Local Music

Lots of music today. First Pacific Opera moved me to laughter with Kalman's Maritza. One would travel far to get an equal caliber of performance. And the English libretto is a hoot.

I think I remember these markings...

But $$$$ for opera and a good evensong is free - no collection - no sermon. Victoria friends, you shouldn't miss these.

This week was a lovely introit featuring George Herbert's Easter in the motet by Skellern called Easter Song, Smith's responses, Stanford in Bb, and the verse anthem by Gibbons, If ye be risen again, and the Voluntary:Howells Saraband for the morning of Easter.

Sopranos were in especially fine form. But I would also note the clear sound of the men in the unison Nunc Dimittus. All was well done by the choristers of St John the Divine, Quadra Street.

Next month, make a point of getting to evensong. (The fair daffodils are finished already but there is still more music.) Watch for the music list here.