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music of the Scottish Catholic composer James MacMillan, whose
fascinating setting of “O Virgo prudentissima” can be heard on The
Sixteen’s latest CD, and whose new Miserere has been dedicated to
Christophers and his colleagues.
Building audiences for tomorrow is never far from Christophers’ mind:
the choir gives many concerts for primary schools. And having two
children who are on the stage, he’s outraged on their behalf that
government after government has failed to support the arts. “There are
so many musical and theatre groups around the country who need a bit
of help,” he says, “but there’s next to none forthcoming at present.
Musical education in state schools now scarcely exists.”
The Sixteen’s An Enduring Voice is released on the Coro label.
They will play in Manchester on 8 July, York on 9 July, Lancaster on
10 July, and Carlisle on 11 July
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