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Schools unite to perform local Folk Opera at Lancing College Chapel
This April, 180 local Sussex school children from primary, prep, and secondary schools unite with musicians from the Yehudi Menuhin School, Bernardi Music Group String Academy and Lancing College Choir alongside professional Opera soloists for a musical spectacular presented by Sing with Strings and performed at Lancing College Chapel.
Presenting ‘Beware the Mackerel Sky’, a dramatic tale of smugglers and spies, conflict, mystery, heartache and kindness, this one-act folk opera brings to life the rich smuggling heritage of an early 19th-century Sussex community in Shoreham and Lancing, weaving real-life characters and events with fiction. Including a musical blend of influences from opera, musical theatre, choral and orchestral music with exciting memorable songs.
The event brings together eight Primary and Prep school choirs, community choirs, opera singers and music professionals in one multigenerational and multidisciplined 400 strong community for three performances only.
Composer and Sing with Strings Project Manager, Christopher Hussey and Artistic Director Andrew Bernardi write; ‘We believe in the transformative power of music, performance and collaboration – at its core, this project is an unmissable opportunity for fun, confidence building, making connections and sharing learning with people from different disciplines. We hope to inspire interest in music and promote study and career pathways in singing and instrument playing.’
Lancing College is honoured to host the community company of musicians and spectators. Head Master, Mr Dominic Oliver says ‘We are thrilled to be a part of Sing with String’s incredible musical performance project, bringing together the local community alongside musicians from the Yehudi Menuhin school and professional musicians from across the globe, in collaboration
with the Bernardi Music Group. As participants and hosts, it is our honour to open Lancing’s Chapel for the benefit of the community and to celebrate the diversity of musical talent in what is our 175th celebration year.
Tickets available from www.bernardimusicgroup.com/events/ from 17th January 2024 on a first come, first served basis. Adults (aged 19+) @ £12.50, Children (aged 5 – 19) @ £5, Children under 5 are free. No refunds will be offered for tickets purchased.