215. An Evening of Summer Music with the Marble Hill Singers, Cutlers’ Hall, Monday 17 June 2024

Claire Pocock, Mistress Cutler, invited friends and colleagues to an informal evening of summer music at Cutlers’ Hall. 

Michael Pocock, Master Cutler, welcomed us.  After a glass of champagne, we were shown to the Livery Hall laid for supper.  There was no seating plan so the audience mingled with the Marble Hill Singers, who were obliged to sing for their supper!  We were treated to a varied repertoire, ranging from Rachmaninov to Cole Porter, before, during and after the meal, the most modern music being a setting of The Teddy Bears’ Picnic!  Conductor Rebecca Taylor expertly directed the singers.  Rebecca has impressive international credentials.

The simple supper was quite delicious.

Based in Twickenham, the choir often go on European tours.  Mistress Cutler has been a member of the singers for quite some time, as has Adrian Mumford, Clerk to the Plumbers and organist extraordinaire.

This was a lovely relaxed evening with friends old and new.

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