Dundee Choral Union

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Concerts & Events

Haydn's Nelson Mass

15th December 2024, 7.30pm, Caird Hall, Dundee Soloists: Catriona Hewitson, soprano, Christine Sjolander, mezzo soprano...

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"It seems the choir were looking forward to the performance... as it was delivered with confidence, quite a lot of style and – most importantly – a fair deal of skill."

Review of March 2024 Concert, [Handel's Messiah], Garry Fraser (full review below)

"A truly uplifting performance... this enthralling performance of the Messiah was nothing less than a triumph"

Review of March 2024 Concert, [Handel's Messiah], Haig Utidjian, Conductor and Musicologist based in Prague (full review below)

"Conducted at the piano by Derek Clark, there was a dramatic intensity throughout, and great dynamic contrasts, particularly effective in the thrilling ‘Cum Sancto Spiritu’."

Review of December 2023 Concert, [Rossini's Petite Messe Solonnelle], Joan Busby, university singing teacher, vocal coach and founder of the Oxenfoord International Summer School for singers and accompanists.

"Thank you, DCU, for introducing me to a fine choral work, and for performing it so well."

Review of March 2023 Concert, [Chilcott's St John Passion], The Courier

"An excellent performance."

Review of December 2021 Concert, Verdi's Requiem, The Courier

Singing together for over 160 years

Dundee Choral was founded in 1858 to contribute to the cultural life of Dundee through music. For over 160 years, we have put on inspiring performances of sacred and secular choral works. We welcome singers from all over Dundee, Angus, Perth and Fife and our choir regularly performs in one of Europe’s top concert halls, the Caird Hall in Dundee.

Our Musical Director since 2011 is Derek Clark. He has conducted Dundee Choral Union in a wide variety of music ranging from works by Bach and Schütz to Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Mathias. Derek recently retired as Head of Music at Scottish Opera where he was appointed in 1997, and during his time conducted more than 25 operas and many concerts with the company. We are regularly accompanied by the orchestra of Scottish Opera.

Our accompanist is Val Maynes. Born in Dundee, Val was a member of the inaugural National Youth String Orchestra of Scotland and a regular prize-winner at music festivals in Dundee, Angus and Perth. She was awarded her Performers ARCM Diploma in piano shortly after her 17th birthday before attending the Royal College of Music in London, studying piano with David Parkhouse and ’cello with Helen Just.

Val has always been in great demand as an accompanist, partnering with soloists including violinist Sam Bor, oboist Robin Miller, French Horn soloist Chris Griffiths, numerous singers and her cIarinettist husband and son and flautist/violinist daughter.

Val worked for Dundee City Council’s Education Department as Senior Music Instructor in its highly successful Instrumental Music Service, from which she has now retired.

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