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CHURCH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS - September 17th 2000 - February 6th 2001 CENTENARY CONCERT "Daughter of Jairus" by J Stainer Saturday January 27th 2001 at 7.30 pm
Programme
Rev. Robin Wood Welcome and prayer Andrew Matthews (Tenor) Recitative "Lo! Here my love" and Air "Love in her eyes sits playing" from Acis and Galatea [Handel 1685 -1759] Stephen Hamnett (Bass) Air "It is enough" from Elijah [Mendelssohn 1809-1847] Caroline Newman (Soprano) "Sweet Chance that led my steps abroad" [Michael Head d 1976] and "Love's Philosophy" [Roger Quilter 1877 - 1953] John Cheer (Organ) "Aria" [Flor Peeters 1903 - 1986] and "Toccata in seven" [John Rutter b.1945] Interval (10 min)	The Daughter of Jairus [Sir John Stainer 1840-1901] 1. Introduction (organ) 2. Choral recitative In that day shall the Lord of Hosts be for a crown of glory…. 3. Recitative (Soprano, Bass and tenor and bass chorus) Behold, there cometh unto Jesus one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name…. 4. Song (Tenor) My hope is in the everlasting…. 5. Recitative (Soprano) Then Jesus cometh unto the house of the ruler…. and The Wailing (Chorus of Women) Sweet tender flower, born for an hour…. 6. Recitative (Soprano) And when Jesus was come in…. 7. Chorus of unbelievers (Tenors and Basses) In the death of a man there is no remedy… 8. Recitative (Soprano) But when Jesus had put them out…. asnd Chorus Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead…. 9. Duet (Soprano and Tenor) Love Divine! All loves excelling…. 10. Trio and chorus To him who left His throne on high…. and Amen. Hallelujah. Coffee/tea and refreshments in the Hall

Caroline Newman (left) was brought up in Alderley Edge, Cheshire and studied piano and singing, with Jeanette Massocchi, at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. She also studied singing at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music. She is particularly interested in Mozart, Puccini, Lieder and French song. She sings with the Welsh Chamber Choir doing regular recordings for the Daily Service. She has performed with many choirs and choral societies and given recitals in England and Wales. She is a supply teacher in the Vale of Glamorgan and also takes vocal workshops.	Stephen Hamnett (centre) was born and educated in Rochdale, Lancashire moving to Cardiff to gain a degree at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. While at College he took part in productions of "The Marriage of Figaro", "Don Giovanni", "Riders to the Sea" and "The Fountain" (Mervyn Burtch) and in many oratorios and operas. On leaving, Stephen became bass lay clerk in the Llandaff Cathedral Choir and has performed with many choirs throughout Britain. He is well known as a soloist in Cardiff and on radio and is a member of the Welsh Chamber Singers. Stephen is a verger at Llandaff Cathedral and also works as a part-time silversmith. He is married to Karen who is a textile artist/designer.

John Cheer (left) was born in Brentwood, Essex in 1968 and as a teenager studied piano and organ in the Saturday Junior Department of Trinity College, London. In 1987 he moved to Cardiff to read physics and music at the University. He is currently Director of Music at City United Reformed Church, Cardiff, a tutor in the Junior Department of the Welsh College of Music and Drama and accompanist of the Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society. He also teaches organ and piano. He has three children and is fortunate in being able to devote much of his time - when not playing or teaching music - to their upbringing.	Andrew Matthews (left) was born in Swansea in 1962. At 23 he won the baritone solo for the under 25 age group in the National Eisteddfod, Llangefni. Last year he won the tenor open in Llanelli. He has performed all over South Wales including concerts at St David's Hall, Cardiff, and the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. He specialises in English twentieth century song and last year sang in a song recital at Llandaff Cathedral. He was influenced by the English tenor Heddle Nash and he studies with Dyfrig Thomas (accompanist) and Gerald Wragg (voice coach).

John Cheer, Organ, Caroline Newman, Soprano, Andrew Matthews, Tenor, and Stephen Hamnett, Bass	The Century Singers
Mark Worwood, Conductor	The Century Singers
. John Cheer , Organist	Hear the Introduction from the "Daughter of Jairus" by J Stainer played by John Cheer. [Bishop Organ Demonstration (MP3)] "Daughter of Jairus" was performed on January 27th 2001 to mark the centenary of Llanishen Methodist Church. The soloists were Caroline Newman, Soprano, Andrew Matthews, Tenor, and Stephen Hamnett, Bass. The organist was John Cheer and the Century Singers were directed by Mark Worwood.. The performance was recorded by Don Jessett. Born in 1840, John Stainer became one of the best organists in Britain and as Choirmaster of St Paul's Cathedral he transformed the moribund choir into the best in the country. He later became Professor of Music at Oxford and HM Inspector of Music for schools. He was knighted in 1888 and died on March 31st 1901 (Palm Sunday) whilst on holiday with his wife in Verona. He made no claims for himself as a composer but some for his music is still appreciated today. These include "The Crucifixion", services, anthems and some very well known hymn tunes. "The Daughter of Jairus" was written for the Worcester Triennial Festival in 1878 and was scored for SATB chorus, soprano, tenor and bass soloists with orchestral accompaniment. It was performed regularly until Stainer's death but has been almost forgotten since. The Century Singers

The Century Singers Members and friends have come together for this concert. We are most grateful for singers from Cardiff and beyond for augmenting the choir and for giving their time and experience.	Sopranos Ann Bailey-Wood ,Jean Davis ,Audrey Hall, Gillian Masters, Sarah Phillips, Lesley Rowe , Ann Thomas Altos Cynthia Bailey-Wood, Karen Dwight , Carole Rabaiotti , Kate Rabaiotti , Betty Redman, Julia Stevens Tenors Roy Bailey-Wood, Paul Demery, John Dwight, Alan Hall, Stan Harding , Geoff Roberts, Geoff Trinick Basses Ivor Cavill, Don Jessett, Peter Gwatkin, Fred Pegington, Simon Smail Rehearsal accompanist Roy Bailey-Wood
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