Welcome to a new era in the life of the Pink Singers.
For the first time in 15 years, they have a new Musical Director — Murray Hipkin from English National Opera (ENO). Pink Singers want to tell you about their forthcoming events:
· ‘A Burst of Song’, our New Year concert
· Your chance to win a Fauré or a Gershwin CD
· Our forthcoming participation in the Joel Kafetz Radio Show
· Singing Christmas carols in Trafalgar Square for Marie Curie
For the very latest news, go to the Pink Singers website. Recent additions include a video of The Vigil Against hate Crime and their contribution to the It Gets Better Project aimed at young people. It’s a response to the terrible tragedies that have followed the bullying of gay teenagers.
Anthony news@pinksingers.co.uk.
Countdown to ‘A Burst of Song’, Saturday 8 January
There’s a frisson surging through the Pink Singers as we enter the countdown to ‘A Burst of Song’, their New Year concert at 7.30 pm, Saturday 8 January 2011, Cadogan Hall. It’s not just the repertoire — including classical, jazz and pop — pumping the adrenalin. There’s the anticipation of performing with our new musical director Murray Hipkin — whose most recent work was on the critically acclaimed ENO production A Dog’s Heart at London’s Coliseum. There’s the new choreography devised by Karin, Rachel and Oli. And there’s the prospect of linking up again with Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus, with whom they enjoyed a sell–out concert in the capital of the North back in November.
Join them!
Tickets cost from £10 to £30 — with a range of discounts Groups save £3 on every ticket. Just order five or more full price tickets in one lot. Buy five tickets with friends and family and you save £15. A group of eight saves £24.
Are you 60 or over, or 16 or under? You can save £3 on every full price ticket. Full-time students (with student ID) and the unemployed can get the same £3 discount.
Discounted tickets must be booked by phone: 020 7730 4500. You can claim only one discount for each ticket.
Other tickets may be purchased via their website box office.
Songs in their show — win a Fauré or Gershwin CD
Win one of two CDs. 1) Fauré: Requiem and other sacred music including Cantique de Jean Racine, sung by The Cambridge Singers directed by John Rutter. 2) Gershwin — The Platinum Collection including I got rhythm. Just answer the following question.
Like a Prayer was a worldwide hit for
a) Dusty Springfield
b) Kylie Minogue
c) Madonna
Send your answer to news@pinksingers.co.uk by Sunday 19 December 2010. Say whether you want the Fauré or the Gershwin. The winners will be one entrant who wants Fauré and one who wants Gershwin. Winners, selected at random after the closing date, will be contacted by email.
Members of the Pink Singers are not eligible.
Hear them on JNET Radio, Sunday 12 December
They’ll be studio guests on The Joel Kafetz Show — the number 1 rated lesbian and gay podcast in the world — from 9 pm to 11 pm on Sunday 12 December. Tune in at www.jnetradio.com for this lesbian and gay choir special. Hear their very own Emma (alto) and Johnathon (tenor) in this live broadcast talking about why it’s so much fun being a Pinkie. And you’ll get the chance to hear previews of some of the songs we’ll be performing in our New Year concert ’A Burst of Song‘. Here’s a taster.
Trafalgar Square carols, Wednesday 22 December
Get into the festive mood and help them raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. They’ll be singing carols at Victoria station from 6 pm on Tuesday 14 December. Last year they raised nearly £1,000 for the charity. And this year they’re singing twice for Marie Curie. You’ll find them under the tree in Trafalgar Square from 5 pm on Wednesday 22 December. Catch them there — and join in the carols. It should be the perfect start to Christmas.
For more information visit www.pinksingers.co.uk
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