Upcoming Event: Gloria, Gloria! Performance by The Phoenix Singers Leek

The Phoenix Singers Leek, with The Phoenix Festival Collective, featuring instrumentalists from the Royal Northern College of Music, present Francis Poulenc's Gloria and New Gloria Vivaldi/Thompson.

They will perform one of Francis Poulenc’s most famous works ‘Gloria’. Written in 1960 for mixed choirs and a soloist, Poulenc’s sense of humour and love of life shine the work with its captivating mixture of classical solemnity and mischievous jazz-infused exuberance.

The Phoenix Singers are looking forward to performing Gloria with Caitlin Day, a young soloist from Nantwich, and The Phoenix Festival Collective, an incredibly talented group including musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music.

New Gloria, written by their own Musical Director, Ashley Thompson will be performed in the second half of the concert. Originally written for Chester Cathedral, New Gloria takes the original material of Vivaldi's Gloria and reworks it into contemporary pop. Born out of the sacred text, Vivaldi's masterpiece moved and delighted the audiences of its day. Likewise, New Gloria, whilst not pretending to be a replacement or improvement on the original (nor should it), respectfully places the work in the soundscape of the modern listener without dumbing down Vivaldi's inspired intent. Experience the awe and intimacy, the mystery and majesty and draw fresh inspiration from the music of Vivaldi"s Gloria.

‘Gloria, Gloria’ will take place at All Saints Church, Compton, Leek, ST13 5PT on 7th June at 7.30pm,

Tickets are £15 for adults and £5 for under 18s Available via the website www.phoenixsingersleek.co.uk,

or via any of their choir members, Leek Post Office, Picture Book or by calling 01538 388900.

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Upcoming Event: Gloria, Gloria! Performance by The Phoenix Singers Leek