Be our guests đŸ’œ

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💜 The lovely ladies from the Flicka Foundation 💜

Well, they won’t actually be at our International Women’s Day Celebration, but we will be learning about the founder of this wonderful charity, situated just up the road from us.

The theme of our celebration this year is “ Women who have founded charities” … and there have been many. So why not come along on SUNDAY MARCH 8th at 7.30 to Falmouth Methodist Church. Share some beautiful music with us and our guests Mabe Ladies Choir, Simone Hellier, Becky McGlade and the Saxy Maids.

Be like these three little ladies and wear something purple                                                 …. the colour of International Women’s Day

 

What a year it has been!

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2019 was a year of mixed fortunes for Stithians Ladies. Two personal tragedies early in the year were endured with the constant support of this wonderful group of women who are always there for each other. Ill health sometimes marred attendance at practice and each member had her fair share of serious responsibilities but weekly laughter and shared music making are a wonderful antidote to such things.

A SLIDE SHOW OF 2019 

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During the year we raised thousands of pounds for charity, spread a little happiness, explored new venues, forged new partnerships and continued the long tradition of fine music making and enduring friendships that Stithians Ladies represents. We bade farewell to a few members and welcomed new ones so …..

HERE’S TO 2020!

NADELIK LOWEN HA BLYDHEN NOWYDH DA

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The Ladies Choir has finished its December celebrations, having shared a wealth of Christmas music with a wide range of appreciative people at Truro Cathedral, Stithians Methodist Church and the National Trust’s Trerice Manor. We are all off for a break now and restart our practices in January.

See you all again next year!

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It’s magic!

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Pictured: the Ladies after their magical performance in Truro Cathedral.

It’s obvious that the lady in the front row had magical powers in that stick ( or is it perhaps a wand? )

Stithians Ladies Choir was delighted to take part in the Truro Big Sing once again. Together with other choirs and a packed cathedral they helped to raise the roof with carols and raise money for Christian Aid’s Christmas appeal. They opened  the evening with a truly magical performance of Benjamin Britten’s Hodie, Christus Natus Est.
Not only were the Cathedral lights extinguished but the ladies were standing in a place invisible to the congregation so their voices came, in glorious unison plainchant, apparently from nowhere! They also gave a beautiful rendering of Becky McGlade’s setting of In The Bleak Midwinter with the composer there to hear it – another magical first for us. Then the rafters rang with Deo Gracias, Britten’s joyful song of praise with our fabulous accompanist Rico Gerber giving his all on the grand piano.

Everyone’s verdict?  MAGIC

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St Hilary Adventure

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Our recent concert with Marazion Apollo Male Choir was a resounding success and took us to a lovely new venue. We had not performed in St Hilary church before and we were really impressed with the unusual interior and the famous acoustic.

The choirs  join together to sing Morte Christe lead by MD Kate Wood-Cattran.

We were really pleased that we had set off early because the coach got stuck in the narrow lane approaching the church and we had to walk the last bit – thank goodness the rain, so overwhelmingly present during the week, had abated and it was not freezing cold!

The standard of singing in this concert was incredibly high with the sweet tones of the Ladies contrasting with the powerful delivery of the Gentlemen and yet blending beautifully for the finale. The Ladies were particularly pleased to be able to present a performance of the gorgeous carol that they recently commissioned from Cornish composer Becky McGlade. They are preparing this stunning piece for Truro Big Sing in the Cathedral on 12th December and, judging by the audience reaction, it is going to sound wonderful.

The evening was rounded off with refreshments prepared by the ladies of St Hilary Church and then we departed for home, but not without a few “big coach in a little lane” issues!    All’s well that ends well!

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A musical gift

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Composer Becky McGlade receives the thanks of Stithians Ladies

When the choir was invited to take part in this year’s Truro Big Sing in the cathedral we thought hard about what to sing for this very special occasion. We came up with the idea of a commission from our friend Becky McGlade who often takes part in our concerts as a ‘cellist. She is a skilled musician with an incredible talent as a composer, having written several works which reflect her love of choral singing. Her carol “In The Bleak  Midwinter”, a setting of Christina Rossetti’s words, was originally composed for mixed voices but she kindly agreed to arrange it specially for our choir.
The result is a beautifully crafted piece for women’s voices which has required all the vocal skills the choir can muster. It has been a real challenge for the Ladies to learn but we are thrilled with the results.
Becky came to our regular practice last night to listen to our progress and she was really pleased at the sound. She is pictured above receiving our thanks for the wonderful gift she has given us.

                     Warm thanks to you Becky, Cornish Composer.

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