Robert Guy

Orchestra of Square Chapel

Robert — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:39:49 +0000

On Sunday 5th May I have my first rehearsal for the Orchestra of Square Chapel’s Summer Concert on Sunday 19th May. This season has been fantastic; great music, soloists and increasing audience numbers. There is a dedicated and passionate group of people working behind the scenes. Our 2013/2014 season will be announced shortly. Follow this link May Concert for more information about the concert which includes Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Haydn’s Symphony No.100 ‘Military’.

Chester Festival

Robert — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:38:56 +0000

Cantorion Rhos are singing in this years’ Chester Festival, competing in the Mixed Choir category. The festival takes place at the King’s School in Chester on Saturday 27th April. More in information can be found here. Wish the choir good luck on our Facebook page!

NEW Sinfonia

Robert — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:59:05 +0000

Further to my last post, I am really looking forward to Saturday 13th April. Cantorion Rhos are singing Faure’s Cantique de Jean Racine and Requiem at St Giles Church, Wrexham. Soloists are Conal Bembridge-Sayers who studies at the RWCMD and Hannah Williams of Wrexham. Both have sung and worked with Cantorion Rhos previously. NEW Sinfonia will be performing too as the orchestra, sharing the stage with the choir. It promises to be a memorable evening. More information can be found on the choir’s new website. Follow the link Cantorion Rhos. Tickets are still available.

Busy month!

Robert — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:33:23 +0000

The Easter Weekend is fast approaching and the last month has been a busy one!

I am working with Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra on Tuesday 26th March on Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony. What an incredible piece!

On Wednesday 20th March I was invited to rehearse Flint Male Voice Choir in preparation for their performance at the National Eisteddfod.

The second concert this season with the Orchestra of Square Chapel in Halifax was a huge success on Sunday 17th March. Our hard work certainly paid off with a vibrant and exciting performance of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. Rachel Spencer also gave wonderful performances of Vaughan Williams’ Lark Ascending and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. It was great to see the Square Chapel packed with a really appreciative audience.

On Wednesday 13th March, I was back at the University of Manchester, working with orchestra and Ad Solem Chamber Choir, helping conducting students prepare for their performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C at the RNCM.

On 16th February, Cantorin Rhos Choir once again joined forces with Acquire in a concert at Trinity Church, Wrexham. I am very much looking forward to our performance of Faure’s Requiem in April.

Last, but definitely not least, all the school concerts where the groups and students I conduct and teach excelled themselves in performances!

Looking forward to April!

New websites!

Robert — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:05:45 +0000

It was a pleasure to work with the Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra on Monday 4th February. It was their first rehearsal for their upcoming concert. We played through Smetana Bartered Bride and Dvorak Violin Concerto.

In other news, Cantorion Rhos Choir and the Orchestra of Square Chapel have brand new websites up and running. Huge thanks to Paul Milner and Andy Griffiths for their tremendous work.