The Three Spires and the Three Bachs: A Magnificat Evening

By Lucy Armstrong, 19 June 2012

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Reviewed at Truro Cathedral, Truro on 16 June 2012

Bach C.P.E., Magnificat in D major, Wq 215, H 772

Bach J. C., Sinfonia Concertante in A major for violin and cello

Bach, Magnificat in D major, BWV243

Three Spires Singers

Christopher Gray, Conductor

Harriet Jones, Soprano

Tim Carleston, Countertenor

Nicholas Hawker, Tenor

Nick Beever, Bass

Malcolm Latchem, Violin

Barbara Degener, Cello

The Three Spires Singers and Orchestra with David Briggs

Lucy Armstrong, 24th March

Luring England's David Briggs back to his native soil and under the soaring arches of Truro Cathedral is hardly a monumental feat when tempted by the works of Fauré, Poulenc and Charpentier, as well as a performance of his own Requiem.

****1

Chilling Cabinet of Doctor Caligari raises the hairs

David Smythe, 10th April

Sixty young singers and players thrill and chill in the world première of Karen McIver’s Cabinet of Doctor Caligari.

****1

The Three Spires Singers and Orchestra with David Briggs

Lucy Armstrong, 24th March

****1

The Three Spires Singers and Orchestra with David Briggs

Lucy Armstrong, 24th March

****1

Eroica: Riccardo Minasi and the WASO

Sandra Bowdler, 11th April

Guest conductor Riccardo Minasi leads the West Australian Symphony Orchestra with a program of old favourites, with outstanding contribution from trumpeter Jenna Smith

***11

A superb Salzburg sojourn: Philadelphia Orchestra plays Mozart

Cameron Kelsall, 11th April

Guest conductor Harry Bicket brings a sense of urgency to Mozart's Requiem and pulse-quickening energy to Symphony no. 40.

****1

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Lucy Armstrong

After growing up in Canada studying music, literature and philosophy in the exuberant festival city of Montreal, Lucy A. Armstrong has returned to the U.K. to explore the adventurous arts scene and integrate herself into the wonderful world of classical music and theatre.