Galluppi's 12-movement setting of Psalm 110: Confitebor tibi, Domine (I will give thanks unto the Lord) was given its UK premiere at the concert.

Apart from a brief section employing an additional two flutes, strings and a chamber organ were the only instrumentation in the work, while three solo singers, Zoe Challenor, soprano, countertenor James Bowman and baritone Paul Carey Jones, declared the text in varying fashion.

Initially, the three voices combined in stylish counterpoint, while the instruments were tuneful and harmonic.

At 'Confessio et magnificentia', Paul's rich baritone resonated against the cellist's obligato. James Bowman, characteristically dramatic and assertive, crescendoed expressively on long-held vowels, then produced admirable florid runs in 'Memoriam fecit'.

The trio then converged in flowing polyphony for 'Memor erit'. Soprano and countertenor were a lovely combination when they sang 'Fidelia omnia'in melodious legato.

As the jubilant conclusion of 'sicut erat in principio' was reached the three singers blended superbly. Constant communication and cooperation of every musician involved achieved an outstanding first hearing of a motet, worthy of attention.

Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.2, scored for solo violin, flute, oboe trumpet and string orchestra, was performed by Malvern College Chamber Orchestra and the Levi Ensemble. They were elated in the first movement as the high trumpet dazzled, then on to the 'Andante'; no trumpet here, but calm, beautiful melody, played in canon by the three soloists, until virtuoso trumpet playing led the way to a dazzling fugal 'Allegro assai'.

Works by Purcell, Rejoice in the Lord Alway and Come Ye Sons of Art Away, sung by Malvern College Chamber Choir completed the concert.

Jill Hopkins