Spring 2026

On 27th March 2026, at 7.30pm, at All Saints' Church Brixworth, we shall sing two pieces: Fauré's Requiem, and Cecilia McDowall's Magnificat.

The Fauré is well known, much loved for its serenity and beautiful harmonies. In fact, we have sung and enjoyed it before.

​By contrast the McDowall is new to most of us, and we are enjoying the chance to learn more of this British composer, now in her 70s. She wrote it for the Finchley Choral Society, making it good for amateur choirs to sing, and wanted to bring out its joyousness, of Mary as a mother-to-be, as well as the beauty and sense of spirituality in the text.

We shall be joined by soloists Anna Gould (soprano), Nicola Beckley (mezzo), and Reuben Thomas (bass), as well as our old friend Richard Dunster-Sigtermans at the end. Richard will also join Ian in some piano duets.

If you would like to download a .pdf copy of the poster (updated with soloists), click here.