For those fascinated by the inner workings of the human voice, Calum will explain how beautiful sounds are made from a scientific point of view. Expect a television of cameras down throats of professional singers while we learn our larynxes from our soft-palates! Once again, all questions welcome.

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The Reverend Canon Anna Norman-Walker has been Rector of St Leonard’s Church, Streatham for three years, where she leads worship every week. Prior to her appointment at St Leonard’s, Anna was a Canon at Exeter Cathedral for six years, where she was the first woman to preside at Eucharist and worked regularly with the world class choir. We look forward to hearing about Anna’s life through music and how it has shaped her both spiritually and personally.

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Run in a similar way to the online analysis of ‘Bach’s St John Passion’ last term, Calum will take us through the operatic oratorio ‘Elijah’. It is, without doubt, Mendelssohn’s masterpiece and follows such a vivid biblical narrative. Dramatic episodes include: the resurrection of a death youth; the contest of the gods in which Jehovah consumes an offered sacrifice in a column of fire while frantic prayers by the prophets of the god Baal failed; the bringing of rain to parched Israel through Elijah’s prayers; the prosecution of Elijah by Queen Jezebel; his retirement to the desert; his vision of God appearing and his ascension on a fiery chariot into heaven.

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Musical Director, Calum Fraser, will take the choir on a tour of choral music, from Byrd and Tallis in the Renaissance period up to Goodall and Todd in the present day. This will highlight the different styles of composition, as well as focusing on some of the cornerstones of the genre. Also including many musical recordings, this is an evening to kick off our season that is not to be missed!

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