Tribute to long-serving Wentworth music maestro

The Richard Taylor Concert takes place at Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth, on Saturday, May 11, at 7pm.

It is being presented by the Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir in gratitude to Richard (pictured), who is the musical director of the church in Wentworth.

Alan Pepper, concert secretary, said: “Richard has for many years promoted many concerts and brought  into our area many artistes of national and international repute.”

Richard has also, for many years, been responsible for the widely-acclaimed Wentworth Music Festival held every September.

Alan explained: “Richard is now leaving his post at Wentworth and moving to new challenges in North Yorkshire and for that reason the Thurnscoe Choir wants to wish him well and send him on his way with a huge vote of thanks for all his musical influence over the years.”

The Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir was founded in 1924 by members of local church and chapel choirs.

It has enjoyed national and international success as a competitive festival choir and has performed on national radio and television with many celebrities, including a broadcast on BBC Radio 2 last year as part of the centenary celebrations marking the end of the First World War.

The choir, which is nearly 50 strong, now specialises in popular concert programmes and offers music from G.F. Handel to Freddie Mercury,with songs from popular musicals to male voice choir standards.

Choir members will be joined on May 11 by leading soprano Anna Senior.

Tickets for the concert are £8, which includes light refreshments, and are available by telephoning 01709 584547, from Wentworth Church or by visiting www.thurnscoe-hmvc.com.