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ICE LAND: The Eternal Music
The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge are delighted to announce the release of their latest album of Icelandic choral music with Carolyn Sampson, soprano, The Dmitri Ensemble and Graham Ross on harmonia mundi international.
Icelandic music of the last half century is the focus of this recording led by conductor, Graham Ross. Born from his close collaboration with the native composers of the “Land of Fire and Ice,” this programme sets out to explore and highlight their hypnotic soundworld, instinctively leaning towards contemplation. A prime example is the touchingly beautiful Requiem by Sigurður Sævarsson, which here receives its world premiere recording.
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We're back for 2022!
2022 begins and our Lent Termcard is published!
Highlights include the worldwide release of our new Iceland album for harmonia mundi international, Bach’s St Matthew Passion with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Poulenc’s Gloria with Aalborg Symfoniorkester, Walton’s The Twelve on the anniversary of HM The Queen’s accession to the throne, James MacMillan’s Miserere for Ash Wednesday, a 90th birthday celebration of composer and former Clare organist Martin How, Eriks Esenvalds’ Stars for a candlelit Candlemas Compline, Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri for a special service of Music and Readings for Passiontide - and much more.
HANDEL: Dixit Dominus and BACH: Magnificat
HANDEL Dixit Dominus and BACH Magnificat
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December Concert Series - TICKETS AVAILABLE
We are delighted to announce our upcoming UK December concert series!
On Sunday 5 December, the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge alongside the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment will be joined by soloists Lucy Knight (soprano), Emilia Morton (soprano), James Hall (countertenor), Hugo Hymas (tenor) and Andrew Davies (bass) to give a performance of Handel: 'Dixit Dominus' and Bach: 'Magnificat', conducted by Graham Ross.
In addition to this, the Choir look forward to touring their 'What Sweeter Music' programme around London, Suffolk and Cambridge, a compilation of festive choral masterpieces old and new, including Hieronymus Praetorius' 'Christmas Magnificat', 'Hymns to the Virgin' by Villette and Britten, James Long's invigorating 'Vigilate', and a selection of motets that tell us that Christmas has begun.
Check out our Engagements page to find out more about getting your tickets!
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Welcome Back!
It is with great pleasure that Clare Chapel welcomes back members of the publilc to our Chapel Services for the first time since March 2019.
The Choir have begun their pre-term rehearsals and look forward to delivering their first Choral Evensong on Thursday 7th October 2021. Do take a look at our Termcard for more information on the Choir's services and concert programmes here.
There is no need for members of the congregation to book into services - we look forward to seeing you there!
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A Return to International Touring
The Choir has just returned from a fantastic to tour to Reykjavik, Iceland where they delivered a Concert and Morning Service in the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja.
What a wonderful way to end the 2020-21 academic year, we wish our leavers the very best of luck and thank them for all of their hard work!
Check out our photos here!
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First Live Concert in 524 Days!
The Choir have just returned from a fantastic tour around the UK, delivering concerts in Leamington Spa, Hay on Wye and Crediton. This tour marks the Choir's return to live performances after 524 days!
We are now looking forward to our return to international music-making as the Choir make their debut performance in Reykjavik, Iceland this September.
Check out our Tours page for photos!
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Alto Lay Clerk Vacancy
Clare College has a vacancy for an Alto Lay Clerk to commence in late September 2021 on a fixed term contract of twelve months. The Lay Clerkship is open to appications from Altos, Mezzo-Sopranos and Countertenors. To sing in the College Choir for 3 services per week during full term (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday), with a rehearsal on Wednesday evening and additional services as and when. These include two or three Compline services per term, plus special services such as Ash Wednesday Vigil, Vigil for All Souls’ Day, Evensong for College Parents’ Day and Advent Carol Services.
The postholder will receive all the benefits of a Choral Scholarship at Clare, including free singing lessons with one of the College's singing teachers, free travel for concerts, recordings, broadcasts and foreign tours, and free dinner in Hall on Sundays after evensong.
The successful applicant will be paid £3,200 inclusive of holiday pay.
Application procedure:
Candidates should send their CV (including details of thier voice part), details of referees and covering letter by Friday 4 June 2021. Interviews and auditions for short-listed candidates will be held on Wednesday 16 June 2021 and can take place either in person in Clare College Chapel or online as per the applicants' wishes with the Director of Music, Graham Ross. Short-listed candidates will be asked to prepare a piece of thier choice lasting no longer than 5 minutes, and will be given some aural and sight-reading tests. An accompanist will be provided.
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Ascension Day 2021
In celebration of Ascension Day, the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge deliver their first live performance of 2021, as a full Choir .
From the 17th-century Old Court of Clare College, Clare Choir perform Orlando Gibbons' double-choir anthem 'O clap your hands together', led by Director of Msuic, Graham Ross.
Follow the link below to watch this spectacular performance:
Gibbons: O clap your hands (Choir of Clare College Cambridge / Graham Ross) - YouTube
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