at Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts Shugborough

Shugborough Hall called HallShugborough atSea to celebrate250th Anniversary of Admiral Anson circumnavigating the globeNo details of Music Performed

6Oct 1990 Creation Haydn Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley BeckenhamOpening Concert of Beckenham Tenor Stephen Lilley BaptistFestival of Arts Bass Phillip Ravenscroft Churchin Aid of Multiple Sclerosis Organ Simon DixonSociety Bromley Branch

3Nov1990 Concert by visiting choir from Macon St Mary’sas part of return exchange visit Church

Nantwich17Nov1990 Dettingen Te Deum Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Countertenors ChurchStephen Carter NantwichDuncan Saunderson

Orchestra of Students from Royal Bass Phillip RavenscroftNorthern College of Music

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1Dec1990 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Sarah Wright St Mary’sConcert in aid if St Luke’s Hospice Alto Alice Wakefield Church

Tenor Robin Green NantwichBass Phillip Ravenscroft

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Ralph ChadwickHarpsichord Joy Roberts

22Dec1990 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’sTraditional Carols Nantwich

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 23Mar1991 St John Passion Bach Stephen Buckman Evangelist Robin Green St Mary’s

Christ Phillip Ravenscoft ChurchSoprano Catrin Ley NantwichAlto Stephen CarterTenor Jeffries CresswellBass Kieron McNiffHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Christpher Pratt

22Jun1991 Five Tudor Potraits Stephen Buckman Soprano Sarah Wright St Mary’sIn Windsor Forest Bass Phillip Ravenscroft ChurchRalph Vaughan Williams Piano Joy Roberts NantwichMadchenblumen R Strauss

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Christopher Pratt

5Oct1991 Come and Sing Haydn’s Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Marys’Creation Tenor Robin Armstrong ChurchVoices for Hospices Bass Peter Greene NantwichLed By NCS forSt Luke’s Hospice WinsfordOne of 108 Simultaneous Performancesthroughout the UK that day to support the hospice movementFestival Orchestra

25th-28th Choir Visit to Bischofsheim Stephen Buckman Soprano Sarah Wright Church of Oct1991 Germany twinned with Crewe & Bass Phillip Ravenscroft Christ the

Nantwich.Works performed were Organ Simon Dixon KingRequiem Gabriel Faure Trumpet Mike Simpson Bischofsheim Gloria Vivaldi the choir alsosang Choral High Mass in the Parish Church of St. Valentin in KeidrichThe choir were welcomed by the Mayor at a civic reception and treated toWonderful hospitality by there hosts Oekumenische Kantorei Bischofsheim

16Nov1991 Hymn to St.Cecilia Britten Stephen Buckman Tenor Jeffrey Cresswell St Mary’sSaint Nicholas Britten Bass Phillip Ravenscroft ChurchRequiem Faure Organ Michael Bridger NantwichThe trebles of Christ’s Hospital Director of Music P Allwood

Piano Joy Roberts &Heather Bridger

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Andrew Long

30Nov1991 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

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Alto Stephen Carter ChurchTenor Paul Phoenix NantwichBass Ashley KikhamHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Ralph Chadwick

21Dec1991 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’sSolo Items by Bass Phillip Ravenscroft Church

Nantwich

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue

11Apr1992 Child of our Time Tippet Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley StMary’sLo the Full Final Alto Susan Pascoe ChurchSacrifice Gerald Finzi Tenor Robert Horn NantwichSursum Corda Elgar Bass Martin BusseyNantwich Sinfonia Leader Andrew Long

27Jun1992 Requiem Mozart Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s(New Intrumentation by Franz Beyer) Alto Susan Pascoe ChurchVesperae Solennes de Tenor Robin Green NantwichConfessore K339 Mozart Bass Phillip RavenscroftNantwich Sinfonia Leader Andrew Long

28Oct1992 Dixit Dominus Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sFour Coronation Anthems Mezz Sop Sarah Wright ChurchGala Concert in Aid of Tenor Paul Phoenix NantwichSt Mary’s Church Restoration Bass Phillip RavenscroftFestival to close preservation Harsichord Joy RobertsAppeal. Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Andrew Long

5Dec1992 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Jane Deakin St Mary’sCharity Concert for C. Tenor Stephen Carter ChurchLeighton Hospital Scanner Appeal Tenor Paul Phoenix Nantwich

Bass Phillip RavenscoftHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Claire Rapin19Dec1992 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts StMary’s

Traditional Carols ChurchNantwich

3Apr1993 Elijah Mendelssohn Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sAlto Georgina West ChurchTenor Robin GreenBass Martin BusseyTreble Lea Morris

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Andrew Long19Jun1993 Harmoniemesse Haydn Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Mass in C Beethoven Alto Georgina West ChurchTenor Paul Phoenix NantwichBass Martin Bussey

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader David Routledge13Nov1993 NANTWICH CHORAL SOCIETY 21 st ANNIVERSARY SEASON

The Creation Haydn Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

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Tenor Robin Green ChurchBass Phillip Ravenscroft NantwichHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Andrew Long 4Dec1993 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Jane Deakin St Mary’s

Alto Stephen Carter ChurchTenor Robin Green NantwichBass Phillip RavenscroftHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader David Routledge18Dec1993 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’s

Traditional Carols ChurchDate Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue

21 st Anniversary Season To celebrate the choir were invited to a buffet in the Mayor’s Parlour The Major of Crewe and NantwichRichard Ellwood thanked the choir for its work in spreading goodwill in Cheshire and abroad through visitsto the boroughs twin towns of Macon, France and Bischofsheim in Germany.The choir also held a Gala Dinner at Rookery Hall Worleston on Sat 19th February 199429Jan1994 Requiem Faure Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

An Oxford Elegy Bass Phillip Ravenscroft ChurchDona Nobis Pacem Speaker Colin Bromilow NantwichVaughan Williams Piano Joy RobertsNantwich Sinfonia Leader Andrew Long

19Mar1994 90th Birthday Concert for the Soprano Ann Liebeck VictoriaNorth Staffs Symphony Orchestra Mezzo Sop Shirley Brice HallNational Anthem Timothy Redmond Off Stage Conductor HanleySir Granville Bantock Shaun MatthewSymphony No 2 Mahler Organ Stephen Buckman The Resurrection1st Performance in HanleyStone Choral Society Richard DaceyNantwich Choral Society Stephen BuckmanStoke-on-Trent Bedford May Walley

SingersNorth Staffs Symphony Orchestra Leader Ralph Chadwick

26Mar1994 A German Requiem Brahms Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sSymphony No 4 in Bflat Bass Phillip Ravenscroft Church Beethoven NantwichNantwich Sinfonia Leader David Routledge

18Jun1994 Petite Messe Solennelle Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sRossini Alto Georgina West Church

Tenor Robin Green NantwichBass Phillip RavednscroftPiano Joy RobertsOrgan Andrew Mildinhall

29Oct1994 A Grand Opera Gala Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sSolo items included Nessun Dorma Tenor Robin Green ChurchThe Pearl Fishers Duet and the Bass Phillip Ravenscroft NantwichFamous chorus from Act 1 of Tosca Piano Mark ShanahanConcert by three of our regular soloists

19Nov1994 Judas Maccabaeus Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’sMezzo Sop Pamela Clarke Church

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Alto Marjorie Seddon NantwichTenor Paul PhoenixBass Phillip Ravenscroft

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Tony Cucchiara 3Dec1994 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Alto Stephen Carter ChurchTenor Paul Phoenix NantwichBass Phillip RavenscroftHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Tony Cucchiara17Dec1994 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’s

Weaver C.P.School Choir Directed by Alison Walker ChurchNantwich

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 18Apr1995 The Seasons Haydn Stephen Buckman Soprano Catrin Ley St Mary’s

Tenor Cato Fordham ChurchBass Phillip Ravenscroft NantwichHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader David Routledge

6May1995 50th Anniversary Concert of St Mary’sCommemoration supported by ChurchCrewe & Nantwich Borough Council NantwichTo mark the end of the war. Soprano Fiona VaughanThe Choir were joined by the Baritone David CampbellOkumenische Kantorei Bischofsheim- Organ Andrew MildenhallGermany The Borough’s Twin TownThe Music chosen to illustrate the themeOf Commemoration, Peace, Reconciliation & HopeAnd I saw a new Heaven Edgar BaintonLocust Iste Bruckner Gloria & Sanctus fromThe German Mass Schubert and Lo the Full and Final Sacrifice FinziRequiem Gabriel FaureConcert conducted by Hans-Joachim Steinbruck

And Stephen BuckmanJoining the Mayor & Mayoress of Crewe and Nantwich Councillor & Mrs P Birchall were theBurgermeister of Bischofsheim Herr Berthold Doss and Frau Christel Doss and the ChiefExecutive in Macon Monsieur Clame

24Jun1995 Requiem Durufle Stephen Buckman Soprano Fiona Vaughan St Mary’sFive Mystical Songs Bass Phillip Ravenscroft ChurchVaughan Williams Organ Andrew Mildenhall NantwichFive Negro Sprituals Tippett

18Nov1995 Mass in Cminor Mozart Stephen Buckman Soprano Fiona Motherway St Mary’sNelson Mass Haydn Soprano Elizabeth Davidson Church

Contralto Marjorie Seddon NantwichTenor Paul PhoenixBass David CampbellOrgan Andrew Mildenhall

2Dec1995 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Fiona Motherway St Mary’sContralto Marjorie Seddon ChurchTenor Paul Phoenix NantwichBass Phillip Ravenscroft

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Harpsichord Joy RobertsNantwich Sinfonia Leader David Routledge

23Dec1995 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’sChurchNantwich

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 30Mar1996 St.Matthew Passion Bach Stephen Buckman Robin Green Evangelist St Mary’s

with Phillip Ravenscroft Jesus ChurchHorsham Chamber Choir & Soprano Diane Charlesworth NantwichNewcastle under Lyme Contralto Georgina WestSchool Chamber Choir Tenor Paul Phoenix

Bass Andrew TinklerContinuo Patrick Larley

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Emily Davies11May1996 A Recital Baritone David Campbell St Chad’s

works by Vaughan Williams Piano Miho Ebihara ChurchFinzi Copeland & Butterworth Organ Stephen Buckman Wybunbury

29Jun1996 Mass in D Dvorak Stephen Buckman Organ Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’sToward the Unknown Region ChurchVaughan WilliamsBlest pair of Sirens Parry

12Jul1996 Manchester Camerata Brian Kay Soprano Olivia Keen St Mary’sRequiem Mozart Mezzo Claire Bradshaw ChurchCapriol Suite Warlock Tenor Kevin Matthew NantwichConcerto Grosso Op6 No1 Baritone Roland WoodHandelThe choir were joined by theTudor Consort and for this occasionwe were called St Mary’s Singers!

16Nov1996 Missa Sancti Hieronymi Haydn Stephen Buckman Organ Patrick LarleyDeutsche Messe SchubertMass No2 in E min BrucknerNantwich Sinfonia

7Dec1996 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Fiona Vaughan St Mary’sAlto Marjorie Seddon ChurchTenor Paul Phoenix NantwichBass David CampbellHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Elizabeth McClaren

21Dec1996 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Piano Joy Roberts St Mary’sTraditional Carols

10May1997 Mass in B Minor Bach Stephen Buckman Soprano Fiona Motherway St Mary’sAlto Marjorie Seddon ChurchTenor Paul Phoenix Nantwich

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Bass Andrew TinklerContinuo Patrick Larley

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Catherine FletcherThe Choir received a National Lottery Grant for this Concert of £3937

31Oct1997 Annual Dinner Farewell and presentations to Stephen & Joy who both leave us at the end ofthis season. Joy has been our accompanist since the start of the choir in 1972This is Stephen’s 15th year with us they will both be sadly missed

22Nov1997 Child of our Time Tippett Stephen Buckman Soprano Fiona Motherway St Mary’sDona Nobis Pacem Alto Marjorie Seddon ChurchR Vaughan Williams Tenor James Gilchrist Nantwich

Bass David Campbell Nantwich Sinfonia Leader James Dickenson

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 6Dec1997 Messiah Handel Stephen Buckman Soprano Fiona Motherway St Mary’s

Alto Marjorie Seddon ChurchTenor James Gilchrist NantwichBass Phillip RavenscroftHarpsichord Joy Roberts

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Joanne Quigley

20Dec1997 Carol Concert Stephen Buckman Baritone David Campbell St Mary’sFantasia on Christmas Carols Piano Joy Roberts ChurchR Vaughan Williams plus NantwichTraditional Carols

Goodbye to Stephen Buckman and Joy Roberts A New Conductor Patrick Larley willJoin us in the New Year and Andrew Mildenhall will be the accompanist

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Nantwich Choral Society 1997-2005 Patrick Larley was appointed New Conductor Accompanist Andrew Millennial Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 9May1998 Semele Handel Patrick Larley SEMELE Tina Jones Soprano St Mary’s

JUNO Anette Wood MezSop ChurchJUPITER Richard Roddis Ten NantwichCADMUS/SOMNUS Richard Paul IRIS Katie Harvey Mezzo SopHarpsichord Andrew Mildenhall

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Joanne Quigley

3Jun1998 The Choir took part in Gordon Stewart Organ Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’sSongs of Praise ChurchPresented by Pam Rhodes Nantwich

18Jul1998 The Choir were asked to sing Organ Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’sat the wedding of two of our Churchregular Soloists Fiona Vaughan & Nantwich hDavid Campbell with the Choir of Director of MusicSt Mary’s Tony MetcalfeChoral Workshop Patrick Larley Soprano Sue Tyson MalbankRequiem John Rutter Piano Andrew Mildenhall School

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14Nov1998 Magnificat in D Bach Patrick Larley Soprano Stephanie Neal St Mary’sChoral Variation on Von Alto Timothy Massa ChurchHimmel Hoch Bach/Stravinsky Tenor Neil Sharp NantwichSymphony of Psalms Stravinsky Bass Adrian BlakeleyNantwich Sinfonia Leader Jane Noffek

5Dec1998 Messiah Handel Patrick Larley Soprano Sasha Johnson Manning St Mary’sContralto Adrienne Murray ChurchTenor Stewart Armstrong NantwichBass Richard ScrivensHarpsichord Andrew Mildenhall

Nantwich Sinfonia Leader Joanne Quigley

19Dec1998 Carol Concert Patrick Larley Flute Nicola Phillips St Mary’sChurchNantwich

8May1999 Vespers and Magnificat of Patrick Larley Sopranos Sue Tyson and St Mary’s1610 Montiverdi Sasha Johnson Manning ChurchThe Orchestra of the Golden Age Tenors Richard Roddis and NantwichHis Majesty’s Sackbuts & Cornets Stephen Newlove

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Basses John Rowland PritchardNorman Peate

28Jun1999 Choir held a Voice Market at Malbank School where Soloists were invited at 10 min slots Directed by Patrick Larley Charge £10 per singer.. Listeners were welcome

13Nov1999 Messiah Patrick Larley Soprano Fiona Loise Campbell St Mary’sContralto Rachel Payne ChurchTenor Stephen Newlove NantwichBass David Campbell

Nantwich Sinfonia Harpsichord Andrew Mildenhall

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 4Dec1999 In Terra Pax Finzi Patrick Larley Soprano Megan Dorke St Mary’s

The Company of Heaven Tenor Neil Sharp ChurchBenjamin Britten Readers Gill Larley NantwichSinfonia Nativitie Larley First Performance Richard PaulManchester Camerata Organ Andrew Mildenhall

18Dec1999 Carol Concert Patrick Larley St Mary’sNantwich Youth Choir ChurchChudleigh’s Brass Nantwich

8Apr2000 A Mass of a Thousand Ages Patrick Larley Mezzo Soprano Sarah Castle St Mary’sPatrick Larley Bass Richard Strivens Church

Commissioned by the NCS to Organ Andrew Mildenhall NantwichCelebrate the Millennium Millennium WindsNantwich Youth Choir

10Jun2000 “My Spirit Sang All Day” Patrick Larley Organ Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’sSongs of Farewell Parry ChurchMagnificat for Double Choir Stanford NantwichMy Spirit Sang all Day FinziChoral Dances from Gloriana BrittenWake now my Love Patrick Larley

25Nov2000 Gloria Vivaldi Patrick Larley Sopranos Sasha Johnson Manning St Mary’sDixit Dominus Handel Sarah Cromwell ChurchOrchestra of the Golden Age Counter Ten James Huw Jeffries Nantwich

Tenor Stewart ArmsrtrongBass John Rowlands Pritchard

23Dec2000 Carol Concert Patrick Larley Organ Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’s(Christmas is coming) ChurchMillennium Winds Leader Russell Gillespie Nantwich

31Mar2001 Requiem Durufle Patrick Larley Organ Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’sTe Deum Arvo Part ChurchChudleigh’s Companie Nantwich

23Jun2001 Dido & Aeneas Purcell Patrick Larley Dido Mezz Sop Victoria Shone St Mary’sKing Arthur –Suite for Aeneas Ten Christpher Larley ChurchStrings Purcell Belinda Sop Sarah Cromwell Nantwich

Sorceress Alto Annette WoodConsort Leader Nigel Stubbs

10Nov2001 Messiah Handel Patrick Larley Soprano Cathy Benson St Mary’sAlto Johanna Benson Church

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Tenor Richard Roddis NantwichBass Adrian BlakleyOrgan Andrew Mildenhall

1 Dec2001 The Nativity Patrick Larley Soprano Sue Tyson St Mary’sElizabeth Poston Mez.Soprano Joyce Tidsley ChurchChristmas Concerto Corelli Counter Tenor Tim Massa NantwichMesse De Minuit Charpentier Tenor Stephen Newlove

Consort Orchestra) Bass John Powell Dec2001 Follow That Star Patrick Larley Accompanist Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’s

Carol Concert Reader Gill Larley Church Nantwich

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 16Mar2002 Coronation Mass Mozart Patrick Larley Soprano Pamela Davies St Mary’s

Musick’s Jubilee Mezz Sop Vicoria Shone ChurchAndrew Carter Tenor Christopher Larley Nantwich

Prelude for Strings Bass Geoffrey ThomasPatrick Larley

Consort Orchestra19Jun2002 A Garland for the Queen Patrick Larley Guest Solo Flute Crewe

A Celebration for Tina Boycott HallQueen Elizabeth 11’s JubileeChoral Dances BrittenWorks by Stanford, Byrd ParryPearsall, Elgar and Sullivan

16Nov2002 Mass in G Minor for Double Patrick Larley Organist Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’sChoir Vaughan Williams ChurchHymn to the Mother of God & NantwichSong for Athene John TavenerTe Deum Collegium Regale HowellsWe were joined by Patrick’s other choirChudleigh’s Company who sang items byLarley and Vaughan Williams

7Dec2002 Messiah Handel Patrick Larley Soprano Sasha Johnson Manning St Mary’sMezz Soprano Harriet Goodwin ChurchTenor Neil Sharp NantwichBass John Rowlands Pritchard

Orchestra of the Golden Age21Dec2002 Carol Concert Patrick Larley Accompanist Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’s

“The Holly and the Ivy Reader Jean Aitkin ChurchItems by Nantwich Youth Choir NantwichAnd Lions Youth Brass

5Apr2003 Petite Messe Solennelle Patrick Larley Mezz Soprano Imogen Garner St Mary’sRossini Contralto Rachel Payne Church

Tenor Kevin Matthews NantwichBass Stephen GarnerPiano David SowardHarmonium Andrew Mildenhall

21 Jun2003 Berliner Messe Arvo Part Patrick Larley Soprano Sue Tyson St Mary’sLittle Organ Mass Haydn Organist Andrew Mildenhall ChurchBeatus Vir Monteverdi NantwichConsort of Strings

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22Jun2003 The Choir led the Mass at Norman Peate Organ Andrew Mildenhall LiverpoolLiverpool Metropolitan MetropolitanCathedral singing the CathedralLittle Organ Mass Haydn

25Jun2003 Music for a while may all Tenor Patrick Larley Malbankyour cares beguile Piano Andrew Mildenhall SchoolAn Evening with Patrick & Andrew Nantwich `Items by Dowland Purcell Handel HaydnPoulenc Finzi and others

Date Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue 11Oct2003 The Glories of Tudor Music Patrick Larley Ellesmere

A Choral Singing Day featuring CollegeThe Choral Music of Byrd Gibbons ChapelMorley Tallis & Weelkes Shropshire

6Dec2003 Christmas Oratorio J.S.Bach Patrick Larley Soprano Sasha Johnson Manning BunburyContralto Annette Wood ParishTenor Richard Roddis ChurchBass Andrew Kidd

Orchestra of the Golden Age Chamber Organ: Patrick Larley20Dec2003 Carol Concert Patrick Larley Organ Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’s

“Winter Wonderland” Guest Soloist Sarah Cromwell Churchwith Tempered Brass Nantwich

27Mar2004 Via Crucis Franz Liszt Patrick Larley Soprano Sarah Cromwell St Mary’sTwo Motets Gabriel Faure Mezzo Soprano Katie Harvey ChurchMesse Solenelle Jean Langlais Bass John Rowlands Pritchard Nantwich

Alto Solo in the Liszt sung byChoir Member Jocelyn CooperOrgan Andrew Mildenhall

26Jun2004 Solstice of Light Maxwell Patrick Larley Tenor Steven Newlove St Mary’s Davies Baritone Adrian Blakeley Church

Blest Pair of Sirens Parry Organ Grham Eccles NantwichFive Mystical Songs-Vaughan

Williams 9Oct2004 Singing Day Come & Sing Patrick Larley Ellesmere

Belshazzar’s Feast Organ Andrew Mildenhall College 4Dec2004 In the Beginning Copeland Patrick Larley Mezzo Soprano Joyce Tindsley Bunbury

Var.on Good King Wenceslas Baritone John Powell ParishPeter Eben Organ Andrew Mildenhall ChurchHodie Christus Natus EstFantasia on Christmas Carols Ralph Vaughan Williams

15Dec2004 Bentley Motors Carol Concert Patrick Larley Piano Andrew Mildenhall Legends18Dec2004 Carol Concert Patrick Larley Piano/Organ Andrew Mildenhall St Mary’s

“Ring out Wild Bells” with the ChurchWaverton Handbell Ringers Nantwich

24Dec2004 For the past few years about ten members of the Society have sung ChristmasCarols at Rookery Hall Hotel on Christmas Eve for which the Choral Society receivedA donation.

5Feb2005 Nantwich Forum Charity Concert Soprano Alison Phillips St Mary’s

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in aid of the Tsunami Appeal Flute Russell Gillespie Churchwith Lions Youth Brass Band Conductor Nigel Birch NantwichNantwich Choral Society & Organ Andrew MildenhallNantwich Singers Conductor/Piano Tony Metcalfe

12Mar2005 Nelson Mass Haydn Patrick Larley Soprano Julie Thomas St Mary’sRequiem John Rutter Alto Victoria Shone Church Consort Orchestra Tenor Christpher Larley Nantwich

Bass Geoff ThomasDate Work Performed Conductor Soloists Venue

2Jul2005 Carmina Burana Carl Orff Patrick Larley Soprano Sue Tyson CivicCounter Tenor Tim Massa HallBaritone Adrian Blakeley NantwichPiano Andrew Mildenhall &

Patricia WoodThis Concert was kindly sponsored by Bentley Motors Limited

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This was the last concert conducted by Patrick Larley who left us to join Birmingham Sinfonia

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