Another packed house in central London showed its appreciation for the choir’s polished performance of Rachmaninov’s masterpiece, while CML musical director Greg Morris – as well as conducting – presented a stirring rendition of Whitlock’s organ sonata.
At a poignant evening’s music-making, the choir raised over £800 towards relief for Ukranian refugees. You can donate here:
Withukraine.org
Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
UN Refugee Agency/Ukraine
The choir dedicated its performance on Saturday 5 March to the people of Ukraine, and to all those who are suffering or have suffered as a result of the current conflict.
Audience reaction
‘A very lovely rendition of Rachmaninoff’s All-night Vigil. This was especially touching and poignant given the current situation in Ukraine, and helped me a lot to meditate on it. I am looking forward to hearing more from the Collegium Musicum of London.’
– Michael Lihan
‘Spirited singing by an excellent ensemble.’
– Antony Hay
‘Very powerful, ‘muscular’ performance. Thoroughly enjoyable!’
– Kay Davidson
‘A marvellous concert In a very interesting and rather wonderful venue. The Rachmaninov Vespers was an amazing piece and the choir was sublime singing it. Well worth braving the cold to have been there.’
– Paul Morley
‘(An) outstanding performance at every stage and on every level’
– Tessa Tesic
‘Collegium musicum choir are absolutely wonderful!! They performed the Vespers with such empathy, sensitivity and bravado! A profoundly elevating experience for all who witnessed it! Thank you so much!!’
– Thierry Alexandre
‘Thanks to you all for putting on an accomplished and moving performance of one of my favourite choral works. Much appreciated by this member of the audience. Congratulations!!’
– Jill House
