WhitehallChoir.org.uk
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Whitehall Choir
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From its origins as a lunchtime madrigal group in the Board of Trade during the Second World War, the Choir has developed into a notable performer on the London music scene. It has a varied repertoire, showing a willingness to experiment and an approach which brings both intelligence and understanding to its performance. The Choir performs challenging unaccompanied pieces as well as larger choral works, and looks to present a selection of more rarely performed pieces alongside favourite classics. It performs regularly at major central London concert venues, alongside professional orchestras and soloists, and has an extensive repertoire from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century.
During 2006, Whitehall Choir was delighted to welcome Sir Brian Bender, Permanent Secretary of the DTI, as its new President. To view Sir Brian's biography, please click here
On 31 March 2006, in St John's, Smith Square, Whitehall Choir and the Brandenburg Sinfonia performed the London premiere of Paul Spicer's work, The Deciduous Cross, a setting of poems by RS Thomas. Paul created a song cycle of five poems, from different collections, setting them to music which emphasised the contradictory and occasionally desolate subject Thomas had chosen. The setting uses wind instruments only, with a beguiling cor anglais solo between vocal movements. The thrilling word painting presented a rare and rewarding challenge to us, and was warmly received by an encouragingly large audience. During his time as the choir’s conductor, Paul has extended the Whitehall Choir’s repertoire from early Renaissance to contemporary works.
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