T R E D I C I
Audience reactions & comments
MARCH 2026
"Tredici Concerts have just become increasingly interesting in content and increasingly excellent in performance., over the years. I am a longstanding admirer of Richard Thomas’ musical inspiration and imagination. He is a sensitive conductor, with the result that his Chamber Choir produces a beautiful sound, which, in turn, pleases the audience. I am both a regular (and a committed ) attendee of Richard’s Concerts, ever since he started his career as a conductor."
Sue
"An unforgettable privilege to hear some fine French choral music in the heart of Knightsbridge. Thank you Richard Thomas and Tredici choir for bringing together such talented singers and very fine soloists, accompanied by the harpist and one of the greatest organs in London. A rare achievement."
Elaine
"What a splendid performance last night. It was a special night that took me, and I’m sure the rest of the audience, to a place of peace and ‘beauty’ that I have come to find your choral performances do take one. Thank you."
Peter
"A lovely concert at St Paul's Knightsbridge last night. Tredici were in excellent form and their singing of the Gounod Messe Solennelle was very moving and beautifully phrased. Thank you for a wonderful evening."
Carolyn
"A lovely all-French programme - beautifully sung and very moving."
Chris
"I enjoyed the performance last evening very much and it was lovely to have the organ and harp as an added extra. I know how much hard work goes into these events and feel grateful that you are all prepared to do the work to such a high standard."
Christine
"You gave us another wonderful evening, Richard. As you predicted, I was 'blown away'!"
Jenny
"What a pleasure it was to be reminded of the elegant music of Gounod in this delightful concert of French sacred music. Tredici’s beautifully blended singing was enhanced with harp, organ and a trio of excellent soloists. A treat."
Celia
"A lovely concert with a fascinatingly unfamiliar programme beautifully sung"
Alexander
"A wonderful performance once again by Tredici and the excellent soloists. Such emotion and drama captured in these French masterpieces. A special evening. Thank you Richard Thomas, director."
Antonia
"How much I enjoyed the Brahms Requiem. So powerful, particularly the sixth movement. Tredici did a magnificent job."
SR, London
"One of the best performances [of Brahms's Requiem] we have heard. It was also an interesting version for chamber orchestra. You really did not feel any diminution of the Requiem's strength. A convincing bravo to the choir."
AR, London
"I hugely enjoyed the concert, and it was worth the two-year wait [after Covid]! I look forward to the next concert from Tredici with great enthusiasm."
MV, London
"We loved the concert, it was very powerful and made us remember how lucky we are to live in London. We'll be back soon!"
SP, W London
"Brahms' Requiem was a very moving and uplifting piece performed splendidly by the choir, soloists and Orpheus Sinfonia who all produced an incredibly full sound. My husband particularly enjoyed both hearing the singing in German and reading the German in the informative programme."
SZ, Harrow
"Tredici made a beautifully blended sound, with the basses' agile legato specially enjoyable"
NM, Bow
"Wow - what an evening of glorious music - sublime!"
JH, Ealing
“It was wonderful! Lovely programme and beautiful singing from you all! Lovely way to spend a Friday lunchtime."
Anon
"Fantastic performance. Really impressed with the quality of the musicians. Thank you for a wonderful evening"
RJ, Marylebone
"Outstanding! A wonderful evening. Congratulations"
DS, Kensington
"It was a wonderful concert last night and many congratulations. Tredici seems to go from strength to strength. It was an absolute pleasure to be there."
SR, West London
"Congratulations on the fantastic concert last night. It really was outstanding."
CW, Bristol
“What a wonderful performance! My husband and I came up from Dorset and it was worth every mile and we would not hesitate to do so again. The programme was excellent because it offered both range and depth; you appreciated that we were out to be entertained as well as “educated”! The ambience was uplifting and moving and we drove away feeling as if we’d been part of something really special. I found it all rather moving. Please keep performing – it was such a treat.”
RV, Dorset
“The concert last Friday was beyond my words to praise"
SZ, Central London
“I just want to say a huge FABULOUS - it had the wow factor, very moving too . Thank you for giving us a wonderful Saturday evening”
JH, Ealing
"Congratulations on Saturday's concert - we so enjoyed it. It was a huge and successful achievement and one to be proud of."
CS, Oxford
"That was the best choral concert that I have ever been to"
DDM, Chiswick
“We enjoyed the concert greatly. A lovely choice of music. The choir, as ever, sang beautifully with some wonderful solos.”
SZ, Harrow
“Congratulations! We all thought the concert last Saturday was excellent. The soloists were first-rate.”
FC, Regent’s Park
“A tremendous performance and we both enjoyed the ambitious programme. I am looking forward to next time.”
TC, Ealing
"A triumph! Many congratulations on a terrific concert. Looking forward to the next one."
AB, Acton
“Congratulations on a lovely concert. Great music, well prepared and lovely to hear you all sing with the orchestra.”
HT, Chelsea
“Thank you for such a fabulous evening. It was an amazing concert and every bit of hard work paid off. It certainly did what it promised.... I had goose bumps and tears throughout. Can't wait for the next concert. Thank you.”
SH, Kent