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The Phoenix Singers, Leek
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Gloria, Gloria!
The Phoenix Singers Leek, with The Phoenix Festival Collective, featuring instrumentalists from the Royal Northern College of Music, present Francis Poulenc's Gloria and New Gloria Vivaldi/Thompson.
On 7th June 2025, The Phoenix Singers will perform one of Francis Poulenc’s most famous works ‘Gloria’. Written in 1960 for mixed choirs and a soloist, Poulenc’s sense of humour and love of life shine the work with its captivating mixture of classical solemnity and mischievous jazz-infused exuberance.
We are looking forward to performing Gloria with Caitlin Day, a young soloist from Nantwich, and The Phoenix Festival Collective, an incredibly talented group including musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music.
New Gloria, written by our very own Musical Director, Ashley Thompson will be performed in the second half of the concert. Originally written for Chester Cathedral, New Gloria takes the original material of Vivaldi's Gloria and reworks it into contemporary pop. Born out of the sacred text, Vivaldi's masterpiece moved and delighted the audiences of its day. Likewise, New Gloria, whilst not pretending to be a replacement or improvement on the original (nor should it), respectfully places the work in the soundscape of the modern listener without dumbing down Vivaldi's inspired intent. Experience the awe and intimacy, the mystery and majesty and draw fresh inspiration from the music of Vivaldi's Gloria.
‘Gloria, Gloria’ will take place at All Saints Church, Compton, Leek, ST13 5PT on 7th June at 7.30pm,
Tickets are £15 for adults and £5 for under 18s
Available via our website www.phoenixsingersleek.co.uk,
or via any of our choir members, Leek Post Office, Picture Book
or by calling 01538 388900.
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The Phoenix Singers adopted its name in 1985, when the choir was re-born from the ashes of the former Leek High School Choir. Since then the choir has developed a varied repertoire, performing major choral works, small-scale pieces and contemporary music. It draws its membership from all parts of the Staffordshire Moorlands and beyond. A registered charity (no.1085474), it is a genuine community choir in that it welcomes anyone who enjoys singing. There are no auditions.
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Gloria (Poulenc) and New Gloria (Vivaldi/Thompson)
Sat, 7 Jun 2025The Phoenix Singers Leek, with The Phoenix Festival Collective, featuring The Phoenix Choir and instrumentalists from the Royal Northern College of Music, present Poulenc's Gloria and 'New Gloria" Vivaldi/Thompson. more
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