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LIFE 26
Ever feel like something’s missing?
Find the hope you’re looking for.
Find life in Jesus.
Songs of Hope
An evening of music, hope, and reflection
The message of Christianity has inspired some of the most beautiful and hope-filled music ever written, from Handel’s tender Come Unto Him from the Messiah and Stainer’s profound God So Loved the World, to Oxley’s lyrical setting of My Shepherd Is the Lord and Bob Chilcott’s Irish Blessing. Join us as we explore and enjoy the hope Jesus offers and the music it has inspired.
John and Heidi Langley
Having met while performing in Carousel (R&H), John and Heidi Langley are accomplished musicians working in many different genres and styles. John has performed in The Phantom of the Opera (West End), Whistle down the wind (West End) and Mamma Mia (world tour). Heidi is a soprano and vocal coach who is Deputy Director of Music at St Paul's Girls' School where she conducts five choirs, and directs operas and musical productions.
Noël Tredinnick
Noël Tredinnick is a church musician and educator whose career spans composition, orchestration, organ performance, and conducting. He served as Director of Music at All Souls, Langham Place from 1971 to 2019, where he founded the All Souls Orchestra and developed the internationally known Prom Praise concerts. He is also widely recognised for his work on BBC’s Songs of Praise, his many hymn arrangements, and his ongoing broadcasting on Premier Christian Radio. He received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2021 for services to church music and music education.
Ruth Vanni
Trained as a classical musician, Ruth Vanni has been actively involved in supporting music at Duke Street Church since 2001. She also sings with the Foundation Singers at St Nicolas Church Guildford, contributing to a high standard of choral music, and teaches music in West London, sharing her passion and experience with the next generation of musicians.