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30 seconds of loveliness from my @BBCSingers colleagues... This is my recent prize-winning carol Balulalow, which was given its broadcast premiere, on @BBCRadio3, on Friday. Listen again here, c.1:47:40
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Jamie Mackenzie-Hall
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Jamie Mackenzie-Hall
@JWHallBaritone
Concert baritone and @BBCSingers member. Composes under the name Jamie W. Hall Founder of #ChoirsAgainstCancer Images by Ben Durrant Photography.
- After a night sharing a platform with over 100 musicians, I am wearing a mask out and about today, just so I'm not spreading anything nasty. Was made to feel very uncomfortable by this stupid pair of signs in Saffron Walden. 😐 Found a much better coffee elsewhere.
- It has been my honour for the best part of 15 years, to be a small cog in a truly wonderful machine. The BBC Singers - its conductors, management team, associated composers and, most importantly, my amazing colleagues - has made me the musician and the person I am today. 💔
- From me - from all of us - to you: THANK YOU! ❤ #WeAreTheBBCSingers
00:00 - In my short time at this address I've gotten to know the lady next door a little. She's had a life full of hardship and pain. Yesterday, as I packed the house, she brought me a delicious home-cooked meal and then gave me one of her paintings as a gift. Let's applaud her talent 👏
- An eventful village carol service... I read the second lesson, we sang my Lisa's Carol, and between the two @EMDrLM said YES!!! 🥰
- I mean, I was clearly a fool to think one of my so-called “friends” wouldn’t photoshop my CD cover within 12 hours of sharing. 🤦♂️😂
- I keep thinking about our Queen, whose nature is to be other and apart, and who is there for all of us at moments of significance. Who is there for her? I do hope the woman underneath the crown is wrapped up in family love today because I can’t bear to imagine the loneliness.
- Whenever you take away a child's access to music, you take away access to one of the surest and purest ways of finding happiness in this difficult and stressful world. Teach the arts and you'll end up with thoughtful, creative, flexible, community-minded, well-rounded adults.The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama told its staff today that it is axeing its junior department at the end of this term. Almost 200 children study there on saturdays. That will all stop in July. This is not rich kids playing expensive instruments. One of them texted...
- Replying to @JWHallBaritoneGlad so many of you felt the same about this. I won't name the appalling establishment but I will say that our alternative coffee shop, @BiciclettaCafe, was really excellent. Lovely cake, lots of space and, from the conversation I witnessed between staff, a passion for coffee.
- I can't be the only classical singer with aspirations who doesn't want to sing opera, can I? It seems to be a difficult concept for some, especially in management circles. I'm passionate about concert repertoire and getting to work with choirs and orchestras. Opera just isn't me.
- I’m not qualified to judge the efficacy of masks but since it’s an almost imperceptible inconvenience, and it may offer some protection to others, I’ll continue to wear mine and be grateful to those who offer me the same thoughtfulness. That’s the community I want to live in.
- I felt really low last evening and woke up this morning shaky and exhausted. And then I sat down at the piano and sang... and I feel utterly restored. My heart goes out to those who rely on their choirs to feel like themselves. Singing together will return! ❤️
- The outpouring of love for the @BBCSingers after last evening's festivities is very much appreciated - thank you all. #LNOP
