Matthew Berry

Director of Commotio, Cricketer. Tweeting in a personal capacity

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@ChattoBooks Could you let us know what has happened to @susanhillwriter Simon Serrailler Book 12 'The Sound of Footsteps', please. It was originally due out in October, but publishing date now shows 2098 (!) on @Waterstones @Foyles @amazon

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

BREAKING: @Commotio_choir go off-piste with discovery of gargantuan Nordic Renaissance Mass @TallisScholars @stileantico @TheGesualdoSix @ifagiolini @SiglodeOroVocal @GabrieliCandP @ClassicFM https://t.co/0xTkkM0WmJ

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

Signed on behalf of @Commotio_choir

To reiterate, Commotio would not have existed without the inspiration of the @BBCSingers back in the late 90s.

[Andrew Griffiths @colla_voce]

🚨CHORAL CONDUCTORS!🚨

Here's a letter in support of the @BBCSingers, from the perspective of those of us who conduct wonderful non-professional choirs, and are inspired by what the Singers do.

You can sign at https://t.co/Uvu5RhSvjP

Closes 12pm Friday: please share widely!

[Commotio @Commotio_choir]

As our Glorious Leader said tonight, Commotio would not exist were it not for @BBCSingers . They were our introduction to the works of @swayne_giles , our ongoing inspiration to explore contemporary compositions, and bar of quality performance to aim for. #SavetheBBCSingers

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@sainsburys I've received two separate customer service e-vouchers owing to a mess-up with a click and collect. Could you advise how long we have to use them, and are they only for use online?

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@lamarquezahats I would be very grateful if you could respond to my email of May 29 and June 6. I have heard nothing back about my queries.

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@RobFokkens @ChrisBe11311177 Yay @RobFokkens

[Commotio @Commotio_choir]

AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT! Matt will be holding auditions for Commotio this Friday 29th July. All vocal parts welcome. Email [email protected] for details and times.

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@ifagiolini @smitf_london ..and The Archers, of course. I await an a cappella arrangement of Barwick Green with unbated breath.

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

Very satisfying bowling scorecard. Almost a Trumpton homage, or perhaps collaborative careers as Estate Agents or Solicitors beckoning after retirement @DanePaterson44 @_jamespattinson @LiamPattersonW2 @ZaltzCricket

[Commotio @Commotio_choir]

Thanks @ifagiolini for mentioning us and @MattBerry14 this week. We loved performing Les Cantiques des cantiques, challenging and glorious in equal measure. Seem to remember our scores were bought on a fortuitous discount! https://t.co/BrbhFyi8Wj

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

Peter Klatzow: Three Spiritual Nocturnes - settings from 'An African Prayer Book' compiled by Desmond Tutu who died 3 days before Peter.
The work most frequently performed by @Commotio_choir . Please listen and discover why we love this little set so much. https://t.co/jImOqKkUJX

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

Peter Klatzow was a huge inspiration and the first composer with whom I worked closely. Unbelievably kind on my visits to Cape Town, his music and enthusiasm was the catalyst for much of @Commotio_choir future endeavours.

A great loss to South African music, and ALL music.

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@csprice Hi Scott: Here's a thought: https://t.co/vWIZMiNyPB

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@PatrickAllies That's a bit like the Norwegian re-release of the Simon & Garfunkel hit, 'And here's to you Mrs Robinsonson"

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@simonhalsey @ShorterHouse An absolute pleasure Simon. The accolades Louis is receiving is tribute to his craftsmanship.

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

Nova! Nova!

First sizeable freelance project complete. A collection of 63 carols, some familiar, some less so, some a cappella, so with keyboard or alternative orchestral accompaniment, all arranged by Louis Halsey.
@simonhalsey @ShorterHouse https://t.co/HP0msNN7DK

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

Missing this bunch, but it will be a cracking gig with such a terrific musician @wjbdawes at the helm.

[Commotio @Commotio_choir]

Just a month to go until our concert @SJE_Arts with special guest conductor @wjbdawes who has chosen some amazing music by @ErrollynWallen @bobchilcott @JoMarshComposer Adolphus Hailstork , Howells and Walton and more. Tickets from https://t.co/5OpUp2wepV

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@fmlehman Durufle, @PottFrancis are the first two that spring to mind.

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

Latest foray into journalism - reminiscences on Venezuelan Christmas choral music with the legendary Maria Guinand. Unsurprisingly called 'Christmas Caracas'. Available to read free at: https://t.co/x7dVpfeY56

[Matthew Berry @MattBerry14]

@PatrickAllies Lili Boulanger, Vítězslava Kaprálová, or Julius Reubke.