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Standing Ovation for Alex |
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Written by Ralph Allwood
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Wednesday, 08 April 2009 10:00 |
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 On Sunday 5th April Alex Stobbs conducted the Bach St Matthew Passion at the Cadogan Hall. He was musically highly-charged and confidently in control. Players and singers immediately recognised his impeccable musicianship and knew they were in good hands. Musicians are inspired because he loves it so much; his conducting is entirely about the music and not about himself.
On the Wednesday before, forty-four members of the Rodolfus Choir had gathered to rehearse with him at Westminster School. He started the week a little nervously, but very soon got into his stride, and it was clear that he knew exactly what's what. Two orchestras and six soloists joined the choir at the Cadogan Hall on Saturday, and started to put together this complex three-hour work.
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Alex was interviewed on 
We are excited to announce that the performance of the Matthew Passion is now fully SOLD OUT! It may be possible to get returns, but we suggest that customers telephone the Cadogan Hall nearer the time or on the day of the Concert. The box office can be contacted on: 
Alex was interviewed recently by Alice Ryan of the Cambridge News. In the article, printed on the 24th January, Alex talks about the challenge of learning the score of the Matthew Passion while in hospital over the new year.