A programme of beautiful tunes has been chosen by director Nicholas Gardiner for Dawlish Choral Society’s spring concert today on Thursday, April 24, at St Gregory’s Church.

Some are well known, like Mozart’s “Ave Verum”, Bruckner’s “Locus Iste” and Faure’s “ Cantique de Jean Racine”, and supported by Italian composers like Monteverdi and T. L. Victoria, who amaze with the challenge of their complex parts.

The main work is Schubert’s Mass in G, a popular choice of amateur choirs, happy and tuneful.

The choir follows the dynamics with sensitivity, from the almost whispered “Credo” to the triumphant fortissimo of “Et resurrexit tertia die”, and the spine-tingling maestro of the “Sanctus”.

Our singers are delighted to welcome back the guest soloists Ann Draisey (soprano) and James Bellamy (bass), who have given us so much pleasure over the years.

Adrian Janssen leads the string ensemble and instrumentalists in his familiar role.

We encourage young people to share our enjoyment, so they come free, accompanied by adults.

Tickets for the 7.30pm concert are priced at £9 in advance, £10 on the door, available from Dawlish Book Shop in Queen Street.

Interval refreshments are in support of Rowcroft Hospice.

If you would like to join us, ring Ailsa Spackman on 01626 891584.

We are a friendly group and always welcome new members.