Voices Reunited: Inside Di Voci — South Manchester’s Award-Winning Women’s Choir

Rod Maxwell from "theLateLateLunchshow" on RadioAlty.co.uk speaks with Ben Nicol, musical director of Di Voci, an award-winning women’s choir based in South Manchester. They discuss the choir’s focus on upper-voice repertoire, inclusive rehearsals, and the joy of communal singing after the pandemic. Ben explains his approach to teaching, blending technique with emotion from the start, the social and mental-health benefits of choir participation, and how Di Voci balances classical and contemporary pieces. He also previews upcoming concerts, including the “Hope for Peace” show with Wessex Choir (9 May) and a performance at Sale Festival (11 June), and invites new members to join. For more info on the choir visit - https://divoci.co.uk/ To hear the whole show including the choir singing listen to - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/thelatelatelunchshow-with-guest-ben-nicoll-musical-director-di-voci-choir-fri-17-apr-2026/ The Lunch Discussion is supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - nature inspired child led nurseries in South Manchester - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/ The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/