We're a welcoming group of singers and instrumentalists. We present one fully-staged opera and one concert a year, normally from the Baroque period.
Richmond-upon-Thames, UK
Joined August 2016
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Tickets are now on sale for our two performances of Handel's Messiah!
With our own soloists, chorus, and baroque orchestra this promises to be a big occasion. Sats 14th and 28th November, 7pm start. Tickets link in the comments.
Sharing this Come and Sing + Concert event running next weekend - music by Finzi and Mozart, including his Requiem.
Details via eventbrite.co.uk/e/mozart-27…
So, after putting your clocks back, what will you do to celebrate World Opera Day this Sunday 25th?
Why not do a little research on Rameau's 'Les Boréades'? Richmond Opera will be rehearsing it from January for a three-day run in April-May. Maybe you'd like to join in?
Couple of useful links:
Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Bo…
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=JlVsEnOp…
We've just heard that @Lindenbaroque orchestra are giving a concert of loving music tomorrow Saturday 7pm in Putney!
Details at ticketsource.com/linden-baro…
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Baroque arias, instrumental pieces and theatrical declamation, all in one programme. 🎻 Yotam and Nari Baroque Ensemble bring ‘A Shepherd’s Dream of Love’ to the final of the Early Music Young Ensemble Competition on Fri 13 Nov. 🎶 🎟️ lifem.org/early-music-young-…
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Thank you @artsrichmonduk for all you do promoting the arts in Richmond, including this listing of our #Messiah concerts this November!
Thanks to our many solo auditionees who came on Weds - results soon - good luck!
Now chorus rehearsals start (all soloists are in the chorus too). Join us with your Messiah score in hand this Wednesday evening 7:30-9:30 at the Vineyard Community Centre (TW10 6AQ) shown.
Our friends at Whitton Choral are singing Menotti's rarely-performed Amahl and the Night Visitors at part of their Christmas concert on Sunday 6th December. Details on the flyer!
Choral singers - can you do Messiah on 5 rehearsals?
Weds 14th Oct - 11th Nov, 7:30-9:30pm, The Vineyard Centre in Richmond TW10 6AQ.
Then 2 concerts of 'Messiah' :
- Sat 14th Nov St Mary Magdalene TW9 1SN
- Sat 28th Nov All Saints Hampton TW12 3RG
[email protected]
Have you seen the @rbo_org production of Alcina by one of our favourite composers, Handel? What did you think?
We're happy to share news of a concert of Macedonian Music on Tues 27th Oct. Its being held at All Hallows in Twickenham which is also one of our occasional rehearsal venues.
Tickets £10 each from allhallowstwick.org.uk/
Sharing more local opera - @instant_opera are performing Verdi's epic Aida on 10th & 11th October.
Often worth booking ahead in case they sell out.
Tickets at landmarkartscentre.org/shows…
Just over 2 weeks left to sign up to audition to sing a 'Messiah' solo with Richmond Opera this November! Altos, Tenors, and Basses particularly welcome!
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Apply by 1st October for audition on 7th October. Details on previous tweets.
Wow - what a wonderful evening - thanks to @BRiverhouse for hosting us, and to @LBRUTMayor for introducing our evening of singing.
@GIrelandPianist and our singers gave an appreciative audience some of our favourite baroque numbers.
Future engagements have been suggested🥰...
We're looking forward to singing at the @BRiverhouse this evening - to a full house, including the mayor and other local dignitaries!
Anticipation is growing...
What are you doing next Fri eve? How about a smart evening of baroque entertainment at Richmond's beautiful @BRiverhouse ?
Fri 21st August 7pm, glass of wine on arrival, free to attend, donations welcome.
Email Victoria Kunesch now on [email protected] to reserve your place...
