This week we began with the Agnus Dei – the uplifting final movement of the Salieri mass. There are some tricky bits in this, but we are getting there! We then moved on to the Gloria which begins with ‘trumpet calls’ before...
Read more12th January 2021
We learnt the Agnus Dei, which Sam described as beginning in a mysterious mood in a minor key, followed by a more cheerful middle section. He felt it has some similarities to the Mozart Requiem. Throughout the movement we should focus on the...
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Welcome back to a new term, a new year – and new restrictions! Rehearsals will continue on Zoom for some time. There was a good turnout for the first rehearsal of the Salieri mass in D. Between 35 and 40 members joined for all or part of...
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