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...
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...
“… 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...