April 13 @ 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Intricate Renaissance Motets, rich German Romantics, and
20th-century English gems
This short lunchtime recital offers a vibrant mosaic of Western choral music, spanning centuries of sacred and secular song.
From the intricate European Polyphony of Josquin and the pioneering works of Raffaella Aleotti to the brilliant Counterpoint of English Tudor master Orlando Gibbons, the programme explores a vast emotional landscape. Experience the harmonic majesty of Bruckner and Brahms, the pastoral charm of 20th-century England, and a soulful reimagining of Paul Simon’s The Sound of Silence.
We are thrilled to conclude our Shropshire visit in the stunning setting of St Mary the Virgin. Whether you are a lifelong choral enthusiast or a curious first-time listener, we invite you to join us for this diverse musical journey.
Admission is free, with a retiring collection for the upkeep of this beautiful historic church.
Programme
| Ave Maria | Josquin |
| Ascendens Christus in altum | Raffaella Aleotti |
| O Rex gloriae | Luca Marenzio |
| Magnificat (Second Service) | Orlando Gibbons |
| I am the Resurrection and the Life | Orlando Gibbons |
| Christus factus est | Anton Bruckner |
| Geistliches Lied | Johannes Brahms |
| Linden Lea | Ralph Vaughan Williams |
| My spirit sang all day | Gerald Finzi |
| The Blue Bird | Charles Villiers Stanford |
| The Sound of Silence | Paul Simon |
St Peter’s Singers
Alexander Woodrow conductor
St Peter’s Singers are passionate about the music we sing and want to share it with as many people as possible. We do all we can to make anyone who comes to our concerts feel welcome and at ease. So if you’ve not tried this music out before, why not come along and bring a friend? Everyone is welcome.
What to expect at a St Peter’s Singers concert
Please note that while we make every effort to present the advertised programme, we cannot guarantee to do so or be held responsible if circumstances require a change.
