It’s a dark day for choral music in the U.K. with the news that the BBC is disbanding the @BBCSingers. We’ll absolutely be culturally worse-off without them, and that’s to say nothing of the devastation for the skilled singers and staff, for whom this was their livelihood.
RIP James Bowman CBE (1941 - 2023)
A man who did so much for the countertenor voice. He both recounted and generated anecdotes like almost no other. He will also forever be part of the story of our group: he made an appearance as our First Countertenor in 1969.
Last week at @SnapeMaltings our paths crossed with @spconnolly who was teaching there. She came to say hello while we were recording our next @SignumRecords release. Inevitably we ended up having a sing together, and pressed record while we did so! Pure musical joy.
We're so sad to hear of the death of our former First Baritone, Anthony Holt, who died last week. His contribution to our group was tremendous over his 16 years and I'm sure many of you will remember his beautiful singing. Our thoughts are with Beverly and all Tony's loved ones.
We are thrilled to let you all know that Nick and his girlfriend Rosie recently became a family of 3, with the arrival of their baby boy Max. We'll be touring the USA this month with a wonderful bespoke 5-voice programme, allowing Nick some crucial home time with Rosie and Max.