Britten A Ceremony of Carols, December 2007
with Victoria Davies, harp
"...these amateur singers succeeded in getting over every nuance of the score and in giving the work a showing of which any professional choir would be proud."
Arthur Littlewood, North Devon Journal
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Macmillan Candlelit Carols at Castle Hill, December 2007
"We are very proud of The Winkleigh Singers who performed so magnificently at the Candlelit Carols at Castle Hill last Friday"
Tony Hare, Chairman, Barnstaple Fund Raising Committee, Macmillan Cancer Support
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Handel Messiah, November 2004
with Devon Baroque, Siona Stockel, Stephen Harvey, Richard Rowntree and Andrew Ashwin.
"A complete Messiah is a big sing even for gifted amateurs, and the trade-off between clarity of line and optimised volume has to be managed carefully. On this occasion it was: Roland Smith took the work at a sprightly yet unrushed pace so that every note was audible and the vibrato free sound of the orchestra was matched beautifully with transparent, accurate and at times powerful chorus work."
Bill Kenny, Seen and Heard International
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"Bringing together the Winkleigh Singers and Devon Baroque was inspirational...
This fine choir can be seen to enjoy their music making and their rapport with Devon Baroque was remarkable..."
John Harvey, North Devon Journal, 2 December 2004
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Pre Tour Concert, Torrington, March 2003
"...a thoroughly enjoyable evening"
Jean Lethbridge, Making Music Visitor Report
Poulenc Gloria, Bach Cantata, Mozart Solemn Vespers, March 2002
with Sandra Medeiros (soprano), Susan Atherton (mezzo), Kevin Kyle (tenor), Gavin Watts (bass), Jonathan Watts (organ).
"The general standard was what we have come to expect from The Winkleigh Singers"
Jean Lethbridge, Making Music Visitor Report
Mozart Requiem, March 2001
with Åsa Danielsson (soprano), Susan Atherton (mezzo), Charne Rochford (tenor), Christopher Adams (bass), Jonathan Watts (organ).
"The Winkleigh Singers ... gave a concert which I am sure will stand out in the memories of all those who packed the church."
Jean Lethbridge, Making Music: Music South West, Autumn 2001
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"...the resultant performance was the best I've heard in my visiting years which number over 20"
Jean Lethbridge, Making Music Visitor Report
Concert at The George, South Molton, November 1999
"... performed with skill, sensitivity and understanding."
Jean Lethbridge, Making Music Visitor Report
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