Late in March, the Chamber Choir travelled to London for a spectacular two days of singing, leading a poignant Evensong service at The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace, followed by a lunchtime recital at St James’s Piccadilly.
Arriving at Hampton Court, the choir enjoyed exploring the Palace’s beautiful grounds in the sunshine before preparing for Evensong in the Chapel Royal, led by Father Jack. The service contained two hymns, alongside a lively, rhythmic setting of the evening canticles (Kelly in C) and the moving anthem Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo. After the service, pizza at Franco Manca was enjoyed by all - a much-loved choir tradition!
After a well-earned rest, the choir travelled into central London to the breathtaking St James’s Church, Piccadilly. Shortly after arriving, they had a well-focused rehearsal, with a spontaneous audience of those who were coincidentally visiting St James’s that day.
The recital featured many choir favourites, including O Sing Unto The Lord by Mathias and Set Me As a Seal by Clausen, alongside a choral tour of the British Isles. The recital finished with Higher Love, gaining the choir a much-earned standing ovation!