Romsey Choral Society singing workshop on Handel's 'Saul'

The event, organised by the Romsey Choral Society, is set for Saturday, January 25, at the Romsey Methodist Church.

From 10.30am to 4.30pm, attendees will delve into the dramatic and colourful narrative of the first king of Israel and his relationship with David.

RCS in concert at Romsey Abbey (Image: Supplied) The workshop, which is still accepting participants, is a precursor to a performance of 'Saul' in Romsey Abbey on March 29, 2025.

Those attending the workshop will also have the chance to temporarily join the choir for the concert, which will be accompanied by the professional Monteverdi String Orchestra.

RCS in rehearsal (Image: Supplied) The story of 'Saul' begins with David's victory over Goliath and chronicles the subsequent descent from admiration to hatred, culminating in the downfall of the monarch.

The workshop will be directed by Richard Pearce, the Romsey Choral Society’s musical director.

RCS in rehearsal (Image: Supplied) Alongside his work with amateur and professional choirs, Mr Pearce frequently records and broadcasts with the BBC Singers and serves as the organist for the Last Night of the BBC Proms.

The workshop will also feature Richard McVeigh, the organist at Romsey Abbey, as the accompanist.

RCS conductor Richard Pearce (Image: Supplied) Mr McVeigh is well-known for his live organ recitals on his YouTube channel, Beauty in Sound, which boasts over 100,000 followers.

The workshop costs £20, which includes music hire and light refreshments.

For more information, visit the Romsey Choral Society website at romseychoral.weebly.com/choral-workshop.html, or to register, go to ticketsource.co.uk/romsey-choral-society.