12/29/2023 0 Comments Bach compositions for choirs![]() ![]() Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich (BWV 150) a Liner-notes: E/D lyrics - translations: E/D Rec: March & May 2009, Blankensee, Johannische Kirche (Festhalle) He studied piano locally with Shirley Kemp and in London with Max Pirani at the Royal Academy of Music and has worked as accompanist with artists such as Peter Pears, Thomas Hemsley, David Willcocks and Raphael Wallfisch.Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam a Solo quartet of the Hochschule für Künste Bremen bĪlsfelder Vokalensemble Hannoversche Hofkapelle ![]() He is now pianist and deputy conductor for Grimsby Bach Choir and Louth Choral Society and is much in demand as piano accompanist for degree and diploma level exams giving recent recitals in Boston, Sheffield, Nottingham and Glasgow. ![]() Since retiring from A Level teaching in the classroom at Franklin College David has extended his role of pianist. Later, while a counter-tenor choral scholar at Christ Church Oxford, he also sang in the pioneering early music group The Tallis Scholars where he met fellow undergraduate and future wife Gill at a concert in Merton Chapel. ![]() His radio debut was as a boy treble singing “Where’er You Walk” at the age of eleven, on The Home Service, a month before it became Radio 4. Recent compositions include the Derby Service for Derby Cathedral, ‘We’re Nor ‘avin’ It’, a micro-opera about the Luddites for Streetwise’s Re:Sound project and ‘In Peace Eternal – A Blessing for Leo’ broadcast as part of BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service.įor more information or to listen to Alison’s music please visit or Alison’s YouTube channel – Alison Willis Composer.ĭavid Parker: Assistant Musical Director and pianist: David’s early musical career was centred around singing. She has recently been appointed as Musical Director of the Grimsby Bach Choir. She finds particular inspiration in historical sources and events, forgotten voices, social issues and enjoys working collaboratively with both young people and adults. Her music has been described as, ‘Stunning’, ‘Intensely moving’, ‘Beautiful yet pragmatic’ and ‘Saying what you have to say and then stopping’. She studied composition with Alan Bullard (Colchester) and George Benjamin (RCM) and has recently completed a PhD with Paul Mealor and Phillip Cooke at the University of Aberdeen. 1971) is a Musical Director, pianist, organist and award winning composer whose works have been performed and broadcast internationally. We also have tea and cake at half-time in rehearsals…ĭo get in touch if you would like to find out more.”Īlison Willis: Musical Director: Alison (b. We aim to create high quality music while enjoying the camaraderie and friendship that being part of a choir brings. We are always happy to hear from anyone who might like to join us. We sing a wide range of musical styles from classical to opera choruses to more contemporary works, performing in and around Grimsby including frequently at the Minster. “Hello and welcome! Grimsby Bach Choir is a small, friendly chamber choir with over fifty years of singing experience and I am delighted to have been appointed as its new Musical Director from November 2022. The choir is very excited to have a new Musical Director, Dr Alison Willis. She joined us in November 2022. Fun to rehearse even on a cold, wet night! ![]()
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