40th Anniversary Concert
On 5th July 2022 Cantiones presented Joseph Haydn’s ‘Creation’ with The Border Orchestra at The Holroyd Theatre in Weston Rhyn. The musicians were joined by exceptional professional soloists, Holly Teague (Soprano), Tom Kelly (Tenor) and Andrew Randall (Baritone) The choir was joined by various former members of the choir for this event.This joyous work chosen for the choir’s anniversary was first performed in 1799, and is thought to have been inspired by the oratorios of Handel which Haydn enjoyed during his visits to England in the late 1800s. This masterpiece depicts and celebrates the creation of the world in all its beauty and is beloved by singers and audiences alike. Every seat at The Holroyd Theatre was sold and the audience was joined by Councillor Jay Moore (Mayor of Oswestry) and Diana Flint (Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire), below, left. Also in the audience was Michael Smith, the founding Musical Director of Cantiones.
On 5th July 2022 Cantiones presented Joseph Haydn’s ‘Creation’ with The Border Orchestra at The Holroyd Theatre in Weston Rhyn. The musicians were joined by exceptional professional soloists, Holly Teague (Soprano), Tom Kelly (Tenor) and Andrew Randall (Baritone) The choir was joined by various former members of the choir for this event.This joyous work chosen for the choir’s anniversary was first performed in 1799, and is thought to have been inspired by the oratorios of Handel which Haydn enjoyed during his visits to England in the late 1800s. This masterpiece depicts and celebrates the creation of the world in all its beauty and is beloved by singers and audiences alike. Every seat at The Holroyd Theatre was sold and the audience was joined by Councillor Jay Moore (Mayor of Oswestry) and Diana Flint (Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire), below, left. Also in the audience was Michael Smith, the founding Musical Director of Cantiones.
