Reviews
" Put simply, it was the finest performance of The Kingdom that I have ever heard, or can ever hope to hear... this was the real Elgar, and a performance of The Kingdom of which everyone involved can be immensely proud."
Click here to read the full reviewMARTIN BIRD, THE ELGAR SOCIETY JOURNAL
"Hertfordshire Chorus rarely disappoints, is often at its best in such large works and was well rehearsed and on top form; disciplined and controlled in louder sections, with excellent ensemble and good balance and intonation...in quieter sections diction was excellent, the mystic chorus simply superb with wonderful bell-like high sopranos, and elsewhere, neat and light singing from the men...we are fortunate to have music of this calibre in Hertfordshire."
Click here to read the full reviewSTEVE JENNER , HERTS ADVERTISER
Elgar The Kingdom: St Albans Cathedral
"What an excellent evening. I thought the choir was on brilliant form. I was thrilled with the performance of Ice. "
ORLANDO GOUGH, COMPOSER
"The quality of ensemble, dynamics and intonation was quite simply first-rate."
STEVE JENNER, TRUMPETER
Gough ICE, Bach Magnificat, Purcell Come Ye Sons of Art: Haileybury College
“Astounding. Splendidly immediate and vivid. The Chorus was magnificent, as was the orchestra. I could hear so much detail of that wonderful scoring. Thanks especially must go to David Temple, who welded it all together and paced it so perfectly, a really moving and dramatic performance. ”
BARRY COLLETT, THE ELGAR SOCIETY
Elgar The Apostles: St Albans Cathedral
“A most impressive performance.”
JOHN WESTCOMBE, WATFORD OBSERVER
Monteverdi Vespers 1610: St Albans Cathedral
“…it was a total triumph and truly the most amazing evening. It encapsulated everything The Sage should stand for – excellent music making, an emphasis on region and an investment in young people. I heard so many wonderful comments from the families of Marchers (how great they came), from friends, people I’ve never met, children, MPs… I feel I’ve played such a small part in this venture - but incredibly proud of what was achieved. I hope you all feel thrilled. Fabulous singing and team spirit. What a choir!”
WILL TODD, COMPOSER
Will Todd The Burning Road, Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony: The Sage Gateshead
“A tremendous performance.”
JOHN WESTCOMBE, ST ALBANS OBSERVER
Britten War Requiem: St Albans Cathedral
“A completely stunning performance.”
JOHN MANNING, HERTS ADVERTISER
Elgar The Dream of Gerontius: St Albans Cathedral
“A truly inspirational evening...The whole programme was a delight... Hertfordshire Chorus suggested to me last year at the Barbican, in a spectacular performance of the Mass In Blue they commissioned from Will Todd, that they can hold their own against any choir in the land. This year at the Royal Festival Hall my view was confirmed.”
HELEN WRIGHT, MUSICOMH
Holst Hymn to Jesus, Berlioz Te Deum, Tallis Spem in Alium: Royal Festival Hall