James Joyce's The DeadNarrated by Niamh Cusack (Heartbeat, The Tower)
Set at a New Year’s party in Dublin in 1907, James Joyce’s masterpiece, The Dead, was hailed by TS Eliot as one of the greatest short stories ever written. The story tells how a casual overhearing of an Irish folk song triggers memories so powerful that the dividing line between those who have died and those that remain becomes vanishingly thin. We will explore how unaccompanied singing can add layers of emotion to a powerful story. James Joyce's The Dead Wilton's Music Hall Tues 14 & Wed 15 January 2025 |
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Queer CosmosWigmore Hall
Friday 27 June, 10pm With CN Lester The ecstasy of mystical experience and its consummation in physical love, and the yearning desire for home, beauty and a world purged of hatred and greed, are among the themes of Queer Cosmos in this concert celebrating Pride in London with works that span nine centuries of human experience. |
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We are London's LGBTQ + chamber choir for advanced singers
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The Fourth Choir was founded in September 2013 in order to give professional and amateur LGBTQ+ singers and allies the opportunity to sing a cappella choral music to the highest standard possible.
Now in our 10th anniversary season, the choir has given over 60 concerts in 40 different venues across 4 countries. The Choir has performed at many of London’s iconic cultural venues including the Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican, Kings Place, Wilton’s Music Hall, the British Museum and Shakespeare’s Globe. |
From last year's winter concert
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Music for a Winter's Night
From St Clement Danes Our December concert, conducted by Jamie Powe, was a celebration of winter from the Christian tradition and beyond. Watch our performance of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas arranged by Peter Gritton here or on our Youtube channel. |
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What the critics say
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“Crisply professional, intensely musical and warmly expressive”
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub on My Beloved Man at Milton Court 
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"There are few places I’d rather be at Christmastime than crooning carols in the Wooden O with Toksvig, her merry eight-strong cast and singers from the Fourth Choir."
The Guardian on Christmas at the (Snow) Globe at Shakespeare's Globe 
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"The Fourth Choir were faultless in their skill and dedication, especially the enchanting sopranos, and it was clear that much passion, dedication and love had gone into this project, with each composition meticulously selected."
The Upcoming on Stonewall Warriors at Heaven on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots |
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“In a moving big finale, the Fourth Choir floods through the venue singing the Pet Shop Boys’ Liberation, each holding a candle. And everything seems that little bit brighter."
Time Out on After Edward at Shakespeare's Globe 
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"The closing track, "If We Only Had Love," finds Jungr and Safir alone in the company of the twenty-one member Fourth Choir who provide lush accompaniment for her rendition of Brel's epic hymn to love. A stunning way to conclude this stunning album."
All About Jazz on Barb Jungr: Bob, Brel & Me 
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