A carol service for Epiphany Wed, 4th January 2023 @ 4 p.m. [R]

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  • ardcarp
    Late member
    • Nov 2010
    • 11102

    #16
    I had a bit of leisure time this afternoon and listened to the Clare College Epiphany service again.
    Those who are fond of the typical Anglican sound may have found the lack of a resonant acoustic a bit disappointing.
    However, singers will know that performing in such a space requires using a bit more colour in the voice; i.e. you can't relax a bit and rely on the echo!
    Given all of that (which I'm sure most Forumistas understand anyway) I thought the singing was very good indeed and extremely well directed...such sensitive control of tempo and dynamics! In short very musical. The organ also is not a typical Anglican one....nor French, and I thought the closing Widor, with so much detail revealed, was very well played indeed. It suited the Gardner piece too.

    This afternoon's experience was most enjoyable.
    Last edited by ardcarp; 05-01-23, 16:30.

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    • Nick Armstrong
      Host
      • Nov 2010
      • 26575

      #17
      Originally posted by ardcarp View Post
      I thought the closing Widor, with so much detail revealed, was very well played indeed. It suited the Gardner piece too.
      The two highlights of this CE for me. Iโ€™d forgotten what a catchy piece the Gardner Gallery Carol is
      "...the isle is full of noises,
      Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
      Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
      Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."

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      • ardcarp
        Late member
        • Nov 2010
        • 11102

        #18
        Yes, Gardner's Gallery Carol and his Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day are both great pieces, with a bit of jazz pastiche thrown in. But I wouldn't mind if I never heard his Holly and the Ivy again.

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