Puccini's Messa di Gloria
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Saturday 15th June 2019, 7.30pm
Greyfriars Kirk
The Edinburgh Singers' season finale was an orchestral
concert of late romantic masterpieces. The highlight of the
evening was Puccini's stunning Messa di Gloria, rightly
considered an essential part of any choir's repertoire.
The first half included the piece Anton Bruckner considered his
finest, his Te Deum, along with Brahms' Alto
Rhapsody. The evening was rounded off with a performance of
Mascagni's ever-popular Easter Hymn from Cavalleria
Rusticana - always a fixture in the Classic FM Hall of
Fame!
The choir was joined by four of today's most in demand soloists
along with The Edinburgh Singers Sinfonia, comprising players from
Scotland's national orchestras, all under the guidance of Musical
Director, Alistair Digges.
- Bruckner: Te Deum
- Brahms: Alto Rhapsody
- Puccini: Messa di Gloria
- Mascagni: Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana
- Alistair Digges: Musical Director
- Catriona Clark: Soprano
- Cheryl Forbes: Mezzo Soprano
- David Lynn: Tenor
- Piran Legg: Bass Baritone