Serenata is a choir of 25 accomplished female singers from East England diected by Andrew Foxley and accompanied by Bethany Kirby. A close-knit group bonded by enduring friendships and a love of singing, we perform music composed from the 12th century to the present in three or more voice parts.
Serenata performs in varied locations, most recently in the glorious acoustic of St John’s College Chapel where we were thrilled to sing for a fifth consecutive year at Maggie’s Cambridge Christmas Fundraiser. We are delighted to perform our first concert of 2024 at St Mary’s Church, Swaffham Prior.
For 14th April we have chosen a rich repertoire to illustrate Why We Sing. Showcasing the power and emotional intensity of song across the ages our programme includes Renaissance music by Thomas Weelkes, exquisite settings of religious texts by Faure, Gjeilo and Pitoni, folk songs arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and modern gems, such as Whitacre’s Sing Gently, exploring aspects of why we sing. Close your eyes to the lilting lullaby Hushabye Mountain and revisit rousing favourites from the enduring Sound of Music.
