CD REVIEWS:

'This has got to be one of most creative and striking recordings of recent years.. A totally unique work or art, of high professional standard.' Cross Rhythms

'Scriptural truth combined with classical, jazz and gospel is balm for the soul ... blends past and present into a seamless whole ... brilliant...a smorgasbord for the senses.' Christianity Magazine

THE TEAM: 8 singers, including John: this vocal ensemble is made up of two quartets - one classical and one contemporary. The instrumentation (string quartet, wind quartet and rhythm section) is on an instrumental track for this version of the show. However, live instrumentation happens on a few selected movements.

PAST EXPERIENCE: Orléans and Aix en Provence Cathedrals, Clermont-Ferrand Opera House and Evry cathedral are among the many venues which have hosted the French version of CREDO over the last few years. In Britain, venues include the Sevenoaks Festival, in St Nicholas church, the Cambridge Faculty of Music Concert Hall, and Guildford Cathedral, hosted by the diocese and their education department. Collaborative performances with a local choir, our team of soloists and Springs Dance company have also been given, and CREDO has been performed by choirs will full orchestra (see choral version page - scores available)

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: Sound and lighting

LENGTH OF THE SHOW: 75 min

STAGE SIZE NECESSARY: Raised stage area 6m deep, 6m wide MINIMUM

AUDIENCE REACTIONS :
'Rooted in John Featherstone's passion to communicate the essential affirmations of the Christian faith to a post-modern audience, CREDO delivers, and in every respect. CREDO introduced its audience in Cambridge to divine revelation expressed with supreme artistry and uncompromised spiritual integrity.' J. Stanley Mattson, C.S. Lewis Foundation, Redlands, California

'John's work not only supports, sustains and encourages me in my faith and my work, it also frequently stops me in my tracks and leads me to worship and encounter God with remarkable depth and intimacy. CREDO does this as it brings to life the familiar words with which we declare our faith. Together the words and music will give life to those who hear it.' Rev. Susan Wyatt, St John's Hill's Road, Cambridge

'We are living and re-living what we had lost. I had forgotten 'my Creed'. All of us appreciated John's words at the end, which give strength and courage in this modern world, organised in the absence of true values.' Monique Monnier, Eglise Ste Elisabeth, Mons, Belgium

'More than a performance: a message which gives life today.' Marie-Anne Gancel, President of the Festival of Sacred Art, Cathédrale Ste Croix,Orléans

Download practical details

Order CD/Scores

Link to details about performing Credo as a choir