The Serlo Consort, in association with the MBF (Musicians Benevolent Fund), performs the first of two concerts with a varied programme of unaccompanied choral music to suit all tastes. Come and enjoy a first-class choral concert by a professional choir in a beautiful venue. We’d love to see you there!
Members of The Serlo Consort, led by the group’s Artistic Director’s - David McKee & Kit Perona-Wright, lead a workshop for GCSE and A-level students from schools in/around Norwich. This will cover vocal technique, styles/periods of music and some of the ’set-works’ from their exam syllabus. This will take place in Norwich Cathedral (TBC), and exact details (timings, etc) can be obtained by contacting David (davidpjmckee@ntlworld.com or 01603 441188).
Any children 15-18 years of age welcome (but it would help if you are studying music!). It will be a fun, challenging and informative workshop - please come along!
The Serlo Consort, with its own instrumental ensemble, performed this seminal work to a very large, appreciative audience. Composed on a smaller scale than the St. Matthew Passion but no less powerful, it is a work full of beauty and emotion, with some of Bach’s best word painting. The soloists were: -
This concert was kindly sponsored by ‘Elphick Estate Agents’.
The Serlo Consort records its first solo album of mixed repertoire, joined by Stephen Farr on the organ. Look out for details in Feb/Mar 08 of where and how to purchase your copy…!
A festive evening of music not to be missed! The Serlo Consort will transport you through a plethora of different musical styles that composers have used over the centuries to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus. We return to the glorious acoustic of St. John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood to perform our Christmas concert, and hope to see you there…..
There will be audience carols in addition to choir carols, the programme will be interspersed with seasonal readings (read by Philip Brooke), and the interval will give everyone the opportunity to have a glass of wine and a mince pie.
Composers will include Byrd, Victoria, Purcell, Vaughan Williams, Leighton, Warlock, Rutter and many more.
Come and get in the festive mood and enjoy an evening of first class Christmas entertainment!
Tickets (to include a glass of wine and mince pie) £10, £8 concessions, £5 children (under 18)
The Serlo Consort, with its small instrumental ensemble, performed a vividly exciting programme of music from the ‘New World’. Accompanied items were interspersed with unaccompanied items juxtaposing rhythmic vitality with expressive emotion. There was music to move you, music that gripped you, and musical discoveries that had your feet tapping! Some of the items were…
The Serlo Consort returned to this wonderful venue in the heart of London to provide the music for a summer’s evensong. The large-scale music included Parry ‘Blest pair of Sirens’, Stanford in A and Rose responses. The Abbey were delighted with us yet again, and immediately offered us a list of further dates to return to sing at!
The Serlo Consort provided beautiful music for this wedding in the simply stunning Norwich Cathedral. The Cathedral Organist, David Dunnett, will be accompanying the choir, and the programme of music included:
Missa Brevis - Palestrina
Sound the Trumpet - Purcell
Laudate Dominum - Dupre
Salve Regina - Howells
Mass for Double Choir - Martin (Gloria only)
Blessed City - Bairstow
This Marriage - Whitacre
The Serlo Consort performs the music for this private event at a beautiful church in Thatcham, Berkshire. The repertoire is to include: -
An evening concert was given by The Serlo Consort with upper voices group Vox Angelica which followed a special art exhibition in the day. Repertoire included: -
Want help choosing music for your special day? Phone Serlo for a no-obligation chat about wedding music
