@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James. A new Alan Bennett film comes out today - The Choral - about power of bringing people together, through singing, in 1916. On Monday, I spoke with Alexander Armstrong and Nick Hytner about how relevant that still is : royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

We were so pleased to welcome so many RPS Members, music-makers and music-lovers to an exclusive screening of The Choral last night! We’re so grateful to our friends at Sony Pictures UK for their support and generosity in making the event happen. (1/4)

Absolutely fascinating to see the sole original manuscript of Handel's Dixit Dominus at @britishlibrary.bsky.social - thank you so much Rebecca Lawrence for making this happen.West London Chorus and I will be performing it next July with London Mozart Players at @cadoganhall.bsky.social -can't wait!

There's still a few tickets for our exclusive screening of Alan Bennett's 'The Choral', with Q&A with Alexander Armstrong, Nicholas Hytner, Natalie Murray Beale and @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social. Join us Monday 3 November at The Ham Yard Hotel, London: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/the...

Join us for this exclusive screening, which includes a champagne reception and Q&A session with Alexander Armstrong, Nicholas Hytner, Natalie Murray Beale and Hilary Campbell, discussing the film and its enduring message about the power of music in all our lives.

Really looking forward to Beethoven Missa Solemnis with @bristolchoral.bsky.social #britishsinfonietta @joannaharries.bsky.social #susannafairbairn #peterdavoren #fredericklong. Join us at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social on 28 June.

Rehearsals are going well for our next concert. Lots of notes to learn and defintely an impressive piece, considered by Beethoven to be his greatest achievement. Conducted by @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social don't miss the chance to hear it in the magnificent @bristolbeacon.bsky.social 28 June

Concert day! Just a few tickets left in the Nave but Aisle seats still available. We’ve been working hard with @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social and looking forward to putting it together with @bristolensemble and our wonderful soloists in @bristolcathethdral. Tickets available on the door this evening

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Re mystery hr q does music affect dogs - I’m a conductor, and I have cavapoochon Fizzy (insta @choirdog ) who attends almost every rehearsal I take, and most concerts too. Her mood is really only improved when the session finishes ! She once loathed Bach Magnificat, but in her

Something amazing happened to me yesterday. I went to a free concert at a local church - The Gustav Holst Ensemble - & half way through the second piece - Brahms Piano Quartet no. 3 - I noticed that tears were streaming down my face. A moment of absolute beauty. Never known anything like it.

Join us 30 August - 6 September in a beautiful part of Portugal for a week of choral music making with @heliconarts . A few places still available - more details here : heliconarts.co.uk/courses/chor...

A wonderful evening celebrating the launch of @bristolchoral.bsky.social Album released by @delphianrecords.com A privilege to be joined by some of the musicians on the CD and our Presidents The Lord Mayor and Mark Padmore plus Vice President Dame Judy Weir, here with @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social

All artists should take note -THIS is how to release day 👇 Congrats @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social #BristolChoralSoc @joharristrumpet.bsky.social and more! 🎧 orcd.co/praisehimwit...

Today’s the day! #BristolChoral new @delphianrecords.com disc out today! Feat @joharristrumpet.bsky.social #richardmoore #stevekings #neilbrough #charlottemobbs and many more! Listen here : open.spotify.com/album/6Kvy8m...

2021 RPS Inspiration Award winners @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social and Bristol Choral Society's latest CD, 'Praise him with Trumpets' is out tomorrow, featuring RPS Composer Grace-Evangeline Mason's 'A Memory of the Ocean' commissioned by the RPS in 2023. www.delphianrecords.com/collections/...

🌎GLOBAL RELEASE THIS THURSDAY🎺 Launching this week, new album ‘Praise Him with Trumpets!’ A thrill to play on this dazzling piece #JudithWeir a fanfare of royal grandeur, echoing across centuries #BristolChorale @hilaryjcampbell.bsky.social @delphianrecords.com #brass #choral

Last week we welcomed Kellogg's first Director of Choral Music - Hilary Campbell! 🎶 Hilary will be establishing Kellogg's first choir. Auditions will take place Wednesday 29 January in the Hub. More details to follow...🎶

BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Now Playing Grace-Evangeline Mason, Evva Mizerska, Steven Kings, Bristol Choral Society & Hilary Campbell A Memory of the Ocean (2nd mvt. "I am a pool")

So, is the sky bluer ?!