About Hull Choral Union
Hull Choral Union was founded in 1929 as a result of the amalgamation of two local musical societies, Hull Harmonic Society and Hull Vocal Society. The choir quickly established a strong reputation and has taken pleasure in bringing high quality choral events to the city of Hull ever since.
Each season typically consists of an autumn and a spring concert, with a Christmas performance of Handel's Messiah and a Family Carol Concert. All these events take place in the magnificent Hull City Hall.
We perform an ever-extending repertoire from the great classical oratorios to contemporary works. In 1981 the choir premiered 'Bridge for the Living' a setting by Anthony Hedges of Philip Larkin's poem. The work was commissioned by Hull Choral Union to celebrate the opening of the Humber Bridge.
Hull Choral Union is fortunate to have its own orchestra of local and regional musicians but on occasion sings with professional orchestras including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the Hallé. The society continues to work with international soloists and conductors and is particularly keen to attract singers at the beginning of their careers.
Our Chorus Master and Conductor, Martin Hindmarsh, has just completed his seventh season with the choir and under his leadership, members have enjoyed excellent choral direction from an experienced and very talented singer.
Colin Wright, our Deputy Chorus Master and Accompanist, has worked with the choir since 1997. Colin is renowned for his consummate skill as an accompanist and he and Martin together provide a very strong artistic lead as Hull Choral Union enters its 81st season.
Next Concert
Carl Orff
Carmina Burana
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 7.30pm
Hull City Hall
Soloists:
Nicola-Jane Kemp
Robert Ogden
Quentin Brown
Last performed in our 75th season, Carl Orff's fantastically exciting classic is presented here in the version for soloists, mixed choir, children's choir, 2 pianos and percussion, transcribed by Orff's disciple Wilhelm Killmayer in 1956 and authorised by Orff himself.
Tickets available from Hull City Hall Box Office - Tel: 01482 226655