A gala to raise funds for a major church renovation project is being held on Sunday 19th April.
The concert, titled Glorious Baroque, will take place at Christ Church to support Christ Church Future, a project focused on roof repairs and improvements to the main entrance to provide easy access for everyone. The church has applied for permission for the work and hopes renovations will begin in the autumn.
The evening will start with a celebratory reception of fizz and canapés, sponsored by Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors and Latham Scaffolding Ltd, followed by performances from professional musicians giving their time for the cause. Violinist Lucy Hewson will play parts from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, alongside other musicians and soprano Hannah Drury performing operatic arias.
Church Warden Alan Burgess said, “We are so grateful to the musicians for giving their time and offering such a wonderful musical feast. We hope lots of people will join us for what is sure to be a fabulous evening.”
The concert was the brainchild of Alison Townley, violinist and leader of the ensemble Quorum, which often performs in the church.
Alison said, “It has been such a privilege to be able to put on concerts with Quorum in Christ Church over the last eight years. Along with many other musicians we have enjoyed the lovely acoustic, beautiful surroundings and the friendly and supportive encouragement that Ann Burgess, music director at the church, always provides.
“We have also experienced the incredible amount of water that penetrates the ancient roof, and so we are delighted to be able to offer our services to help raise funds towards necessary building works. I am hoping that this concert will be festive and entertaining, and I am very grateful to my colleagues who have agreed to give their services in such a good cause.”
Tickets cost £25 and can be purchased online from https://buytickets.at/christchurchfrome1/2123359
