Chipping Norton Choral Society concert

By Sue FaneContributor
Published 13th Mar 2024, 12:18 BST
Updated 13th Mar 2024, 17:45 BST
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A live performance of the jazz setting of Mass in Blue, by Will Todd and Shakespeare’s Songs and Sonnets by George Shearing, in the lovely setting of Deddington Parish Church presented by this accomplished local choir.

Our dynamic conductor, Benedict Goodall, leads the large, enthusiastic choir in the popular and unique jazz Mass, by the exciting modern composer, Will Todd. In addition the swing setting of George Shearing's Songs and Sonnets explores a different take on the jazz genre.

We are delighted to be accompanied by the Karen Sharp Quartet. Karen has played at the BBC Proms, with Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra and at many international Jazz Festivals. The quartet will play a jazz set of their own before accompanying the choir. We are also very pleased to have Becca Wilkins singing the soprano solo and our accomplished Rowan Gibbons on piano for the Songs and Sonnets.

Our venue for this Easter concert is the lovely St Peter and St Paul Church in Deddington, which has all facilities to welcome audiences. Wine and soft drinks will be served during the interval.