Ercu.org.uk
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Edinburgh Royal Choral Union
Description
The Edinburgh Royal Choral Union is one of Scotland's foremost choral societies and Edinburgh's oldest choir. Established in 1858, the Choral continues to perform a wide variety of major works from the choral repertoire. Although it is an independent chorus, it has worked closely in recent years with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, most recently in a performance of Rachmaninvov's "The Bells" in May 2005 under the baton of Martyn Brabbins.
The Choral has played a significant part in the musical life of the Scotland, having given the first Scottish performances of many works, including Bach's B Minor Mass. The choir also performed at the opening of the Usher Hall in 1914 and retains a strong association with this venue to the present day.
The Choral comprises around 120 members who rehearse every week. Recent concert conductors include Martyn Brabbins (BBC Scottish SO), Roderick Brydon (Los Angeles Opera and Queensland SO), Simon Halsey (CBSO and Berlin Philharmonic), Paul Mann (Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and LSO) and Brian Kay (BBC Radio 3).
Languages
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