A capella vocal ensemble Apollo 5 is a wonder to behold; praised for their powerful singing and distinctive sound. With their unique 5-part vocal arrangements, from the baroque to the present day, they bring originality and freshness to everything they sing. Members of the group have previously given vocal workshops to schools in Vauxhall as part of Classical Vauxhall. Watching them inspire young children to sing and create was a privilege to witness and without getting too sentimental, was enough of a reason to know that what we are doing with Classical Vauxhall is definitely a good thing! Their programme “Haven” features music and poetry of troubled, displaced, and persecuted authors, reflecting music’s capacity to bring comfort, refuge, and sanctuary. This concert is also a fitting celebration of St Mark’s bicentennial year.

Program:

W. Byrd: Vigilate
P. de Monte: Voce Mea Ad Dominum Clamavi
W. Byrd: Kyrie from Mass For Five Voices
Paul Smith: Heaven-Haven
Taylor Scott Davis: Sonnet 81
spiritual (arr. U. S. Moore): We Shall Walk Through The Valley

Victoria Poleva: Life-giving Spring

Victoria Poleva: Easter Stikhere

Ola Gjeilo: Northern Lights
C. Hubert Parry: My Soul, There Is A Country

Interval

Fraser Wilson: Anam
W. Byrd: Agnus Dei from Mass For Five Voices
Sarah McLachlan (arr. Penny Appleyard): Angel
Teena Lyle: The Eternal Rose
trad. Scottish (arr. Blake Morgan): Black Is The Colour
L. Bart (arr. Jim Clements): Who Will Buy?
Wailin’ Jennys (arr. Penelope Appleyard): Wildflowers
Bublé, Chang and Foster (arr. Paul Smith): Home  Paul Simon arr. E. Dickens: The 59th Street Bridge Song
Marta Keen (arr. Paul Smith): Homeward Bound