World Day 2007: UK - St Leonard's Hospice, York
Pictures from the performance of 'Messiah' held at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, near York, in aid of St Leonard's Hospice, York - website
VOICES RAISED FOR HOSPICE IN AIR MUSEUM HANGAR
More than 200 singers raised their voices in a 'Come and Sing' performance of Handel's oratorio 'Messiah' in the Canadian Hangar of the Yorkshire Air Museum on Saturday 6 October, in aid of York's St Leonard's Hospice.
Surrounded by historic aircraft, the singers and orchestra were conducted by David Bowman, former Director of Music at Ampleforth College, in an afternoon rehearsal and an evening performance. They were joined by soloists Lynne Dawson (soprano), Jane Sturmheit (alto), Edward Sturmheit (tenor) and Mattheson Dowdy (bass).
The orchestra, the soloists and the conductor generously gave their services free for the occasion.
Lynne Dawson (soprano)
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St Leonard's Hospice, which was founded in 1985, is a registered charity caring for people with life-threatening illness, which is often - though not always - cancer. We are part of the national Hospice Movement.
Contact information:
David Winpenny
E-mail: david@winpennypr.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1765 607641
St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York YO24 1GLTel: +44 (0)1904 708553
Fax: +44 (0)1904 704337
e-mail: enquiries@stleonardshospice.org.uk