St Peter’s Singers of Leeds is a versatile and talented chamber choir, with a reputation for enterprise and inspired music-making.
Directed by Alex Woodrow, and based at Leeds Minster, we sing beautiful classical and church music in and around Yorkshire, and we tour in the UK and Europe.
‘… a jewel in the crown of Leeds’ cultural scene…’
‘…an ego-less ensemble … exquisitely musical…‘
‘Bring us O Lord God’ from our CD ‘One Equal Music‘ !
Photos by Shelly Mantovani
“A truly spellbinding & transformative performance from both the orchestra & chorus… It’s rare to be so spiritually uplifted by a single performance.”
From an audience member at our recent Mass in B Minor
“A broad spectrum of colours drawn by Alex Woodrow from the forty blended voices of St Peter’s Singers was, at times breathtaking.”
Read more of Geoffrey Mogridge’s review of Good Friday’s St John Passion
“The blending of voices was superb and the choral attack elicited by Alex Woodrow had astonishing power and precision. This was truly a tour de force…“
Read more of Geoffrey Mogridge’s review of our recent concert of Baroque Classics
St Peter’s Singers are passionate about the music we sing and want to share it with as many people as possible.
We will do all we can to make anyone who comes to our concerts feel welcome and at ease.
Everyone is welcome.
Find out more about St Peter’s Singers and what to expect at one of our concerts.
It’s here !
Our latest CD, ‘The Saviour’, is now available!
Discover the beautiful and finely crafted music of William Lloyd Webber (1914-1982) on this superb CD, which we recorded last November at Leeds Minster with the Choir of Leeds Minster and Shaun Turnbull (organ), directed by Alexander Woodrow.
Most of this music, including the beautiful Cantata ‘The Saviour’, has never been recorded before.
This CD is also available through Priory, but you can obtain it now at a discount price of just £10 either in person at Leeds Minster, or through the Leeds Minster website, with proceeds going to support the Music there.
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If you’ve enjoyed one of our concerts or recordings, we would love to get to know you. Why not sign up for something ? There’s a choice, and something for everyone.
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Looking for a choir to join in Leeds?
We’re a friendly bunch and welcome both experienced and young singers with talent and commitment to join us.
We would particularly welcome interest from Tenors and Basses – just get in touch if you’d like to try us out!
News
Concert Programme Notes for JS Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Programme Notes for My spirit sang all day (Rawdon)
Concert programme notes for My spirit sang all day (Sharow)
Why is JS Bach’s Mass in B Minor so special ?
Concert Programme notes for Mass in B Minor
Dr Simon Lindley (1948-2025)
News and views
Reviews
” Those dramatic qualities were abundant in the ringing clarity of the tenor Toby Ward’s narration as the Evangelist and the nobility of bass baritone Phil Wilcox as Jesus. A broad spectrum of colours drawn by Alex Woodrow from the forty blended voices of St Peter’s Singers was, at times breathtaking. The focused energy of these voices was at its most chilling as a fanatical mob demanding the crucifixion of Jesus.”
“As to be expected, Orchestra of Opera North and St Peter’s Singers deliver the goods with ease and are truly terrific in bringing the narrative into a new and perfect realm.”
Director
Alex Woodrow, Organist and Director of Music at Leeds Minster since 2020, was appointed Director of Music for St Peter’s Singers in March 2021.
Alex has a distinguished track record as organist and choral director, including a spell of almost five years as the youngest cathedral organist in the country when he held the position of the Organist and Director of Music at Bradford Cathedral.
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We welcome your engagement with St Peter’s Singers, in whatever form you wish that to take.
You can support our artistic programme by joining our growing Friends of St Peter’s Singers scheme and enjoy free tickets and special access.
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