Run by Singers: Transylvania Adventure

Sunday 15 to Sunday 22 September, Sighisoara, Transylvania

David leads a singing break in Transylvania, based in historic Sighisoara – a Unesco site – and focusing on the south of the region. Transylvania is astonishingly beautiful with lush countryside surrounded by mountains, forests and lakes, providing a setting for splendid castles and palaces.

During the singing break you will visit different parts of the region including the massive fortified church of Biertan, Viscri, King Charles’ favourite Transylvanian village (where he owns property),and we will sing in one of the odest Saxon churches in Europe, a domed Orthodox church and a large Lutheran church in the heart of the Citadel. 

For more details and to book your place, visit https://runbysingers.org/siggy-singing-holiday

Finzi and Holst at Bristol Beacon

Sunday 16 June, Bristol Beacon

David Ogden and Tim Harrison conduct three of Bristol’s leading ensembles and the renowned tenor James Gilchrist as they perform Holst’s Planets Suite, Finzi’s extraordinary work Intimations of Immortality, and Hans Zimmer’s Earth in the newly refurbished Bristol Beacon concert hall.

The promoters are grateful to Paragon Music Trust, Finzi Friends and the Finzi Trust for the financial support that they have given us for this event.

Celestia at the Barrow & Flax Festival

Celestia - 31 July 2022

Sunday 31 July at 5pm, Barrow Gurney church

David Ogden conducts his professional vocal ensemble Celestia in a varied programme of the very greatest choral works of the last half-millennium.

A long interval gives audience members a rare chance to visit the beautiful gardens of Barrow Court, and enjoy a Glyndebourne-style picnic in stunning scenery.

“Celestia had me crying with raw emotion and grinning like a happy loon… I’m floating home”

Tickets £15 by email from arml2005@gmail.com 

Raise the Roof singing day at St George’s Bristol

Raise the Roof

Saturday 19 January, 11am – 4pm, St George’s Bristol

Join David, members of City of Bristol Choir, and fellow fans of musicals and films for an unashamedly indulgent day of singing blockbusting hits from stage and screen. Now in its eight successful year, the day culminates in a grand (but very informal) showcase performed by the day’s ‘cast’, accompanied by a live band. £14 for adults, £5 students/under 18s from St George’s box office

Colston Hall Big Anniversary Sing

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Saturday 23 September at 7.30pm, Colston Hall, Bristol

David will direct the Big Anniversary sing, a unique occasion bringing together singers from all over Bristol and beyond to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Colston Hall with BBC Radio Bristol. In a celebration of the artists who have performed at the Hall over the years, all singers are invited to bring their spirit alive by being part of a massed choir of hundreds of voices.

The Big Anniversary Sing will be directed by David and accompanied by a live band. Come and sing all your favourite songs from iconic musicians who have performed on the Hall’s illustrious stage, such as Duke Ellington, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Shirley Bassey, the Beach Boys, Status Quo and many, many more.
Come on your own or as part of a group for a run through at 2pm and then perform with a live band at 7pm by purchasing a £10 performers ticket, or join us in the audience by purchasing a £5 ticket.
Participant rehearsals: 2pm – 5pm
Doors open: 7pm
Concert start: 7.30pm
Tickets
£10 per singing/on stage participant
£5 per audience member
£1 per child audience member (14 and under)
All prices include booking fee, available from www.colstonhall.org/shows/the-big-anniversary-sing/