Read reactions to our world premiere concert The Mystic Trumpeter which was written especially for us as part of our 10th anniversary celebrations
“Those beautiful, lyrical, passionate pieces were an absolute joy to sing. I cannot imagine the work that went into creating and orchestrating them, but we loved performing them and the audience’s reaction spoke volumes. This music deserves to be performed many many times over, so that it can be much more widely heard and loved.”
“Trying to put into words music that took a poem I didn’t really know and didn’t really understand and turned it into a deeply moving and visceral experience.”
“I absolutely LOVED being part of these gorgeous pieces of music. Clara’s work is so original, enveloping, singers players and audience members in a marvellous experience of sound. She is such a brilliant singer and composer and Harvey’s orchestrations illuminate her work to perfection.”
“Powerful settings of great poetry and good to hear Tubular Bells in a new way.”
“Both pieces just kept on giving the more we sang and rehearsed them. It really was such a privilege to be taken on a journey through them with Clara and Harvey.”
“The intensity and the beauty of Clara’s pieces were both extraordinary. Singing them was a wonderful opportunity to share with others the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the things that make life worthwhile. What a privilege for all of us to be part of it.”
