Stylish Recital from our vocalists
Our beautiful Wilberforce Hall was transformed into a cabaret setting ideal for our wonderful Recital of vocal music. The recital explored themes of Sacred Song, Parlour Songs and Opera, Nature and finally Folksong. Pupils from all year groups performed with elegance and style and our audience was treated to an array of beautiful pieces that demonstrated their control and passion.
Opening the concert were Rosa H and Namratha D who performed the recitative and aria 鈥楬e Shall Feed His Flock鈥� from Handel鈥檚 鈥楳essiah鈥�. Closing the solo section, Sophia de la PG performed a characterful version of the traditional Irish song, 鈥楥ockles and Mussles鈥�. Many of our performers sang in Italian- covering the early Opera arias of Giordani, Vivaldi and Bellini. Vocal ensembles also took part; our delightful Trio (Olivia B, Namratha D and Sophia PW), girls鈥� choir Vocalpoint and boys鈥� choir Close Harmony. They performed a selection of folksong; 鈥楧anny Boy鈥�, Enya鈥檚 鈥極nly Time鈥�, 鈥楾he Water Is Wide鈥� and the amazing version by Simon & Garfunkle of 鈥楽carborough Fair鈥�. The evening concluded with a rousing rendition of the sea shanty 鈥楾he Wellerman鈥� where performers were joined by the audience in voice, but also with the pirate-esque clinking of glasses (sadly rum was unavailable!).
The Vocal Recital was a snapshot of the amazing breadth of our singing provision at the school. Complementing our Live Lounge and Musical Theatre Evening, the Vocal Recital allows for singers to perform songs that form part of the eclectic syllabus from both the ABRSM and Trinity that explores all types of music including Opera and folksong. A huge well done to all singers who took part.
