PAST PROJECTS & PERFORMANCES
Here is a sample of past projects and performances Brian has been involved with.
The Lord is my Shepherd: Sacred Choral Music of Andrew Downes
(Classicprint, 2000)
Organist, with the Choir of Royal Holloway under the direction of Lionel Pike.
Made in Winchester – A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Performed 17th July 2011
Musical Director
Musical Director for Made in Winchester – A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A Production at the Theatre Royal, Winchester with The Acting for Stage and Actors Company. A new “rock-and-roll” interpretation of the classic Shakspeare comedy. Adapted by Ed Simpson and Chris Mundy, Directed by Will Edelsten, Choreographed by Kayleigh Ridgwell, with Brian Moles as Musical Director.
Museum of the Moon
A Concert of Music inspired by the Moon, and performed under the unique artwork by Luke Jerram
With Andy and Becky Hill
20th November 2022
Under the light of the moon, a musical offering of piano, viola and trombone, featuring music from the medieval through to modern day, to an appreciative audience of hundreds, in a unique experience.
Fire by David Bruce
Co-Conductor
Co-Conductor of Fire by David Bruce, With Jeremy Backhouse, Horns Aloud and Salisbury Community Choir. Performed as Part of the Cultural Olympiad In 2012. The Premiere took place outside Salisbury Cathedral around a large instillation that was set alight, with performers and instrumentalists surrounding the audience.
Organ Recitals given at St Mary's Portsea in 2021
Organist
Brian gave two organ recitals last year at St Mary's as part of the organ project: A pre-recorded one during lockdown (listen below) and a recital-improvisation, responding to a special art installation.
"Most Glorious Lord of Life" on Lumen de Lumine
Composer
Recorded commercially by Lumen Chamber Choir and released on their disk, Lumen de Lumine (Convivium Records, 2018)
Lumen Chamber Choir is a new London based ensemble, specialising in promoting works of up and coming composers, as well as performing well-established favourites.
Peel Cathedral Commission: Te Deum Laudamus
Composer
On Saturday 1st November 2020, St German's Cathedral, Peel on the Isle of Man, celebrated the 40th anniversary of its consecration with a special Service of Thanksgiving. The Trustees of the Music and Arts Foundation commissioned a new Te Deum Laudamus and a Jubilate to mark the occasion from Brian. The Te Deum was sung during the service by the Cathedral Choir.
2024 Concert and Events
23.03.24
Accompanist | Salisbury Community Choir - Turf and Surf: Commemorating RNLI and Stanford
| Graham Coatman - Director | St Francis Church, Salisbury | 5:30pm
Accompanist | Fareham Philharmonic Choir: Ein Deutsches Requiem - Brahms
| Andrew Cleary - Conductor | Holy Trinity Church, Fareham. 7:30pm. | 7:30pm
20.04.24
Organist and Director of Music | Recitals as part of St Mary's May Fayre 2023 |
Church Choir Recital (11am) Brian Moles - Director | Organ Recital 2:30pm
06.05.24
Come and Sing Choir | Come and Sing: Festival Choral Evensong | Part of the Heritage of
Music week | Directed by Brian Moles | St Mary's Church, Portsea | 4pm Service
23.06.24
27.06.24
Organist | School Performance: Carnival of the Animals | Part of the Heritage of Music week |
St Mary's Church, Portsea | 1:30pm Concert for Schools
03.07.24
Organist | Stellarum Chamber Choir | Choral Evensong | St George's Chapel, Windsor
| 5:15pm Service
10.07.24 - 14.07.24
Accompanist | Salisbury Community Choir - Choir Tour to Redon, France. Graham Coatman - Director | Moris Orkestra | Music inc. Fauré Requiem
Église Sixt-Sur Aft, 11.07.24 21h | Basilique Saint Saveur, Rennes 12.07.24 21h
Organist | Stellarum Chamber Choir | Choral Evensong | St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Suffolk
| 5:30pm Service
08.07.24
23.07.24 - 24.07.24
Organist | Lyra Davidica Choir | Choral Evensong | Canterbury Cathedral,
Kent | 5:30pm Service
Organist | Fareham Philharmonic Choir: Baroque and Beyond... Including Mozart Vespers.
| Andrew Cleary - Conductor | Holy Trinity Church, Fareham. 7:30pm.
19.10.24
Organist | Fareham Philharmonic Choir: Christmas Concert
| Andrew Cleary - Conductor | Holy Trinity Church, Fareham. 7:30pm
14.12.24
22.04.23
Accompanist | Fareham Philharmonic Choir - The Breath of Life: Featuring Finzi - Lo the full Final Sacrifice, Britten - Rejoice in The Lamb, Tippett - Spirituals, Vaughan Williams - Five Mystical Songs | Elizabeth Stratford - Guest Conductor | Holy Trinity Church, Fareham.
2023 Concerts and Events
01.05.23
Organist and Directorf of Music | Recitals as part of St Mary's May Fayre 2023 |
Church Choir Recital (11am) Brian Moles - Director | Organ Recital 2:30pm
15.07.23
Director of Come and Sing Choir | Come and Sing Favourite Choral Anthems | An informal afternoon of music - Directed by Brian Moles. Informal Concert 4:30pm |
22.07.23
Accompanist | Salisbury Community Choir - Around the World in 80 Minutes | Graham Coatman - Director | St Thomas's Church, Salisbury
11.08.23 - 13.08.23
17.09.23
Accompanist | Emily Hicks - Soprano | Part of the St Mary's Music Foundation
Recital Series | St Mary's Church, Portsmouth. 4pm.
(Featuring performance of "She Walks in Beauty")
15.10.23
Music Foundation Concert - Showcasing young musical talent in Portsmouth - with the choir of St Mary's | Brian Moles - Director | St Mary's Portsea | 4pm
10.11.23
Accompanist | Middle Wallop Millitary Wives Choir | Army Flying Museum | Alice Wratten - Director
19.11.23
Music Concert | Under the Sun | Brian Moles with Andy and Becky Hill |
A Concert of music inspired by the Sun - part of a week of events under the light of the installation.
Continuo | Fareham Philharmonic Choir performance of Messiah | Andrew Cleary - Director
Holy Trinity Church, Fareham | 7:30pm
11.06.22
2022 Concerts and Events
Accompanist | Salisbury Community Choir - 30th Anniversary Concert |
Jeremy Backhouse - Director | St Thomas' Church, Salisbury | 7:30pm
02.07.22
Organist - Service of Dedication of the Restored Organ of St Mary's Portsea. Part of the celebration of Restoration of Organ at St Mary's. Service - 4pm
16.07.22
17.07.22
Director of Come and Sing Choir | Festival Choral Evensong | Part of Celebration of
Restoration of Organ at St Mary's Church. - Choir Directed by Brian Moles | Included first
performance of "O Sing Unto The Lord" | 4pm
Organist and Singer | Lyra Davidica Choir - singing Services at
York Minster
29.07.22 - 30.07.22
Organist with Lyra Davidica - Visiting Choir singing at Worcester Cathedral | Also played for performance of the Jubilate Deo - Brian Moles | Evensong and Eucharist.
16.10.22
Music Foundation Concert - Showcasing young musical talent in Portsmouth - with the choir of St Mary's | Brian Moles - Director | Free Recital with retiring collection
20.11.22
Music Concert | Museum of the Moon | Brian Moles with Andy and Becky Hill |
A Concert of music inspired by the Moon - part of a week of events under the light of the installation.