Browsing Brussels…

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Our day began with a sleep-in of one hour after a late night in Antwerp. Breakfast was then had. After this, the scholars recorded some of their repertoire in the local church, which dates back to the year AD 800. The church itself was solemn and beautiful, and contained relics of the original structure. The acoustics were impressive, making the recording experience very enjoyable.After a large lunch, we set out for Brussels. The two-hour bus ride was well worth it, and our first views of Brussels were of the beautiful parklands, gardens, and ...Read more…

An afternoon in Antwerp

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Today was, like all other days of the tour, an incredible experience. The city of Antwerp, although difficult to get to due to heavy traffic, was completely worth the effort. The juxtaposition of old, traditional European structures and more modern architecture made this city unique and very beautiful.The highlights of Antwerp were undoubtedly the Antwerp fountain and the Cathedral of Our Lady. Located in the heart of the city, culture and tradition run deep in these structures. The fountain portrayed the whimsical myth of Antwerp, sourced from ...Read more…

Hallo from Belgium!

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Saturday was our first full day in Belgium. The students were a trifle concerned when breakfast had not been served at the promised time. Nevertheless, the time was opportune for a Dutch lesson from Mr Van Stade, most of which was promptly forgotten by the students, except for the request “Waar is het toilet?”However, some miscommunication regarding timing did not lessen the excitement felt by staff and students at the sight of the eventual breakfast. It was a beacon of continental matutinal culinary excellence. Fresh bread rolls brought from ...Read more…

Thank you for coming to Bach, Britten, Bernstein

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Thank you for coming to Bach, Britten, Bernstein

We've put together a video to thank you for coming to our concert. In the video you can hear some of our boy Choristers talking about their experiences singing in the City Recital Hall for the concert and about the Choir in general. If you weren’t able to join us for the concert, then the video also provides an excellent opportunity to hear some of the performance, which was recorded live.

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Tickets for Bach, Britten, Bernstein go on sale this Monday!

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Tickets for Bach, Britten, Bernstein go on sale this Monday!

In anticipation of its 200th anniversary next year, Saint Mary’s Cathedral Choir is again bringing its seraphic singing to City Recital Hall, immersing audiences in a night of spectacular singing and exhilarating music. Tickets go on sale this coming Monday at 9am!

Don’t miss this extremely rare opportunity!

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