Luke Reader

Luke Reader - #baritone. Tweeting about all things #opera #choral #singing.

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Our friends @KingstonChoir are offering a lovely outdoors-themed summer concert in Surbiton on Sat 20th June!

Details at https://t.co/jnASMKD2EG

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

It was a pleasure to lead this year's @KingstonChoir Choir and Friends Walk!  22 of us enjoyed the Sunbury Walled Garden among other spots, with the rain mostly holding off Next year I'm planning to take us further afield - think Horsley and the fabled Lovelace Bridges!

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

We had a hot recce walk yesterday 😅! Thanks to the lunch pub for air-con and plenty of iced water! Still time to sign up for the 'Wamble to Walton' on 6th June...

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

I'm leading the annual Choir and Friends walk on Sat 6th June. Do let me know if you're interested! This BBC article extols the benefits of walking: https://t.co/IwIVpqDepQ

[Kingston Choral Society @KingstonChoir]

Sounds like a good way to keep fit for singing and have some fun along the way! 😁

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Walk summary:
- meet 9am Hampton Court station for 9:15am start
- walk 8 miles via Hampton & the lovely Sunbury walled garden
- lunch 1pm-2:30pm at The Anglers Pub on the Walton riverside
- 4.5 miles back along the Thames to Hampton Court
- finish 4:45pm at Prince of Wales pub !

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

I'm hosting a @KingstonChoir Walk on Sat 6th June.
This year it's a 'Wamble to Walton', and it's time to sign up!
All welcome, no costs except your own travel/lunch/drinks expenses. If interested please sign up by emailing me ([email protected]).

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

I'm hosting a @KingstonChoir Walk on Sat 6th June.
This year it's a 'Wamble to Walton', and it's time to sign up!
All welcome, no costs except your own travel/lunch/drinks expenses. If interested please sign up by emailing me ([email protected]).

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

The show opens tomorrow! That's me top-left, laying down some old-testament fire-and-brimstone vibes while my daughter Susanna looks on with ... understanding. Come and hear some great singing too!

https://t.co/Dm2GBIHpGC

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Some action shots from our dress rehearsal.

"Boo!" to those lecherous elders seeking to have their way with Susanna. And then they try to blame her!

See how it ends via https://t.co/RhzIyzhUp5

(Photo by Jon Lo Photography)

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Hey - calling all singers who fancy performing a Messiah aria this autumn...!

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Singers - advance notice of a chance to sing 'Messiah' solos (auditioned) and choruses at 2-3 venues this Oct/Nov.

Join our email list at https://t.co/v0nrgFKF6k to get details as they come.

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(Performers fees apply)

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Yep, this is me! Do come and see this show - tickets at https://t.co/Dm2GBIHpGC

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Richmond Opera welcomes stalwart @baritonic to the stage once more, playing Chelsias. Like his daughter Susanna they both worship God, but Chelsias is much more of an Old Testament believer.  He's all about 'fear the Lord' tends to preach his faith without reading the room first!

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

I'll be singing in this on Sunday 22nd March. Love the Durufle Requiem! Details at https://t.co/g7jhaxlpvC

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Another memory from the terrific @RoseOpera1 #verdirequiem yesterday...!

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Thank you @RoseOpera1 and @migranat for hosting a terrific #verdirequiem last night at the @LandmarkArts in Teddington.
Lovely to really enjoy this piece with great performers all around, and to finally unleash the full voice on the 'Dies irae' and the 'Libera me'. Wonderful!

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Walkers - a date for your diary!

I'll be leading this year's @KingstonChoir 'Choir and Friends' walk on Sat 6th June.

Friends and family welcome, no costs bar your own transport/food/drink, pub lunch, start-and-end point at Hampton Court rail station. Signing-up next term!

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Another lovely Handel show, in a new theatre for @RichmondOpera ...

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Tickets already selling for our April run of Handel's Susanna - a genuine #meToo story from the baroque era, with a happy ending!

Secure yours now via https://t.co/YpSsVehGLR

@artsrichmonduk @YourStMarys @LBRUT

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Our friends at @RoseOpera1 are presenting the Verdi Requiem on Sat 21st Feb at the @LandmarkArts Centre in Teddington. Should be a cracking sound!

Tickets etc at https://t.co/xXXukLGC92

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Love this!
https://t.co/V4ZHhtjVhW

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

They bought the cat a new toy and this was the reaction.. 😂

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Singers - you've still time to join chorus rehearsals for our April run of Handel's Susanna!

No audition for chorus, options to sing as a stage performer or from the pit with score.

Enqs: [email protected]

Rehearsals 7:30pm Weds at Vineyard Church Richmond TW10 6AQ.

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Calling all singers - chorus rehearsals for our April run of Handel's Susanna start this Weds 7th Jan.

Try us with no commitment - enquiries to [email protected]

Rehearsal venue location shown - lots of public transport nearby. Looking forward to seeing you!

[Luke Reader @baritonic]

Wishing everyone a lovely Christmas!

And if you want a moment's peace over the holiday season, please enjoy this acapella recording of this lovely tune from Gladiator - Now We Are Free...

https://t.co/kMOAVltRBC

[Richmond Opera @RichmondOpera]

Singers - have you ever thought of joining an opera chorus? Richmond Opera has a friendly no-audition policy for chorus. From Weds 7th Jan we'll be rehearsing for our Handel's Susanna run in April.
Visit https://t.co/sRfSAH73TS for more details and get in touch!