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News
New disc released
Earlier in the year Rachel recorded Rutter's Canticle of the Heavenly Spirit for two flutes, harp and choir with the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
Treasures of Christ Church is a newly recorded, special collection spanning 500 years of English choral music performed from original manuscripts, uncovering the unique history of music at Christ Church, Oxford. All of the works on Treasures had an association with Christ Church, stretching back to the tenure of John Taverner, through Tallis, Handel, Purcell and Byrd to present day world premiere recordings of works by John Rutter and Howard Goodall.
The Choir of Christchurch Cathedral, Oxford, directed by Stephen Darlington.
See the Christchurch Cathedral Choir website for further information.
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***Treasures of Christ Church is the highest new entry in this week’s UK Specialist Classical chart. It has debuted at Number 8. The disc featured on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’ on Monday 26 September, and features on Radio 3’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday 27 September***
Glowing Review of Voice and Harp Concert
In August, Rachel gave a voice and harp recital with duo partner Rory McCleery (counter-tenor) in St. Bartholomew's Church, Rodhuish. The concert sold-out and raised over £900 for the church's restoration fund.
A rip roaring Rodhuish welcome greeted Rachel and Rory as they opened their concert in the Chapel on 24th August with An Evening Hymn by Purcell. Rory's beautiful counter-tenor swept pure and true through his audience with the exquisite 'Flow my Tears' by Dowland and on through an amazing programme, daring and innovative. Just when I thought things couldn't possibly get any better, he gracefully handed us over to Rachel who is like musical quick silver. Her harp playing was enchanting in the candlelight of the chapel and it is easy to see why she is in demand at Buckingham Palace. Beautiful, generous and incredibly talented, we are lucky to have such good friends at St. Bartholomew's. A packed house showed their appreciation and clearly did not want to let these young people go.
(taken from the local parish newsletter)
Forthcoming Disc with the Choir of New College, Oxford
In March, Rachel recorded three tracks for solo harp and choir with the Choir of New College, Oxford, directed by Edward Higginbottom. The disc is due to be released by Decca in late 2011. |
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Treasures of Christ Church, released by Avie, September 2011
Rachel Wick (Harp) and Rory McCleery (Counter-tenor)
Recording with the Choir of New College, Oxford |