Headington Singers

Let there be light!  Headington Singers concert Saturday 7 July 2007

 

Headington Singers joined up with Didcot Choral Society for a performance of Haydn’s choral favourite oratorio The Creation in the magnificent setting of Dorchester Abbey. This was the first time the choirs had performed together. Over 100 singers took part. We had a large and enthusiastic audience and the whole evening was a successful and memorable occasion.

 

The orchestral accompaniment was provided by the local Isis Chamber Orchestra. The solo soprano roles of Gabriel and Eve were beautifully sung by Pippa Goss, the tenor role of Uriel was sung by the accomplished Jonathan Bungard and the role of Adam was sung by the renowned baritone Henry Herford. As a concert singer, Henry has performed with all the major orchestras in Britain, under conductors such as Rattle, Menuhin, Andrew Davis and Tilson Thomas, as well as in Europe, the Americas and Hong Kong. He has twice appeared as a soloist at the Last Night of the Proms. Sally Mears (Headington Singers) and Robert Legg (Didcot Choral Society) led with the baton from the conductor's rostrum.

 

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