" The choir expressed every nuance of light and shade and produced smoothly lyrical phrases and crisply rhythmic singing ... a memorable performance in front of a sell-out audience." - Rachmaninov Vespers; Simon Foxall, April '10
"absolutely wonderful in every way. The choir and orchestra were brilliant…the two soloists had dream voices" – Poulenc Gloria/Jenkins Stabat Mater; concertgoers RB and DW email, April ’09
"poetic imagination here, picked up and interpreted by the conductor into a piece of heartbreaking beauty" – Adams Harmonium; Express & Echo: Margaret Smith, November ‘08
"the logistical nightmare resulted in a dream concert" – Verdi Requiem; Express & Echo: David Marston, June ‘08
"the ecstatic audience were enthralled…I have rarely seen an audience go home so moved, so excited and so happy" – Todd Mass In Blue; Arnold Kanarek, June ‘08
"an electrifying start! …what a dramatic end to the second movement, and a truly stunning finale" – Macmillan Seven last Words From The Cross; Making Music: Carole Hossell, March ‘08
…from six different reviewers. However, the harsh facts are that putting on quality concerts such as those above is extremely costly. Your help can make a real difference.
What can I do and what does it cost?
Become a Friend or Patron. For one season or longer - Friends from £25 a year, Patrons from £100. Corporate Friends from £250 including four top price tickets. Help us to continue to produce music that really has that tingle factor.
Friends and Patrons are invited to two or three free parties a year with wine and food where you can meet the singers, the conductor, soloists and other music lovers. The party costs are paid for by the singers not the EFC – an individual thank you from each of us.
It’s easy to help - the application form is here.
Simply print it out, fill it in and send it to the EFC - the address is on the form.
For further information please contact the Friends Secretary:
Email:
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Telephone: 01404 822967
