Blackbird Leys Choir
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The Blackbird Leys Choir formed in January 2006 as Ivor's Choir for a constructed documentary series, The Singing Estate under Ivor Setterfield.[1] Original members all live or work on or around the Blackbird Leys estate in Oxford, England, and the series focused on their quest to become a classical choir in just three months.
After performances in Oxford, Italy, and at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the choir's future was uncertain for a while, but core members remained keen after filming ended, and in summer 2006 it was confirmed that there was funding for performances in February 2007.[citation needed] Choirmaster Andrew Stewart took over, and rehearsals began in September 2006.
On 19 December 2006, twenty members of the choir performed
On 14 January 2007, the choir reunited with Ivor Setterfield for Oxford Sings, with other singers from around the city and county, to sing the Hallelujah chorus in a one-day workshop. This performance was recorded for broadcast on BBC local radio, and filmed for inclusion in a 'one year on' documentary by the makers of The Singing Estate.[citation needed]
On 14 February 2007, the choir performed with
In 2009, the choir performed a number of public concerts, and in August visited Oxford's
References
- ^ a b Somerville, Hannah (21 June 2016). "Blackbird Leys Choir singing strong a decade on". Oxford Mail.
External links
- Oxford Mail 20 February 2006[permanent dead link]
- Oxford Mail 10 April 2006
- Five TV – The Singing Estate
- FiveArts Cities[permanent dead link]
- IMDB – The Singing Estate
- Daily Telegraph, 10 June 2006[dead link]
- Oxford Mail 16 December 2006[permanent dead link]
- Buckingham Palace December 2006
- Oxford Times 22 December 2006
- Oxford Mail 12 January 2007
- Oxford Mail 15 January 2007
- February 2007 concert