Director of Commotio, Cricketer. Tweeting in a personal capacity
Joined March 2012
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BREAKING: @Commotio_choir go off-piste with discovery of gargantuan Nordic Renaissance Mass @TallisScholars @stileantico @TheGesualdoSix @ifagiolini @SiglodeOroVocal @GabrieliCandP @ClassicFM youtu.be/g5BeUYeLwN0
Signed on behalf of @Commotio_choir
To reiterate, Commotio would not have existed without the inspiration of the @BBCSingers back in the late 90s.
🚨CHORAL CONDUCTORS!🚨
Here's a letter in support of the @BBCSingers, from the perspective of those of us who conduct wonderful non-professional choirs, and are inspired by what the Singers do.
You can sign at tinyurl.com/bbcsingers
Closes 12pm Friday: please share widely!
Matthew Berry retweeted
As our Glorious Leader said tonight, Commotio would not exist were it not for @BBCSingers . They were our introduction to the works of @swayne_giles , our ongoing inspiration to explore contemporary compositions, and bar of quality performance to aim for. #SavetheBBCSingers
Matthew Berry retweeted
AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT! Matt will be holding auditions for Commotio this Friday 29th July. All vocal parts welcome. Email [email protected] for details and times.
Very satisfying bowling scorecard. Almost a Trumpton homage, or perhaps collaborative careers as Estate Agents or Solicitors beckoning after retirement @DanePaterson44 @_jamespattinson @LiamPattersonW2 @ZaltzCricket
Matthew Berry retweeted
Thanks @ifagiolini for mentioning us and @MattBerry14 this week. We loved performing Les Cantiques des cantiques, challenging and glorious in equal measure. Seem to remember our scores were bought on a fortuitous discount! play.acast.com/s/choral-chih…
Peter Klatzow: Three Spiritual Nocturnes - settings from 'An African Prayer Book' compiled by Desmond Tutu who died 3 days before Peter.
The work most frequently performed by @Commotio_choir . Please listen and discover why we love this little set so much. youtube.com/watch?v=wScTjZAT…
Peter Klatzow was a huge inspiration and the first composer with whom I worked closely. Unbelievably kind on my visits to Cape Town, his music and enthusiasm was the catalyst for much of @Commotio_choir future endeavours.
A great loss to South African music, and ALL music.
Missing this bunch, but it will be a cracking gig with such a terrific musician @wjbdawes at the helm.
Just a month to go until our concert @SJE_Arts with special guest conductor @wjbdawes who has chosen some amazing music by @ErrollynWallen @bobchilcott @JoMarshComposer Adolphus Hailstork , Howells and Walton and more. Tickets from commotio.org/store/p31/19%3A…
Latest foray into journalism - reminiscences on Venezuelan Christmas choral music with the legendary Maria Guinand. Unsurprisingly called 'Christmas Caracas'. Available to read free at: reader.exacteditions.com/iss…
Nova! Nova!
First sizeable freelance project complete. A collection of 63 carols, some familiar, some less so, some a cappella, so with keyboard or alternative orchestral accompaniment, all arranged by Louis Halsey.
@simonhalsey @ShorterHouse shorterhouse.com/product/hal…
Yes. Thank you! @Ianskellyradio3! @Commotio_choir
Commotio's Four Carols for Christmas No.4 -
Alfred Desenclos: Noël des Flandres (1967).
Recorded live and socially distanced in the COVID-secure SJE Arts on 9 December 2020.
Video courtesy of Michael Hamilton and The Real Video Music Company.
youtube.com/watch?v=LvGPJCln…
Commotio's Four Carols for Christmas No.3
Richard Madden: Balulalow (1989)
Recorded live and socially distanced in the COVID-secure SJE Arts on 9 December 2020.
Video courtesy of Michael Hamilton and The Real Video Music Company.
youtube.com/watch?v=sYW-s5GG…
Commotio's Four Carols for Christmas No.2.
Bernard Rose: Our Blessed Lady's Lullaby
Recorded live and socially distanced in the COVID-secure SJE Arts on 9 December 2020 Video courtesy of Michael Hamilton and The Real Video Music Company. youtu.be/0FFLgzzA9qI
Commotio's Four Carols for Christmas No.1
@PottFrancis Adam lay ybounden (2013)
Recorded live and socially distanced in the COVID-secure SJE Arts on 9 December 2020. Video courtesy of Michael Hamilton and The Real Video Music Company. youtube.com/watch?v=KsW4MpZV…
A sneak peak at @Commotio_choir COVID-compliant Christmas Carol compilation @SJE_Arts. youtube.com/watch?v=Bt1a7nBn…
Matthew Berry retweeted
We are waiting for @DCMS to update their coronavirus guidance for performing arts and will post updates as soon as we can.
Matthew Berry retweeted
Following the publication of the Government's Covid-19 Winter Plan and the announcement of the tiers yesterday, we await the publication of revised @DCMS performing arts guidance, following which we'll post updates as soon as we can.