Our Last Concert of 23 Nov 2024

 Bethlehem, That Noble Place - St Mary's Church, Henley, 7pm

In aid of Bluebells Day Centre

"Saturday 23rd of November was a happy time in Henley for it brought the Aliquando choir to St. Mary’s church once again. Named storm, Bert, hurled its worst at Britain and could have influenced turn out numbers, but the quality of Aliquando’s programme choice and past history of quality saw the town and environs braving the wind and rain. St.Mary’s was full with little space left if you had not booked a seat.

 

Anne Evans, Aliquando’s Music Director and conductor worked her magic in program choice once more and brought us four opening pieces composed by Patrick Hawes, two of the pieces had words by Patrick’s poet brother and priest Andrew. What particularly impressed was the way Patrick moulded the music so beautifully around the text - this collaboration with his brother is to be encouraged."

Marcel Wagner, Music Critic for Henley Standard

 

“The performance of the Aliquando Choir on the night was outstanding, the soloists, the orchestra and the organist were all splendid and the intermission gave us a fantastic opportunity to tell the Bluebells story and increase awareness of the service we provide and why it is so important"

 

 "Although I knew the event had been a success, never did I anticipate it would raise over £5,000 and I was speechless at the presentation when the final amount was revealed - It is the largest amount ever raised for Bluebells at a fundraising event and will make a very real and lasting difference to us" Glen Lambert, Bluebells  Day Centre Chairman ​​​

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