WHEN soprano Sarah Kings performed in a city concert on Saturday, she was singing to her brother's tune.

The Worcester soprano joined her fellow cathedral chamber choir singers to perform music for St Cecilia’s Day (November 23) by composers from across the centuries – including her own brother, Steven.

She took the solo role for Meditations, by Steven, as well as some other pieces on the programme.

It’s not the first time Sarah, from Lower Wick has performed her brother’s music but she always finds every opportunity a proud moment, even if it does bring an additional pressure to those that come with being one of the choir’s regular soloists.

“I want to give my best,” she says, “but I’m also aware the audience won’t necessarily know the piece, which can take the pressure off a bit.”

It’s obviously a help having your composer on hand for any performance tips and, says Sarah, a choir member for 18 years, Steven is always happy to help.

“Although it tends to be more about what he means and is trying to achieve than the mechanics of singing, which he leaves (in this case) to our conductor Stephen Shellard.” she adds.

Steven and Sarah are Worcester born and bred. He attended Kings School and, now living in Bristol, his roles include accompanist and assistant chorus master to the Bristol Choral Society and the BBC National Chorus of Wales. He also conducts several choirs and is a seasoned pianist, soloist and chamber musician.

Sarah went to the girls’ grammar school before gaining a music degree and pursuing careers in stock broking and IT. She is currently a carer for her father.

A conducting engagement meant Steven couldn’t attend Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir's O Sing Aloud! concert in St Martin’s Church on Saturday but Sarah said he was there in spirit. It included works by fellow Worcester composer Ian Venables and an arrangemen by former Worcester Cathedral Director of Music, Dr Donald Hunt.