Review of the Concert on 2nd December 2023 by Colin Dowdeswell
| Type of post: | Review |
| Sub-type: | No sub-type |
| Posted By: | James Chute |
| Status: | Archived |
| Date Posted: | Sun, 25 Jan 2026 |
The Fairford and District Choral Society concert took us on a journey through oratorio excerpts through the ages.
With helpful and carefully researched introductions to each item read by James Chute, the choir treated us to music, ranging from Vivaldi, Bach and Handel to Mozart, Mendelssohn and Fauré. The contrasting styles and moods made for a pleasingly varied programme, and the choir’s enthusiasm transmitted itself to the audience, despite the temperature in the Church.
The choir’s conductor, Marysia Gorska-Saj, in this her final concert, did much to encourage the musical lines, and careful attention had been paid to speeds and dynamics.
The choir was ably accompanied by organist Ian Crabbe, who contributed further variety with solos by Bach and César Franck. The final item, a spirited rendition of the Hallelujah chorus, brought the evening to a rousing conclusion. The smiles told of a concert well received.
Colin Dowdeswell
With helpful and carefully researched introductions to each item read by James Chute, the choir treated us to music, ranging from Vivaldi, Bach and Handel to Mozart, Mendelssohn and Fauré. The contrasting styles and moods made for a pleasingly varied programme, and the choir’s enthusiasm transmitted itself to the audience, despite the temperature in the Church.
The choir’s conductor, Marysia Gorska-Saj, in this her final concert, did much to encourage the musical lines, and careful attention had been paid to speeds and dynamics.
The choir was ably accompanied by organist Ian Crabbe, who contributed further variety with solos by Bach and César Franck. The final item, a spirited rendition of the Hallelujah chorus, brought the evening to a rousing conclusion. The smiles told of a concert well received.
Colin Dowdeswell
