Review: The London Community Gospel Choir at Perth Concert Hall

Jun 3 2008 by Gordon Freeman

PERTH Concert Hall resonated to the sound of gospel singing from the London Community Gospel Choir.

The choir was formed 26 years ago by the Reverend Bazil Meade who is still its musical director and driving force. In the intervening time the LCGC has earned an international reputation as it has entertained and uplifted audiences throughout the UK and beyond.

The Perth audience responded enthusiastically to the choir throughout the entire evening. Indeed such was the vibrancy and the energy of Bazil Meade and the members of LCGC it would have been impossible to do otherwise.

It was explained that in gospel singing it is more important to clap during the songs rather than at the end. The Perth audience did both in abundance.

In the second half of the performance Bazil Meade wore a kilt that, we were assured, was the LCGC tartan. This added to the fun and the occasion.

The choir was in fine voice throughout. There were a number of powerful solos provided by its members and also by two young volunteers from the audience.

The main sensation of the evening was one of enjoyment and participation. The choir enjoy singing and listening to each other sing and this transmits to everyone who hears them.