Saturday May 7 saw a packed Temple church for CML’s Vaughan Williams extravaganza. In a programme which included the composer’s Serenade to Music and The Lark Ascending, the stand-out performer was violinist Ian Belton. The choir and vocal soloists also acquitted themselves brilliantly – expertly marshalled from the rostrum by CML musical director Greg Morris.
Audience reaction
‘A wonderfully uplifting evening of Vaughan Williams music in an historically memorable and beautiful Temple church. High quality singing and a gorgeous setting for the iconic Lark Ascending.’
– Richard Pilkington
‘A truly beautiful selection of Vaughan Williams – I specially loved ending with Lord Thou Has Been Our Refuge. The Lark Ascending was very beautiful – kudos to Greg Morris for the organ accompaniment!’
– Helen Jeffries
‘This was an excellent concert in a beautiful venue. Very much enjoyed.’
– Stella and Stan Ruszczynski
‘The Turtle Dove, reminded us of how much Vaughan Williams contributed to the preservation and development of traditional English music and was a gentle and beautiful end to one of the finest choral concerts I have attended. I very much hope to see and hear this choir again, and in this space.’
– Thuranie Aruliah
‘This was absolutely beautiful. Simply stunning. The choir performed wonderfully and we enjoyed the singing very much, not forgetting the skills of the organist. The venue was beautiful too, a perfect choice for the music. Thank you to everyone who had clearly worked so hard to bring everything together.’
– Elizabeth
‘The Temple Church was the perfect setting for such a sublime concert. The singing was so pure and beautiful and the effect of The Lark Ascending being played from the circular part of the ancient church was wonderful.’
– Judy Corry
‘What a perfectly beautiful performance in a beautiful church.’
– Shirley Gregory
