200 people came from all parts of the UK to take part in our Come & Sing, one person flying back from America the day before! Just some of the kind comments we received are below.
“We had a super day out and enjoyed singing Spem again! Fun morning with Christopher… He juggled 4 choirs with ease… Looking fwd to your next event!”
“I enjoyed the whole day, but of course the climax was the actual performance – Richard Laing did a superb job of conducting in 360 degrees with good humour throughout and inspired us with confidence. I have always wanted to sing this piece and never thought I’d get the chance to do it, so thank you very much for the opportunity. It was an unforgettable experience.”
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to sing with you. A group of us came from Sheffield and we all loved it.”
“I just wanted to thank you very much for making it possible to have such an amazing experience, singing wonderful music and meeting many new and interesting people. I really enjoyed the day – it was the first time I’d sung the Tallis, and it’s something I will always remember.”
I cannot thank you and the Leicester Bach Choir enough for giving me the extraordinary opportunity to sing Thomas Tallis’s beautiful music. What an achievement it was to be part of such a talented group of singers, all coming together to produce such a magnificent sound. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime event, something I will carry with me for years to come.
As for the audience, I know they were equally moved. My husband, who attended, was completely overwhelmed by the performance. He shared with me how the gentleman seated beside him was brought to tears by the sheer beauty of the music we created. That’s the magic of live performance – music has the power to touch people in ways that are almost indescribable.
“I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to Richard Laing, Ivan Linford, Angela Zemlak, and every single member of the Leicester Bach Choir. You all contributed to making yesterday such a wonderful and memorable day. It was, without a doubt, the best musical experience I have ever been part of, and I feel so fortunate to have shared it with such a talented and dedicated group.”
The piece we performed was not an easy one by any stretch of the imagination, but that made it all the more rewarding. I must admit, I found it challenging at times—Tallis’s music requires such precision and attention to detail—but it was a challenge that pushed me to grow as a singer. Watching the performance come together, hearing it evolve from the rehearsals to the final performance, was an incredibly fulfilling experience. I learned so much throughout the process, and it was thrilling to see how all the individual parts fused into one cohesive, stunning whole.
It was also lovely to arrive early and have the chance to listen to the final run-through. We actually heard the piece twice, which was a real treat. It gave us a chance to appreciate all the nuances and intricacies of the music, which only deepened my admiration for Tallis’s genius and for the incredible work that everyone put in to bring his music to life.
“Thank you again for the opportunity to take part in this incredible day. The organisation was flawless, and the final performance is something I will never forget. It was a privilege to be part of such a well-run event, and the memories of it will stay with me forever. Please pass on my gratitude to everyone involved—this was, without a doubt, one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my life.”