Ross-shire vocal ensemble ‘Sederunt’ is aiming to attract a mixed audience for two forthcoming concerts with a diverse and wide ranging programme of ensemble and solo works, ranging from 15^th century pre-baroque pieces to 20th century musical theatre.

‘Sederunt, an all-male group of singers drawn from Inverness and Ross-Shire, concentrate on 14^th – 17^th century works by composers such as Perotin, Tallis and Dowland’ said musical director Reno Troilus, ‘and there is a huge canon of this early work, much of which is extremely beautiful but unfortunately rarely performed. We are interested in bringing it to a wider local audience – and giving its members an occasional opportunity to perform more ‘modern’ material’.

Troilus, himself a professional opera singer, believes that one way to widen local appreciation and enjoyment of early music, is to perform it within a diverse programme which will also include more widely known and loved operatic and lyrical pieces.

‘Our two February concerts are titled ‘Sederunt and guests’ said Troilus, ‘and will include works by Handel, Schubert, Mozart and – bringing in the 20^th century – two solos from ‘Les Miserables’

‘Sederunt’ will be joined by sopranos Julie Keen and Liz McLardy, with musical accompaniment from James Ross.

The ‘Sederunt’ late winter/early spring concerts will take place on Sunday 5^th February at 4pm in St John’s church at Arpafeelie by Tore; and on Sunday 12^th February at 7pm in St Andrew’s in Fortrose. Tickets, including interval refreshments, are £6 at the door.

Source: Sederunt