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Consort returns to St Mary’s, Ely

Date: Saturday 9th March 2024 Venue: St Mary’s Church, ElyProgramme: Dvorak ~ Mass in DFeaturing: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Quintessential Wind: Flute ~ Cherry Blanchard, Oboe ~ Lindi Todd, Clarinet ~ Claire Stevenson, Horn ~ Tim Summers, Bassoon … Continue reading

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Sing Joyfully

Date: Saturday 25th NovemberVenue: St Peter & Paul Church, ChatterisProgramme: Sing JoyfullyFeaturing: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Piano ~ Anne Reece Woodward, Piano ~ Christopher Moore

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A Celebration of Summer

Date: Saturday 24th JuneVenue: St Marys Church, BurwellProgramme: A Celebration of SummerFeaturing: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Piano ~ Anne Reece Woodward, Clarinet ~ Claire Stevenson Although St Mary’s Church, Burwell was not as hot as the 40 degrees … Continue reading

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The Gift of Life

Date: Saturday 18th March Venue: Ely Cathedral, Presbytery Programme: The Gift of Life Featuring: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Piano & Organ ~ Ralph Woodward, Piano ~ Christopher Moore, Harp ~ Rohan Platts, Percussion ~ Roger Bett Resplendent with … Continue reading

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Cherubini Requiem

The crowning glory of the evening was ‘Requiem’ by Cherubini. The exquisite, soft tranquillity that these fine singers evoked was matched with the potency and dramatic effect of the climaxes produced Continue reading

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Feel the Spirit

Date: Saturday 29th June, 2019Venue: St Mary’s Church, BurwellProgramme: Feel the SpiritFeaturing: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Piano ~ Charlie Penn, Soham Village College Junior Choir, Jazz Quartet There is no doubt about it. Ely Consort is an amazing … Continue reading

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Sing and be Joyful!

Date: Saturday 16th March, 2019Venue: Ely Methodist ChurchProgramme: Sing and be JoyfulFeaturing: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Piano ~ Charlie Penn, Cello ~ Anna Jones Ely Consort, directed by Matthew Rudd, is an excellent choir and obviously delighted the … Continue reading

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In Memoriam

Date: Saturday 1st December, 2018 Venue: Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral Programme: Featuring: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Piano ~ Charlie Penn Ely Consort is a name to be reckoned with. This must be one of the best choirs in … Continue reading

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Haydn – Heilig Mass

Date: Saturday 23rd June, 2018 Venue: St Andrew’s Church, Sutton-in-the-isle Programme: Haydn – Heilig Mass Featuring: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Piano/Organ ~ Charlie Penn & The Con Brio Chamber Orchestra There is a particular pleasure to be found … Continue reading

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The Passing of the Year

Date: Saturday 11th March, 2018 Venue: Ely Methodist Church Programme: The Passing of the year Featuring: Ely Consort, Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd, Piano ~ Charlie Penn & Flute ~ Cherry Blanchard   The Passing of the Year – Ely Consort … Continue reading

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