VOCES AMICI , as the name suggests is a group of friends who sing together. This group of young professional vocalists have been making quite a stir in the Southwest with their programmes ranging from light classical Operatic arias to songs of the Wars and musical theatre old and new!
Molly Soo, Abby Parmenter , George Horgan and Maisie Lewis will delight the audience with Songs as diverse as Arias from Bizet's Carmen, Gilbert and Sullivan, Songs of the 40s and Musical theatre greats. Ably accompanied by Local Choral director, organist and pianist Jonathan Delbridge.
George and Molly were both born and lived in Ilminster, studied at school here and had their first singing lesson here. A true home coming for them !
After completing her music Performance degree , Molly reached the quarter finals in the prestigious Handel International singing competition. She is much in demand for solo work throughout the UK and forth coming concerts include works with Bath Recitals, Noctis Chamber Choir, and Jonathan Delbridge in Crewkerne and Wells. She has recently featured on a CD of music released by Jonathan Delbridge.
George Horgan completed a Music Performance degree at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and now sings with Voces Amici
Maisie Lewis has an undergraduate degree in Music Performance and an MA Musicology from Cambridge. While there she was a choral scholar for Keeble college and sang as a soloist for many concerts including the acclaimed Acis and Galatea. Maisie has been soloist for many concerts in the south West and the UK and recently has performed for Bath recitals as soloist in Wachet Auf by Bach.
Abby Parmenter has recently finished a Masters in Music Performance at Bath Spa University under Julie Woollard. She previously achieved a first-class BA(Hons) in Music (Vocal Performance) at the same university. Abby started singing at the age of 5 with Janice Thompson. She was a part of the Janice Thompson Concert Choir for 7 years reaching the final of 'Music for Youth' in 2016. She has also been a part of numerous staged productions such as 'The Barnstormers', 'Brunel: The Little Man in the Tall Hat', 'Swindon the Opera' and 'Dido and Aeneas'.
Jonathan Delbridge is well known for his exciting and varied concert programmes on both the piano and organ. He regularly performs at a wide range of small and large venues, from the Royal Albert Hall , and Birmingham Symphony Hall to Plymouth University and his own village church in Somerset. He also has a beautifully restored 1814 Broadwood Square Piano which can be used to provide a unique concert experience in more intimate settings.
Jonathan has a special interest in English piano music and was recently awarded a Fellowship from the National College of Music for his thesis entitled ‘ A Study of the Piano Music of George Frederick Pinto ‘. In his examiner’s report Dr Andrew Wilson said of Jonathan ‘ He has surely become one of the greatest experts on this composer, alive today ‘.
For more info visit: jonathandelbridge.com
BOOK EARLY so you don't miss out on this evening of opera classics, jazz, songs form the 40s and musical theater ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan to west Side Story!
Performance starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with cash bar available.
Tickets:
General admission: £15
Students: £5 with valid student ID
Children 12 and under: Free, accompanied by a paying adult (max 3 children per adult)
Tickets can also be purchased by ringing 01460 54973 or visiting us during opening hours.
*Please note that tickets for performances and workshops are not refundable unless we are fully booked and have a waiting list. Refunds are subject to a £5 admin charge.