Target reached!
If we reach our stretch target, it will enable us to pay for an indoor venue, in cas...
If we reach our stretch target, it will enable us to pay for an indoor venue, in cas...
APO and Berkshire Maestros will present performances of Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis in the ruins of Reading Abbey
The socially-distanced performances will be of Vaughan Williams' magical Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, for double string orchestra. We'll be performing in the Chapterhouse, with its dramatic steep walls providing an ideal acoustic. Members of the public who happen to be passing will be able to take in the beautiful music.
The performances will be free to enjoy, but there are some considerable costs in putting on such a project that need to be met without recourse to any funding other than which is generously donated through this crowdfunder. The costs include hiring the music (which is still in copyright), paying for professional tutors and players, rehearsal venue and practical items such as barriers to ensure Covid compliance (the players will all be appropriately distanced and wearing masks, if necessary).
In the event of bad weather (our instruments really don't like rain!), we've a reserve day lined up on Sunday 1st August, or we may move to an indoor venue.
This project successfully funded on 2nd August 2021