Chilcott, a former member of The King’s Singers who is now principal guest conductor of the BBC Singers and conductor of the Birmingham University Singers, guided the choir through the work, sharing valuable insights into the interpretation and performance.
The choir loved exploring the rich harmonies and dynamic rhythm of Circlesong, which they will be performing along with other works by Chilcott, with Scunthorpe Cooperative Junior Choir and Backbeat Percussion, conducted by David Lawrence, at 3pm on Saturday April 20 at St Wilfred’s Church, Harrogate.
Tickets cost £15 and are available from www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/booking-information/ or on the door at the concert.
1. Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 23rd March 2024. Famous British composer Bob Chilcott rehearsing his masterpiece Circlesong with Harrogate Choral Society. Picture: Ernesto Rogata
British composer Bob Chilcott rehearsing with Harrogate Choral Society. Picture: Ernesto Rogata Photo: Ernesto Rogata
2. Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 23rd March 2024. Famous British composer Bob Chilcott rehearsing his masterpiece Circlesong with Harrogate Choral Society. Picture: Ernesto Rogata
Bob Chilcott rehearsing his masterpiece Circlesong with Harrogate Choral Society. Picture: Ernesto Rogata Photo: Ernesto Rogata
3. Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 23rd March 2024. Famous British composer Bob Chilcott rehearsing his masterpiece Circlesong with Harrogate Choral Society. From left HCS Music Director David Lawrence, HCS Deputy Music Director Tom Moore, HCS Deputy Music Director Anthony Gray and Composer Bob Chilcott. Picture: Ernesto Rogata
Composer Bob Chilcott shares a lighter moment with Harrogate Choral Society Director David Lawrence, HCS Deputy Music Director Tom Moore, HCS Deputy Music Director Anthony Gray. Picture: Ernesto Rogata Photo: Ernesto Rogata
4. Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 23rd March 2024. Famous British composer Bob Chilcott rehearsing his masterpiece Circlesong with Harrogate Choral Society. Picture: Ernesto Rogata
Bob Chilcott rehearsing Circlesong with Harrogate Choral Society. Picture: Ernesto Rogata Photo: Ernesto Rogata