A European Premiere - Stainer's The Crucifixion

by Andrew Mitchell

Sir John Stainer's famous oratorio for choir and organ has been set to a new orchestral arrangement by Craig C. Hawkins. The concert is the European premiere of his arrangement and takes place this Palm Sunday (March 28th 2010), with conductor Martin Wyatt, soloists Eric Forshaw (tenor) and Richard Duncan-Johnson (bass) and accompanied by the St. Gregory's Orchestra, leader Alison Mills.

Admission is free - there will be a collection for St. James School, Zimbabwe.

Choirs and individuals singers are warmly welcomed. Rehearsal registration and times are available on request (mgw@surfanytime.net).

The concert starts at 6.30pm at the Princes Street United Reform Church, Norwich NR3 1AZ.

Contact Andrew Mitchell for more details: amitchell125@yahoo.co.uk.

    Inspirational conductor Martin Wyatt

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