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Pat Rudkins Curtain Call – Halstead Gazette Thursday 8th May
Marvellous Maestro Thomas Duchan, Musical Director of The Hedingham Singers started their recent “Memories” programme of 40 years music making with his signature style of luscious harmonic arrangements.
His choir swelled in response. “Only You” and poignant “Dance With My Father” made a first half dynamic duo followed by the could-be-sombre but weren’t, Parry and Rutter numbers.
The captivated audience loved everything from sacred to show tunes. Especially “Mr Snow” from Carousel, confident guest artist Corrina Groombridge’s tribute to the wonderfully rich-voiced Maggie Levoir.
The Halstead concert was especially dedicated to Maggie.
Travelling far for the occasion, Richard and Crystal, now lead vocal in her band must have been immensely proud, for their mother was a magnetic force in our area and beyond.
How do the Singers do it? Here was flamboyant accompanist Bodhana Ravliuk, along with Corrina to add music magic to a group that sang way out of its league.
I know it was done for other reasons, but splitting the Tenors, Basses, above and below St Andrew’s chancel steps “worked a treat”. Bravo.
Marvellous Maestro Thomas Duchan, Musical Director of The Hedingham Singers started their recent “Memories” programme of 40 years music making with his signature style of luscious harmonic arrangements.
His choir swelled in response. “Only You” and poignant “Dance With My Father” made a first half dynamic duo followed by the could-be-sombre but weren’t, Parry and Rutter numbers.
The captivated audience loved everything from sacred to show tunes. Especially “Mr Snow” from Carousel, confident guest artist Corrina Groombridge’s tribute to the wonderfully rich-voiced Maggie Levoir.
The Halstead concert was especially dedicated to Maggie.
Travelling far for the occasion, Richard and Crystal, now lead vocal in her band must have been immensely proud, for their mother was a magnetic force in our area and beyond.
How do the Singers do it? Here was flamboyant accompanist Bodhana Ravliuk, along with Corrina to add music magic to a group that sang way out of its league.
I know it was done for other reasons, but splitting the Tenors, Basses, above and below St Andrew’s chancel steps “worked a treat”. Bravo.
Finally, before taking a well-deserved rest over the summer months we will be singing at All Saints Church, Wickham St Paul with “Songs for a Summer Afternoon” on Saturday 28th June.
Full details of all these concerts will be featured on the Next Concert page as soon as tickets go on sale so keep clicking onto our web site for the latest news from The Hedingham Singers.
Full details of all these concerts will be featured on the Next Concert page as soon as tickets go on sale so keep clicking onto our web site for the latest news from The Hedingham Singers.