Aliquando - last concert May 2025

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The choir presented their spring concert ‘Music Spread thy Voice Around’ on May 17 in the Christ Church Centre, Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames at 7pm.

Under the direction of Musical Director Anne Evans, this concert promised a unique blend of musical contrasts, pairing pieces with differing styles, themes, and genres. The diverse program featured songs from renowned composers/performers, including Handel, Arthur Sullivan, Eric Whitacre, Neil Diamond and Carly Simon, a lively, yet classical performance that offered something for everyone, making it perfect for family entertainment.

Of particular note were the engaging youngsters who provided the three cats, Jeckel and Jessop and one-eyed Gill mentioned in Five Eyes, Walter de la Mare’s poem set to music by Cecil Armstrong Gibbs, and the ‘Lonely Little Petunia’ arranged by Anne Evans, narrated by Jo Farr, an adorable little Petunia and a bed of very dour ‘Onions’ which brought a tear to the eye!

Aliquando invited Riverside Counselling Service to speak to the audience and hold a retiring collection on the night. RCS is a registered charity that has been providing a professional, affordable counselling service to the local community since 1989, and offers counselling to adults and young people from the age of 12 across the community, relying on donations and grants to support them.

Aliquando Committee