Now May We Singen - a celebration of the work of our patron Cecilia McDowall on the occasion of her birthday

Brought together by their love, partnership and patronage of one the world’s most celebrated contemporary composers, this very special concert will celebrate the breadth and brilliance of Cecilia McDowall in her 75th birthday year. With performances of commissions, a unique collaboration between choirs and a rare chance to hear hidden gems from McDowall’s choral world, this performance promises to enrich and enlighten.

London Oriana Choir, conducted by Dominic Ellis-Peckham, is joined by guest choirs Addison Singers Chamber Choir, Vox Anima Chamber Choir and City Chamber Choir, and soloists Matthew Hough (piano) and Fenella Humphreys (violin).

There will be a retiring collection for The Pembroke Academy of Music (PAM), a music education project for young people aged 7-14 years who experience socio-economic disadvantage. Based in Walworth in South London, PAM includes instrument tuition, musicianship, composition, ensemble work, performance opportunities, exam preparation and much more. They aim to unleash the creative potential and capabilities of participants by removing barriers to high-quality music education.

Programme (all works by Cecilia McDowall):

Addison Singers Chamber Choir
Ave Maris Stella
Love's Philosophy
Regina Caeli (with London Oriana Choir)

City Chamber Choir
Good News from New England

London Oriana Choir
Now may we Singen
Standing as I do before God

——— INTERVAL ———

Vox Anima Chamber Choir
Everyday Wonders : The Girl from Aleppo

London Oriana Choir
Here Hum the Bees
Adoro te devote
God is Light
The Tree Is A Song

Combined Choirs
O Oriens