Archive for July, 2018

Nurturing the future of classical music

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July 24th, 2018

Hailed as “the mother of all music” by the Daily Telegraph, awarded an OBE for her contribution to music education, and invited by Mick Jagger to be official choir director for the Rolling Stones’ 50th Anniversary Tour, choral conductor and music educator Suzi Digby has spent much of her career trail-blazing the revival of singing in UK schools and the community.

Read the full interview Interview by Frances Marshall over at finalnotemagazine.com

Brian’s Picks – Suzi Digby

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July 11th, 2018

In the latest episode of Brian’s Picks, conductor Suzi Digby joins Brian Newhouse for music and conversation, sharing recordings of six works performed by her new ensemble, ORA. Selections include works by Thomas Tallis, Bob Chilcott, William Byrd, and more.

Listen to the show on yourclassical.org

The Golden Bridge – An Evening of Sublime Choral Music

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July 11th, 2018



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ORA Singers – Thanksgiving

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July 11th, 2018

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Ora Singers Features In August Edition Of BBC Music Magazine

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July 9th, 2018

Andrew Stewart interviews ORA Singers’ Artistic Director & Founder, Suzi Digby, about the group’s ambitious plans to commission 100 new works by 100 different composers in 10 years.

ORA’s a cappella commissions are intended to stand as a bridge between the golden era of the Renaissance sacred polyphony and what Digby contends is today’s equally gilded age of choral composition.”- Andrew Stewart, BBC Music Magazine August Edition 2018.

You can find the full article in the August edition of BBC Music Magazine.

Ora Singers Announced As Artist In Residence At Lso St Luke’s

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July 9th, 2018

Starting in 2019, ORA Singers will become resident at the vibrant musical venue and rehearsal space of the London Symphony Orchestra, LSO St. Luke’s. Our shared values of musical excellence, innovation and commitment to promoting music to a wider public make this an exciting partnership, and we look forward to it evolving during our stay on London’s Culture Mile. We couldn’t be more excited about this new collaboration and we’d like to extend our thanks to Karen Cardy and the team at LSO St Luke’s for helping it become a reality.

Read more on ORA’s website