The Torbay Singers was formed in summer 1967 through a merger of the Torquay Philharmonic Society and the Lansdowne Singers. To celebrate 50 years of music-making in South Devon and beyond, the choir was delighted to present a special celebration season of major events, starting with a sparkling Christmas celebration, Joy to the World on...
Joy to the World A seasonal celebration with choir, orchestra and soloists. Music by: Handel – from MessiahBach – from Christmas OratorioVaughan Williams – Fantasia on Christmas CarolsCecilia MacDowall – Christus Natus EstCarols and arrangements by John Rutter and others Elizabeth Drury (soprano)Andrew Thompson (bass) with the Torbay Singers Chamber Orchestraconducted by Tina Guthrie 2nd December...
“… as we all know from the Mass in B minor, there is no other composer before or since who can match the sheer thrill and zest of his festive music: the way it makes your spirit soar – vigorously martial one moment, transcendent the next, giving us an inkling or glimpse of how the...
Torbay Singers present a cosmopolitan selection of sacred and secular songs from around the world – from Argentina to Norway, Africa to … Devon! With music by Copland, Rutter, Rachmaninov, Rheinberger and more. Conducted by Tina Guthrie In Torquay on Saturday 17th June 2017, 7.30pm … Church of St John the Apostle, Montpellier Road, Torquay TQ1 1BJ...