Concert for Peace A
s part of Alvechurch’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, there will be a concert at 7.30pm on Friday November 9
at Alvechurch Middle School. The concert is organised by Alvechurch Commu-
nity Choir and will also include Cantare Choir, Crown Meadow Peace Choir, the Acoustic Belles and the Withybed Poets. It is supported by Alvechurch Village Society, Crown Meadow First School and Alvechurch Parish Council. The concert will be free, with refreshments also
fee of charge. However, it is advisable to get a ticket to ensure you can get a seat! Tickets will be available in October from The Lounge or on 0121 445 5957. Everyone is welcome and the concert aims to be inclusive for the whole community, giving an oppor- tunity to reflect on war and peace as well as enjoying varied music. This is part of an enhanced commemoration that
weekend which includes a service on the Green (Bear Hill) on Sunday morning, where the Community Choir will also sing, and church services.
Opera for everyone
OPERA NOVELLA, based in Cofton Hackett, presents Mozart’s School for Lovers, better known as Cosi Fan Tutte, at the MAC Birmingham on October 12, 13 and 14 at 7pm with a matinee performance on Saturday at 2pm. The opera will be sung and spoken in English with dialogue replacing the usual recitative, and is accompanied by a small orchestra selected by the MD, Tony Ayres. The company was formed three years ago by the di-
rector, Janet Phillips, with the aim of presenting opera in English in modern settings with contemporary, witty dialogue so that the audience could understand the often complex plots and identify with the characters. Janet herself performed many principal roles for a number of opera companies in Birmingham includ- ing the Birmingham Conservatoire. Tony Ayres has conducted many opera companies and orchestras in the West Midlands over many years. School for Lovers will be performed by singers of outstanding quality, most of whom have trained at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Opera Novella hopes that all who attend the performances will find them enjoyable and memorable. Further details can be obtained from the MAC box
office or on 0121 446 3232 or
www.macbirmingham.
co.uk
The Village October 2018 57 Saturday 6 April, 7.30pm
Chamber Classics Tedesca Quartet with Tom Caldicote, clarinet
Saturday 18 May, 7.30pm
The Choice
is Yours with the Astaria String Quartet
Saturday 6 July, 7.30pm
Bach to the Future Nic Fallowfield, conductor
A selection covering three centuries of music
Tickets: In advance (£1 reduction) from Gin & Pickles, The Square, Alvechurch or online at
www.midlandsinfonia.co.uk
(Free for FT students/accompanied children) More information on 0121 447 7040 or
midlandsinfonia@gmail.com
2018/19 Season
St Laurence Church, Alvechurch B48 7SB Saturday 3 November, 7.30pm
Tchaikovsky Serenade Nic Fallowfield, conductor
Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm
Concert by Candlelight Nic Fallowfield, conductor
Saturday 16 February, 7.30pm My Funny Valentine
with the popular Fret and Fiddle Jazz Quintet
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