Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the eminent Edwardian composer
The next event in the year-long Croydon Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Festival is on Saturday June 23, with a programme performed by the Croydon Bach Choir.
They will sing Vivaldi’s Gloria and A Tale of Old Japan by Coleridge-Taylor, the celebrated Croydon-based composer who died, when aged just 39, in 1912.
The concert begins at 7.30pm at St Matthew’s Church, Chichester Road, East Croydon, CR0 5NQ.
Tickets (including programme) £10. Family tickets (2 adults and up to 3 children) £25. Available in advance from 020 8405 2172 or at the door.
- Published this month by Norbury-based History and Social Action Publications is Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: A Centenary Celebration by Jeffrey Green. The book is available from H&SAP, 6 Oakhill Rd, London, SW16 5RG (cheques for £4.50, to include postage and packing, payable to Sean Creighton).
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Only a few months ago, I bought Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a Musical Life by Jeffrey Green and paid £60 for it. Money well spent because it answered many of my questions on racism. I look forward to reading A Centenary Celebration.