An Evening of Opera

We welcome you to join us for an unforgettable evening of fabulous music! Confirmed performers include opera singers Daniel Meades, Cheryl Enever and Ian Bloomfield. They will be perform a variety of pieces in the wonderful setting of St Martin's church, which has wonderful acoustics. Pieces chosen include Nessun dorma (from Puccini's Turandot), The Brindisi (the drinking song from Verdi's La Traviata), The Pearl fishers duet (From Bizet's The Pearl Fishers) plus O sole mio, O mio babino caro, and many, many more classic favourites! Pre show drinks will be available from 6pm, with champagne, wine and beer served from a cash bar. Enjoy your drinks while admiring the beautiful scenery from St Martin's churchyard. Hampers can be ordered for the picnic interval from Kim's Kitchen priced at £10ppn (bloomfieldkim5@gmail.com) Mob 07754245691 Home 01308346007 Buy your tickets from Ian Bloomfield (07771541650) or email eventsatstmartins@gmail.com Tickets are £15. This concert is being organised to help maintain the church, which needs work to ensure it is watertight, involving repairs to the tower, roof and windows. St Martin's church tower dates from the 14th Century while the rest of the building is a Victorian (1862) restoration, which was overseen by the architectural practice where Thomas Hardy was employed. More about our performers Daniel Meades is a professional singing teacher and opera singer with a rich background in music education and performance. He began his musical training at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 1990 and later studied at the Royal College of Music in London. Meades has performed in over 30 countries and has been a member of the extra chorus at English National Opera since 2016. Cheryl Enever is an Operatic Soprano known for her versatility and infectious enthusiasm for music. She has sung major roles for a huge variety of companies including Royal Opera House and English Touring Opera and is just as at home entertaining big crowds as she is smaller, more intimate gatherings. She has a unique and direct way of communicating with audiences that makes everyone feel a part of the performance. Ian Bloomfield has performed with some of the most prestigious British opera institutions including the English National Opera and the Royal Opera House. He has performed internationally and has co-written and authored several operas. Recently he has published a book of his memoirs, 'Sing for your Supper!'.