The Medieval Manuscript the 'Chronicles of Mann and Sudreys' mentions various locations, including the Isle of Man, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and even places as far away as Norway and Brittany.
Russell Gilmour (trumpet) and David Kilgallon (organ) use melodies from these countries and they merge and fuse these ideas together with their own to create unique compositions for trumpet and organ. The idea behind their musical collaboration is to explore traditional music from these countries and to adapt the music, interpret it and explore it. Chronicles' musical format is slightly unusual in that it combines trumpet and organ - not the instruments you may initially associate with folk music - but it is an approach that has sparked a lot of interest.
Their limited edition EP "Prologue" is a sample of things to come, as the production of a full album is underway. The full album will be Chronicles' musical impression of the Isle of Man's influences and rich history - as documented in the Chronicles of Mann.
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'Baroque Masterpieces' - Sonoro Choir and Ensemble - St. Martin-in-the-Fields
%PM, %Europe/London %b %2016, %ROn Tuesday the 23rd February 2016, the choir 'Sonoro' gave a performance of a programme entitled 'Baroque Masterpieces' at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London. The programme showcased the vibrant sonority of this new professional choir with performances of Handel's 'Zadok the Priest', Vivaldi's 'Gloria' and Bach's 'Magnificat in D'. The Sonoro Baroque Ensemble, led by Simon Standage also performed the Sinfonia from Solomon, known as the 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' and the choir gave a controlled and emotive encore in a different style - 'Hail Gladdening Light' by Charles Wood.
Photograph by Nick Rutter - via Twitter
I had the great pleasure of playing first trumpet, with William Russell on 2nd, Gareth Hoddinott on 3rd and Keith Price on Timpani.
The newly-formed choir and orchestra was directed by Neil Ferris and the candlelit church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields housed a very large and appreciative audience. The occasion was well-documented by photographers and reviewers and the choir displayed a presence on social media throughout the day.
Bach, Baroque, Concert, Handel, London, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, The SectionI had the great pleasure of playing first trumpet, with William Russell on 2nd, Gareth Hoddinott on 3rd and Keith Price on Timpani.
The newly-formed choir and orchestra was directed by Neil Ferris and the candlelit church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields housed a very large and appreciative audience. The occasion was well-documented by photographers and reviewers and the choir displayed a presence on social media throughout the day.
— Nick Rutter (@nick_rutter) February 23, 2016
Photograph by Nick Rutter - via Twitter