Southern Voices is a chamber choir of about 40 voices, based in Winchester, England. The choir was founded by Graham Caldbeck in 1984 and is now directed by Katherine Dienes-Williams. It has gained a reputation for performing challenging and original programmes to a high standard. >>more about us ...
OUR NEXT CONCERTS
Saturday 23 June - Holy Trinity Church, GuildfordThursday 12 July - Winchester Cathedral
We have been invited back to the Winchester Festival to give a late-night performance of Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil (“Vespers”). There will be an opportunity for a sneak preview at a concert in Guildford in June, when the programme will include unaccompanied works by Arvo Pärt and Sir John Taverner.
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As heard on YouTubeWe hope you enjoy this audio sample of Southern Voices in action, Lux aurumque by the contemporary American composer Eric Whitacre. Click on the image and let the music begin... >>Listen to other tracks on our YouTube channel ... |
Bach St Matthew Passion
Our Spring 2011 concert was Southern Voices’ first performance of Bach’s setting of the story of Christ’s passion, as told by St Matthew. We were joined by Southern Sinfonia and a line-up of top soloists for a very special evening.
CD recording
In 2008 we released our first CD, A Winchester Christmas, which has won acclaim from composers in Los Angeles and London! The CD can be purchased online or from the choir.
Gretchaninov: Passion Week
We believe that this was only the second UK performance of the majestic work Passion Week by the Russian master Alexander Grechaninov.(part of the 2009 Winchester Festival)
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Seven Last Words from the Cross
James Macmillan's stunning tour de force was the centrepiece of our Spring 2009 concert and was described as "hugely impressive".>>More details ...
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Southern Voices is able to offer a Wedding Choir service – contact us for more details.
We have a modest collection of choral music which is available for hire or secondhand purchase from our librarian >>More details ...
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