Monday 11 May 2009

Missa in tempore belli



Having decided that my 'Music' section is lacking somewhat in content, I thought I could easily rectify this by incorporating some of the works I'm coming across for the first time, while playing for the South Liverpool Rehearsal Orchestra (SLRO). Next week is my first concert with them (a rehearsal orchestra as the name would suggest does not perform that much!) and we're playing the aforementioned Missa in tempore belli, or Mass in Time of War.

My initial thoughts of the mass is that I feel fortunate it incoporates a war theme, as that gives the Trumpet something to do! Also, whilst rehearsing I've come to like the musicality of it as a standalone piece of music, I'm equally looking forward to hearing it with the Choir for the first time tomorrow (at which point I might even be able post the Choir's name!).

I think I'll post two comments for this one: the choir's name and initial thoughts on the Mass as first heard with Orchestra and Choir, then a second comment following it's performance.


Posted by Ben at 10:36
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  1. Ben20 May 2009 at 11:32

    A little later than I thought, but a quick summary of things: the choir is called The Oriel Singers (http://www.orielsingers.co.uk/) and the concert last night was very well received. With the impressive organ coming from the back of the Church, choir and orchestra from the front it made for an impressive sound! I did wonder how everything would sound once the choir joined the orchestra and was quite taken aback at how the sound resembled film scores that use Masses to depict evil!

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