News & Reviews

We are very sad to announce that past 2nd Alto member June Mitchell died peacefully, aged 89 years, at the Hospice, on 1st November. June was a keen singer, and a dedicated and enthusiastic member of Cantata for many years; onwards throughout the 90's and 00's. She...

Singing Day with Alexander L’Estrange Essential Reading Essential Information: Singing Day Joining Information Composer Profile: Alexander L’Estrange Programme Notes: Zimbe! Additional Information Alexander L’Estrange’s Review: Zimbe! – 10 years &...

We are very sad to announce that past Soprano member Sally Kimpton died on 4th October, after enduring a very aggressive brain tumour. Sally joined Cantata in 2012, and was a committed member of the front row 1st Sopranos for 8 years, until rehearsals ceased in March...

Roadside Banner printed by Raven Print & Design & Prime Design Solutions Autumn Concert 2023 Time & Date: 7.30pm  Saturday 7th October 2023 Venue: Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EW Misa Criolla:    Ariel Ramirez West...

Extra Spring Concert 2023 A Celebration Of Hubert Parry Isle of Wight Cantata Choir is delighted to be participating in this special celebration concert Time & Date: 6.30pm  Thursday 25th May 2023 Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Church Lane, Cowes...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sally Vinson, on Monday 24th April, after a long period of illness, Alzheimers and Cancer.  Sally was an Alto member who left the choir many years ago, but her daughter Lucy Dawson has recounted how much her...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Pauline Jones, week commencing 10th April, after a long period of ill health.  Some of you will remember Pauline as a 1st Alto member of the choir many years ago, and recall her as always being friendly, helpful...

We are truly delighted and honoured by the steadfast commitment, effort and enthusiasm that our Musical Director Rachel Tweddle, and Accompanist Richard Wilkins have given, and continue to provide, to Cantata over the years. Rachel started with us 25 years...

Roadside Banner printed by IW Design & Print Spring Concert 2023 Time & Date: 7.30pm  Saturday 22nd April 2023 Venue: Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EW Carmina Burana:    Carl Orff Lux Aurumque:    Eric Whitacre...

We are sad to announce that John Garrett, who was a bass choir member in previous years, died suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, aged 89, on 13th November. John was kindly, friendly and generous, and is remembered fondly by many. A service of remembrance and...

We are sad to announce that John Honeychurch passed away on the evening of 1st December, at the age of 85, after a long illness.  Before he retired from the choir some years ago, John was a dedicated and long-serving tenor member.  John will also be...

Bursaries Awarded by Isle of Wight High Sheriff Kay Marriott at IOW Cantata Choir concert of Handel's 'Messiah' on 27th November 2022. Report in Isle of Wight Observer: 2nd Dec 2022: by Ros Whistance: Report in Isle of Wight County Press: 2nd Dec 2022: by Ros...

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent death of Brenda Philpott, past Chairman of IOW Cantata Choir.  Brenda was a senior teacher at Roedean Private School for Girls in Sussex, and taught at Upper Chine School in Shanklin; becoming its...

IOW Cantata Choir was invited by the Isle of Wight High Sheriff 2022, Kay Marriott, to participate in the Service To Mark The Beginning Of The Law Year Of The Isle Of Wight Courts 2022/23. The Service took place on Monday 10th October 2022, at Newport Minster. From...

Autumn Concert 2022 Time & Date: 7pm  Saturday 26th November 2022 Venue: Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EW  Messiah    George F. Handel Poster: 26th November 2022 Concert Composer Profile & Programme...

Congratulations to fellow Tenor Choir Member, Rob Jones, on his award of the British Empire Medal in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Honours. 'BEM are awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community that has made a significant difference'. Congratulations to Rob...

It is a great honour that the choir was invited, by the Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, to sing in the Service of Thanksgiving in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, on Sunday 18th September, at The Minster, St Thomas' Square, Newport, Isle of Wight. Our repertoire...