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Good Friday, 18th April, 2003. Under the musical directorship of Graham Wadley, Director of Music at St Mary's Church, Wivenhoe, the joint choirs of St Mary's and St Peters Singers Sudbury chose as their special Good Friday Easter Music the Requiem in C minor by Luigi Cherubini. This was written in 1816 for the memorial service of Louis XVI and is often known as the Royal Requiem. It was also highly regarded by Beethoven and was used at his funeral service. The Organist was Brian Swallow, from St Peters Singers Sudbury. After the tremendous success of the Choir, joined by other singers who took part in St Mary's Christmas Music, Graham Wadley said "I have received very many appreciative comments about the Carol Service. It seems that a lot of people were quite taken by ' Down in yon forest' - and it went really well. Thanks to John Dowden for playing and all of those who sang solos. Obviously the music is important at St Mary's and I hope helps bring in the crowds that we had over Christmas." On Good Friday, St Mary's Church was filled with nearly 200 people to hear the Requiem which was beautifully performed by the joint choirs of some 50 people. The Rev David Thomas provided a bible reading and prayers fitting for a Good Friday. For more information, contact Graham Wadley, Director of Music, The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wivenhoe on tel: 01206 824036 or by e-mail: graham.wadley@tiscali.co.uk |