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Rossini – Petite Messe Solennelle
The first major concert of our 2024-2025 season is a performance of one of Rossini’s latest works, written only a couple of years before his death. Although entitled “Petite” – small, it is a full-length mass, using the Latin words that are very familiar to Holmfirth Choral members. Perhaps it was small in the sense…
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Come & Sing – Fauré’s “Requiem”
Calling all singers! This was an opportunity to come along, rehearse, and the perform this much-loved work. Holmfirth Choral led the singing, and a few visitors joined in. There was a small but appreciative audience for the performance.
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From Pub to Pulpit
In June 2023, we took part in a celebration of Vaughan Williams’ music, specifically his collecting of folk tunes which metamorphosed into hymn tunes which he incorporated into the English Hymnal of 1906 which he edited. The celebration was a year long, involving concerts around the country, and we were privileged to be invited the…
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Requiem for a Fading World
Holmfirth Choral (plus a few friends) provided the choir which was part of the Holmfirth Arts Festival production of Kerrin Tatman’s Requiem for a fading world, a work in 11 movements for two soloists, choir, orchestra and piano, which formed half of a double-bill concert at Holmfirth Civic Hall on August 3rd. Following an excellent…
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Summer Serenade
On June 29th, we presented a selection of shorter pieces that we have enjoyed practising over the last few weeks as an informal summer concert – which was followed by canapes and drinks. An enjoyable end to the 2023-24 season.
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Holmfirth Choral Society
is a mixed choir singing a range of styles, but enjoying most oratorios and masses. We don’t audition new members – we are open to anyone wishing to sing with us who feels able to be part of our friendly group of singers. We do try to reach a high standard of musicianship, and some…
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Concert – April 20th 2024
Our final full concert of the 2023-2024 season. It lived up to its title – our soloists and orchestra were superb, and the concert was a resounding success.