🙌 SOMM is thrilled to share that William Vann and the Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea's Light Out Of Darkness recording has debuted at #11 on the Official Specialist Classical Chart!
▶️ Add it to your library at listn.fm/lightoutofdarkness
The stunning setting of St Nikolaikirche in Potsdam where we'll be performing at 5pm on Sunday 3 May (full details in our bio).
We'll be celebrating English and German composers with a programme of secular and sacred choral works and two pieces for solo organ.
Entry to the concert is free, with any donations going to support the church's fundraising for an organ in Ukraine.
Hope to see you there!
ANON. – Sumer is icumen in
WOOD – Never weather-beaten sail
PARRY – Crossing the bar
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS – Toward the unknown region
BRAHMS – O süßer Mai – Johannes Brahms
CLARA SCHUMANN – Gondoliera
FANNY HENSEL – Wer will mir wehren zu singen?
HOLST – Turn back, O man
ETHEL SMYTH – Komm, süßer Tod
BEETHOVEN – Elegischer Gesang
BRAHMS – Geistliches Lied
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS – Antiphon
WILLIAM VANN @willvann – Conductor
ALEXANDER TRIGG – Organ
THE LONDON CHORUS
#choirtour #choralmusic @visitberlin@eintrittfrei_potsdam #potsdam #stnikolaipotsdam
💿 OUT NOW: Rise, Heart 💿
🎶 Super excited to announce the release of Rise, Heart with Albion Records! It was a joy to record this amazing music by Vaughan Williams alongside Roderick Williams, @sacconi_quartet and @willvann ✨
🎧 Available on all major streaming platforms and in stores
✍️ CRITICAL RECEPTION ✍️
“Roderick Williams, the Sacconi Quartet, double-bassist Levi Andreassen and pianist William Vann bring a warmth and instrumental colour that far exceeds the piano-only edition. It is a beautiful, deeply felt account.”
— John France, Musicweb International
“This is an absorbing disc … without exception, the performances are superb”
— John Quinn, Musicweb International
“… a disc produced with exemplary musical scholarship, creative passion, and musical excellence - in other words a typical Albion Records release.”
— Nick Barnard, Musicweb International
“It is an essential purchase that will surely give immense pleasure to many … the final “Antiphon” is breathtaking.”
— British Music Society
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This evening, @willvann and I are presenting a recital of English song with the @glossop_music_festival , sharing the works of Vaughan Williams, Rebecca Clarke, Herbert Howells and Madeleine Dring 🎶
It’s the perfect music for a spring evening in Derbyshire and we cannot wait for tonight!
📻 @bbcradio3 Lunchtime Concert
📍 @lsostlukes
🎹 @willvann
✨ P.S. Will and I recorded this BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime concert at LSO St. Lukes and if you can’t come hear us this evening, you still have a few days left to listen to it online (link in bio!)
This Friday evening, we present an intimate recital of English song in the beautiful setting of Glossop Parish Church, performed by @kittywhately and @willvann , two outstanding interpreters of this repertoire.
🎶 Vaughan Williams
🎶 Rebecca Clarke
🎶 Herbert Howells
🎶 Madeleine Dring
Tickets are free for under 18s, and other tickets start at just £10.
📅 Friday 17 April, 7pm
🎟️ .uk/event-details/spring-concert-kitty-whately-and-william-vann
@glossopcreates #Glossop #GlossopMusic #GlossopMusicFestival #Derbyshire #HighPeak #Hayfield #GlossopEvents #GlossopConcerts
This week is the last chance to apply for the Ronald Corp Choral Scholarship 2026/27. You can find out more (and details of how to apply) via the link in our bio so don't miss out - the deadline is 6pm on Friday 17 April.
Ronald Corp OBE was Musical Director of The London Chorus for thirty years. This Choral Scholarship is established in his memory, continuing Ron's commitment to young musicians by offering aspiring professionals a chance to develop their craft at the heart of one of London’s most established choirs.
The scholarship is open to singers aged 18–30 who are currently or recently in full- or part-time musical education. We are looking for confident, committed musicians who will relish the opportunity to broaden their experience, support fellow singers in their section, and contribute to the life of the choir both in rehearsal and on stage.
We're excited to hear from you!
#choralscholars #choralscholarship #scholarshipopportunities #londonchoir #ronaldcorp
10 days left to stream this recital with @Willvann —don't let it slip past without having a listen on BBC catch up.
🎶 Here are Will and I rehearsing for the recital in the beautiful LSO St Luke’s, on what Will described as one of the ✨best pianos✨he’s ever had the pleasure of playing. 🎹
We recorded this BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert at LSO St Luke's back in February, and I'm so proud of the programme we put together: Vaughan Williams and the women who inspired him and were influenced by him. Three wonderful composers who were taught by him at the Royal College of Music - Elizabeth Maconchy, Grace Williams and of course my fabourite, Rebecca Clarke- who all spoke so warmly of his encouragement and influence. Also his own settings of two women poets who were very important to him, his niece Fredegond Shove and his beloved wife Ursula Vaughan Williams.
The recital was split over four programmes when it went out on BBC Radio 3. You can catch up on the ‘Classical Live‘ programmes from Monday March 23rd, Tues 24th, Weds 25th and Thurs 26th.
Link in bio to stream.
📍 @lsostlukes
🎹 @willvann
📻 @BBCRadio3 Lunchtime Concert
If you’re in Derbyshire next week and fancy some lovely music come along to @glossop_music_festival where Will Vann and I are doing a lovely programme of English Song on Friday 17th April. They have some very generous ticket offers. Take a look at their page for more info. X
We're delighted to be receiving applications for The Ronald Corp Choral Scholarship 2026/27. As a reminder, the deadline to apply is 6pm on Friday 17 April.
Ronald Corp OBE was Musical Director of The London Chorus for thirty years. Throughout that time, he was a tireless champion of young singers, nurturing talent, creating opportunities and opening doors to the professional choral world. The Ronald Corp Choral Scholarship is established in his memory, continuing that commitment by offering aspiring professionals a chance to develop their craft at the heart of one of London’s most established choirs.
We will be awarding scholarships to four singers, across a mix of voice parts, who are at an early stage of their professional journey. Scholars will join us for a full concert season, singing alongside our members in rehearsals and performing major choral works at some of London’s finest venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican and Cadogan Hall.
Beyond the concert platform, the programme offers a stipend, free music hire and the chance to gain experience in musical leadership, vocal coaching and a diverse repertoire, including works that are rarely performed elsewhere.
The scholarship is open to singers aged 18–30 who are currently or recently in full- or part-time musical education. We are looking for confident, committed musicians who will relish the opportunity to broaden their experience, support fellow singers in their section, and contribute to the life of the choir both in rehearsal and on stage.
If you are building a career in singing and want to perform challenging repertoire in a welcoming and ambitious environment, we would love to hear from you. You can find full details about the scholarships, and our current season, via the link in our bio.
#choralscholars #choralscholarship #scholarshipopportunities #londonchoir #ronaldcorp
💿 OUT APRIL 24: RISE, HEART 💿
I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of “Rise, Heart”, a brand-new album on Albion Records arriving on April 24 ✨ This project was a true collaborative joy, recorded alongside the incredible @sacconiquartet , Roderick Williams, and @willvann 🎹🎻
The featured excerpt is “Antiphon” from Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs. This movement’s distinctive energy serves as a fitting introduction to the spirit of the complete album 🎶
✍️ CRITICAL RECEPTION ✍️
“Roderick Williams, the Sacconi Quartet, double-bassist Levi Andreassen and pianist William Vann bring a warmth and instrumental colour that far exceeds the piano-only edition. It is a beautiful, deeply felt account.”
— John France, Musicweb International
“This is an absorbing disc … without exception, the performances are superb”
— John Quinn, Musicweb International
“… a disc produced with exemplary musical scholarship, creative passion, and musical excellence - in other words a typical Albion Records release.”
— Nick Barnard, Musicweb International
“It is an essential purchase that will surely give immense pleasure to many … the final “Antiphon” is breathtaking.”
— British Music Society
Rise, Heart will be available for purchase and streaming on April 24. Pre-order information and further details are available via the link in my bio 🔗
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