Sir David Willcocks in Hawaii

September 17, 2015

Just today came the sad news that Sir David Willcocks, the Director of Music of King’s College, Cambridge for 17 years (1957-1973), died today at age 95. You can find several tributes to him online: Gramophone “One of the most respected and loved figures of British 20th century choral life.” BBC News “He described his retirement… Read More Sir David Willcocks in Hawaii

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Down memory lane with Mozart

September 16, 2011

Last night at choir rehearsal, we practiced Mozart’s “Venite populi,” which will close out our all-Mozart Konzert, Oct. 1 and 2. The last time we sang this was actually under the direction of Sir David Willcocks, perhaps one of the most famous choral conductors in the world. Here’s a little information for you: He was… Read More Down memory lane with Mozart

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Sir David Willcocks in Hawaii

Down memory lane with Mozart