A special afternoon concert of heart-warming vocal music featuring Northern Rose Voices will be held on Saturday, 14th December at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Hull. Exploring the notion of human caring in song, this thought provoking concert will include the premiere of ‘Let Your Voice Be Heard’ by emerging Scottish composer, Carla Sayer.
This work has been created as part of the Adopt A Music Creator project run by Making Music. It has been a very close collaboration between the choir and the composer, with the singers providing lyrics inspired by their experiences in caring roles. The song has then been crafted by Carla to reflect on what remains of us throughout the generations: how our actions across life reflect those of previous generations and are then, in turn, reflected in future generations. The way that our voice is ‘heard’.
The theme of caring and nurturing throughout the generations is particularly relevant as the work is dedicated to Carla’s baby daughter, who was born during the creation of this piece. She said, “ Overall, everything took longer and needed more support than I’ve ever needed before, but I’d like to think the result has been thought through very carefully and deeply, and I hope reflects what Northern Rose Voices were hoping for and lets their words, ideas, and voices shine through.”
Northern Rose Voices, a local female vocal group, look forward to presenting this premiere and a range of other pieces including Wiegenlied, Orra Bhonna Bhonnagan, Climb Every Mountain and Fix You, along with songs from their Christmas collection.
Everyone is very welcome to come along at 4.00pm to this free concert, with donated proceeds going towards St. Charles’ Church Fund.
Venue Details
ST CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH,
12 Jarratt Street,
Hull,
HU1 3HB
The parish of Saint Charles goes back to the late eighteenth century when Father Howard used to travel down from Burton Constable Hall to minister to the small catholic community in Hull. The Mass was said in the Posterngate chapel. These were still dangerous times for Catholics and the little chapel was destroyed in the Gordon riots. There was a need for a new chapel and the Catholic community in Hull was blessed by the appointment of Abbe Foucher. He was an émigré priest who had come to England during the French revolution. He used his own resources to help build the chapel in North Street. There is still a painting of the Nativity from there which the Abbe bequeathed to Saint Charles.
