John Kelsall Retrospective

Location:

Nov
Sat
4th
04/11/2006 - 17:00

An event celebrating the life and work of John Kelsall. This event takes place to mark the 20th anniversary of Kelsall's death, which occured on November the 4th, 1986.

Artistic Director - Benjamin Costello

St. Andrew's Church
Surbiton
5pm Choral Evensong
Introit: Kelsall – Eternal God, we look to thee (1979)
Preces and Responses: Kelsall (Fourth Set, 1979)
Canticles: Kelsall – Magnificat (1986) and Nunc Dimittis (completed by Benjamin Costello, 2006)
Psalm Chant: Kelsall in C
Anthem: Kelsall – I call with my whole heart (1969)
Organ Voluntary: Kelsall – Rhapsody No. 3 (1986)

The choirs of St Andrew and St Mark, Surbiton, with members of the Clerkes of Old Sarum, Kingston Chamber Singers and guests
Organist – Simon Harvey
Choirmaster – Benjamin Costello

The service will be led by the Reverend Val Cory.

6:15pm Reception and Open Panel Discussion
Dr Peter Johnson, John Bate, Benjamin Costello

7:00 - 7:45pm Short Chamber Concert
Chamber works by John Kelsall to include Yes (1978), Sonata for Bassoon and Piano (1978), Sonata and Variations for Wind Quartet (1977)

Admission is free but donations are welcome.

Comments

Does anybody know if John Kelsall was choirmaster of Christ Church, Sutton, for a short time in the late seventies?

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