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Coventry Philharmonic Choir

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Coventry Philharmonic Choir

By selectperformers | August 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Coventry Philharmonic Choir

Colin has recently been appointed as accompanist and repetiteur for the Coventry Philharmonic Choir.

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Organ Scholarship

By selectperformers | August 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Organ Scholarship

One of Colin,s pupils has has recently won a prestigious organ scholarship at Cambridge University.

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Reviews

Colin Druce's tour de force powers Beethoven celebration in Kenilworth

Clive Peacock reviews Warwick and Kenilworth Choral Society at St John's Church, Kenilworth

...However, it was Colin Druce who took charge of the first twenty minutes of Beethoven’s Choral Fantasia, leading determinedly from the piano, something Beethoven allegedly did not do at the first performance; the composer is known to have improvised at the 1808 première. Druce gave a tour de force performance, sticking to the score. With flute, bassoon and clarinet wind section support; three cello desks distinguishing themselves, plus strong soprano delivery from Isabella Gage and more mellow tones from alto Emma Stannard, this Fantasia, with its hints of ‘Ode to Joy’, was well received as the hors d’oeuvre before the main course.

Alcester Singers 'Spring Concert'

It was exciting to hear the excellent work of the choir having been put into this performance, and it started with an ostinato of the piano and harmonium counterpart. Many parts were operatic with splendid rhythms – to get our feet tapping – with good dynamics and excellent accompaniment from Colin Druce on the piano whose sforzandos caused the gentleman sitting in front of us to leap from his seat!

He is very much behind the scenes, but our organist Colin Druce really carried our day on Saturday with his magnificent Pomp and Circumstance, Nimrod, Serenade to Music, and much more - plus a brilliant romp through the Sailor's Hornpipe for us to clap along!

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