Duncan AspdenExcalibur Voices are conducted by Duncan Aspden, one of the UK's busier choral conductors, who works extensively with choirs in and around London and Oxford.
Singers
The singers of Excalibur Voices are experienced, talented choral singers committed to giving full musical life to the text. They are a mix of professions and backgrounds, and include former cathedral musicians, ex-choral scholars and young professional singers.
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Audience feedback"astounded at the brilliance of this vocal group; their programme was perfectly crafted and constructed, and the performance was superb."
English Music Festival "....the concert was out of this world!" Audience member "From the first moment of their performance, it was crystal clear that this is a handpicked group of top-level singers. Duncan Aspden moulds the sound and guides the performance with sensitivity and a depth of experience. Tempi in the Fauré were carefully chosen to create a languid, lyrical performance which glowed throughout." Robert Porter, Artistic Director, Brandenburg Choral Festival "The concert was a very special treat. I've heard a lot of good singing in [Marlborough College] Chapel, but nothing quite as beautiful as that." Audience member "It was so good hearing those voices soaring up..." Audience member "It was an absolute delight to attend Excalibur's concert last week in the beautiful island church of St Clement Danes (as in, "the bells of"), and a great pleasure to be introduced to Frank Martin's fantastic and little known Mass. It's a very demanding piece vocally, and this was truly exceptional singing for an amateur choir, crisply conducted by Duncan Aspden who brought out a wide range of colours from his singers in both this and the Fauré Requiem that followed. This was supported by virtuoso organ playing from their guest organist Timothy Wakerell who more than made up for the more familiar orchestral accompaniment. Altogether, a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon in London." Zoe Martlew, cellist and composer "Wow!" Audience member |