Eclectic Voices is an ambitious and versatile London choir that sings in an unusually wide range of styles: classical, contemporary, ethnic, folk and world music, gospel and jazz. It has performed in a variety of settings, including the London Jazz Festival, and has worked with outstanding instrumental groups such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, as well as top jazz and folk musicians. image: John M Watson Photography
Following a spectacular sold-out performance on 20th January of Mozart's Requiem in the version completed by Robert Levin – in the presence of the musicologist himself – on 28th March we take a different direction, with music from the 20th and 21st century. We'll be presenting the UK premiere of Malhaar: A Requiem for Water by Reena Esmail, Bright Mass with Canons by Nico Mulhy, and Rejoice in the Lamb by Benjamin Britten. The concert will be at St Paul's Covent Garden, the Actors' Church.
Malhaar features Hindustani singer Lucy Rahman, tabla player Yousuf Ali Khan and percussionist Finn Genocky. Ben Comeau is organist for Muhly and Britten. A malhar is an Indian raga designed to beckon the rain; Esmail’s A Requiem for Water captures musically the beauty and awe of water while contemplating its loss. Its alluring sound integrates the melodic beauty of Indian music with Western harmonies.
Malhaar features Hindustani singer Lucy Rahman, tabla player Yousuf Ali Khan and percussionist Finn Genocky. Ben Comeau is organist for Muhly and Britten. A malhar is an Indian raga designed to beckon the rain; Esmail’s A Requiem for Water captures musically the beauty and awe of water while contemplating its loss. Its alluring sound integrates the melodic beauty of Indian music with Western harmonies.
"The excitement about being a member of Eclectic Voices is the ability to experience lots of different styles and genres of music, and we don't just dip our toe into things. It's really fun to be in Eclectic Voices because you're constantly challenged with something new. You're meeting people from lots of different musical worlds." (Scott Stroman, Musical Director)
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