Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society

"It was exciting to hear the Oratorio Society so responsive, incisive and dynamic"

Hywel Jenkins

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Last Updated: 18 May 2019

"...always well tuned and with plenty of rhythmic vitality"

David Nichols

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Last Updated: 12 December 2018

"The composer must have been gratified to hear his work presented with such conviction"

Brendan Sadler

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Last Updated: 14 November 2018

"Both choir and orchestra coped well with the intricacies of the score "

Brendan Sadler

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Last Updated: 29 March 2018

"Entries were firm and diction clear."

David Nichols

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Last Updated: 15 December 2017

"...such expressive singing and playing"

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 21 November 2017

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Last Updated: 03 April 2017

"...the chorus was always light, agile and well tuned."

David Nichols, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 21 November 2017

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Last Updated: 08 December 2016

"Substantial choral items ... with a thrilling climax."

David Nichols, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 11 December 2017

"... it were a reyt good do"

Cuthbert Briggs, Lancashire

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Last Updated: 12 December 2017

"Excellent control was shown in the opening movement of the Gloria - a virtuoso test for any choir."

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"This was a most exciting account of the oratorio and one can hardly imagine it being bettered."

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Last Updated: 21 November 2017

"...a stylish and dramatic performance with a well trained chorus, excellent soloists and fine band of players."

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"Diction was good and tuning was near faultless. Climaxes were thrilling."

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"The diction of the chorus was excellent and the blend of tone and the balance between the parts was exemplary."

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"The high point Hallelujah chorus would certainly have brought George 1st to his feet as it did the audience on Saturday night."

David Nichols

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"After the last sounds had floated away ... there was a long pause before anyone felt able to break the spell."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"The choir delivered a joyous rendition of the piece"

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"The choir was in fine form. A great start to Christmas."

David Nicholls, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"They produced some lovely sounds in the quieter passages ... At the other extreme, they delivered plenty of power when called for."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

" ... the different voices blending well and displaying their usual high quality beauty of tone and good diction."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"From the opening soprano entry in the Kyrie the chorus produced vibrant, confident vocals."

David Nichols, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"This was a really outstanding performance of this great work."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"Evening of song directed with panache ..."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

“... electrifying entries in the performance ... thrilling sustained singing ...”

Richard Morrison, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"... the power of the drama, especially at points of building a climax, was never compromised ..."

Andrew Maddocks, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"An uplifting performance."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"A superb performance."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"Delightful tribute to a member's memory."

Andrew Maddocks, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"A fine evening of music."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"The chorus were on exceptionally fine form."

Martin Freke, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016

"A thrilling evening of music making."

Brendan Sadler, Wells Journal

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Last Updated: 23 September 2016