One of Cheshire’s top choirs is to host a singing workshop led by leading professional classical singers this weekend.
Chester Bach Singers will host the special choral workshop on Saturday (28th January 2023) at St Mary’s Without-the-Walls in Handbridge.
The workshop will start at 10.30am and will be led by Michael Higgins and Neil Ferris of renowned classical choral ensemble Sonoro.
The workshop has been designed to both challenge and inspire confidence.
It will examine classical choral works – including Edward Elgar’s The Spirit of the Lord, Mozart’s Ave Verrum Corpus, Panis Angelicus and Bach’s Jesu Joy of our Desiring.
During the sessions, participants will receive expert advice on vocal techniques and interpretation with support by Sonoro on each voice part.
Some experience of reading music will be required.
Helen Crich, of Chester Bach Singers, commented: “We are delighted to be hosting this very special workshop in the heart of the city of Chester.
“It will be a superb opportunity to learn some new pieces as well as pick up some hints and tips on vocal and performance techniques from some the country’s finest classical singers.
“The workshop will feature well-known pieces, then we will be introduced to commissioned new versions of the same works.
“As well as introducing six more fantastic new works into the choral repertoire, the aim of Choral Inspirations is to encourage singers to sing contemporary music, and the pieces that inspired them, through a series of workshops and side-by-side performances supported by Sonoro’s highly accomplished professional singers.
“We particularly welcome young singers to get involved.”
Following the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to perform the pieces they have worked on in public at a specially-staged concert later the same day, where they will get to sing alongside members of Sonoro and Chester Bach Singers.
Full details of the workshop and concert can be found at www.chesterbachsingers.org.uk where tickets can also be booked.
