1918 was Chorus of Dissent and the Elastic Band’s most ambitious concert to date. And we played it to a packed Stokey town hall on a blustery October evening.
Here are just some of the comments we received immediately afterwards from audience and performers alike.
“Veering from blow bugles blow to beautiful is the sky – a friend of mine wrote me an email saying she was unexpectedly greatly moved by Vaughan Williams. Job done.” Performer
“What a memorable event last night! We were absolutely captivated and loved it. Thank you so much for bringing these amazing experiences to our doorstep. We have been playing Holst non-stop all afternoon so last night has definitively been an inspiration!” Audience member
“It was terribly moving to sing, especially just dying away at the end and leaving Lucy pleading for peace. But the gorgeous last movement of Chichester Psalms was so uplifting after, and such a joy to sing, physically uplifting. Pretty extraordinary to be able to attempt those two works together – thanks Ruth.” CoD member
“Every concert is amazing.” Audience member
“I almost cried during Vaughan Williams, for the first time…and no, it wasn’t because I got lost. Thank you all for being a highlight to my week, and for a bloody wonderful concert.” Performer
“My professional tenor friend said it was far and away the best concert he has been to in ages. Full of admiration for Ruth Whitehead.” Audience member
“1918 was a wonderful evening, hugely enjoyed by everybody I spoke to after the concert.” Audience member
“Last night was absolutely amazing 🌟” CoD member
“With glittering lights last night, and candlelight to come in December, where can we go next with dissent and with lights? “ CoD member
Don’t forget to put our next concert Carols by Candlelight on Sunday 16 December at 5.30pm in your diary right now…
