South Bank Singers performing at their Of All The Birds – A Winter Chorus concert in
January
SOUTH Bank Singers perform Her Music We Sing, a celebration of choral music by female composers across six centuries, from Renaissance madrigals to Baroque sacred compositions and contemporary works, at St Clement’s Church, Scarcroft Road, York, tomorrow, 3pm, and Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate, York, July 1, 7.30pm.
Works by Maddalena Casulana and Sulpitia Cesis feature alongside the rich romanticism of Fanny Hensel; the expressive lyricism of Amy Beach; the bold contemporary soundscapes of Stef Conner, Louise Drewett and Sarah Ann Marze, the lyrical beauty of Priscila Vergara and hopeful introspection of Victoria Benito, complemented by madrigals arranged by group member Marian Smales.
The York chamber choir’s summer concerts will be directed by Chilean-born composer and conductor Carlos Zamora, who works in the Royal Academy of Music’s composition and contemporary music department.
Since 2021, Carlos has directed South Bank Singers with passion and precision, shaping
their sound and expanding their repertoire with his artistic vision. His music has been performed on five continents and has been recorded widely.
“These concerts are a celebration of the outstanding choral music created by women across the centuries right up to the present day,” says the musical director. We’re thrilled that several of the featured UK-based composers will be joining us for the concert on June 28. Among them are a teacher of composition and a student of composition, both at the Royal Academy of Music in London.”
South Bank Singers musical director Carlos Zamora
Admission to both concerts is free with a collection in aid of the York charity Kyra
Women’s Project. South Bank Singers chairman Duncan Wills explains: “The choir has always aimed to combine music making and performance with good causes. We nominate a different charity for each concert and are delighted to be supporting the valuable work of Kyra on this occasion.”
Established in 2011, the 30-strong choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Clement’s Church to perform a diverse repertoire of less traditional, mostly a cappella choral music from the Renaissance period to contemporary works, in beautifully curated themed concerts.
Anyone who is considering joining a small chamber choir is welcome to contact the choir. “If you’re musical, have a voice that blends well with others and are keen to be part of an
ensemble where every voice matters, South Bank Singers could be the perfect fit for
you,” .
“The choir has openings in all voice parts, particularly tenors and basses. Please visit the website for further information at southbanksingers.co.uk.”