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Jonathan Rathbone orchestrates the performance of The Requiem by Christopher Wood
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Jonathan was a chorister at Coventry Cathedral and, later, a choral scholar at Christ’s College Cambridge, where he read mathematics. He gained a second degree at the Royal Academy of Music where he studied composition with John Gardner. He has orchestrated for Sir Cliff Richard and Michael Ball and more recently for Katherine Jenkins, Lesley Garrett and Wynne Evans ( Go Compare! Jonathan is on the board of Europa Cantat’s Music Commission. Website created by inca graphics limited.
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soloists from the performance of the requiem by Christopher Wood Rebecca Bottone Clare McCaldin Ed Lyon Nicholas Garrett
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Rebecca Bottone - Soprano. Clare McCaldin - Mezzo Soprano. Website created by inca graphics limited.
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CD DVD ordering The Requiem by Christopher Wood
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The Performance at St John's, Smiths Square, London. Wednesday, December 12th, 2012. CD Version 10.99 GBP. DVD Version 12.99 GBP. Alternatively please telephone: 020 8293 3392. Or Email: woodrequiem@gmail.com. Website created by inca graphics limited.
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The Requiem By Christopher Wood video clips sound clips photographs from the evenings performance
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The Performance at St John's, Smiths Square, London. Wednesday, December 12th, 2012. Website created by inca graphics limited.
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Paul Brough conducts the performance of The Requiem by Christopher Wood
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Paul Brough was born in London of English and German descent and trained at the Royal College of Music, St Michael’s College, Tenbury and Magdalen College, Oxford (Mackinnon Scholar; Boult Memorial Prize), becoming Conductor of the Oxford University Chamber Orchestra. He studied with Colin Metters and George Hurst as RAM Henry Wood Scholar and post-student Fellow and in regular masterclasses with both Sir Colin Davis and Ilya Musin. He was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in 2007.
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The programme content of The Requiem by Christopher Wood
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1 REQUIEM AETERNAM and KYRIE ELEISON (Eternal rest and Lord have mercy). 2 DIES IRAE (Day of anger). TUBA MIRUM (Trumpets sounding). LIBER SCRIPTUS (The written book). 3 QUID SUM MISER (What shall I plead? Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. REX TREMENDAE (King omnipotent). Chorus, Tenor and Alto. 4 RECORDARE (Remember, gentle Jesus). Bass and male chorus. 5 CONFUTATIS (When the cursed). Soprano, Alto and Chorus. 6 DOMINE JESU (Lord Jesus Christ). Chorus, Alto, Tenor and Bass. 7 SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy).
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Orchestra - The L'Inviti Sinfonia and Choir - L'Inviti Singers perform The Requiem by Christopher Wood
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The L’Inviti Sinfonia is made up of some of the finest soloists, chamber musicians and orchestral players in the UK. Selected from The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, The Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, The English Chamber Orchestra and chamber ensembles of world renown, such as the Endellion and Allegri string quartets, the players provide a wealth of experience and musicianship of the very highest order.
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David Guest coordinates the performance of The Requiem by Christopher Wood
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David has coordinated all the arrangements for the performance of the Requiem. More than that, he has been a continuing source of encouragement during the composition of the work. Website created by inca graphics limited.
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Introduction to The Requiem By Christopher Wood
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What music would capture the emotions of that moment? So, I thought I would try to express, in music, that sentiment which is how the idea was born for the composition of this Requiem. Christopher Wood has had a life-long interest in music, especially choral music and is on the Trustee Council of the Royal College of Organists. Website created by inca graphics limited.
