Songs of Praise
June 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Great English Choral music from Purcell to Dove
Join us in St John’s, Baildon for a concert of uplifting song drawn from the great treasure trove of music that is the English Choral tradition, built up over five centuries in our Cathedrals and Parish Churches and still as vibrant and excellent as ever.
From Purcell’s vibrant anthem O sing unto the Lord to Benjamin Britten’s whimsical Rejoice in the Lamb and Jonathan Dove’s modern star-gazing classic Seek him that maketh the seven stars, this concert showcases a tantalising selection of the music of worship and praise that has inspired generations of English churchgoers and music lovers. With further music by Wesley, Stanford, and others, the programme has variety and a wide appeal. It even features a cat called Geoffrey… (come and listen to find out more about him!)
St Peter’s Singers are directed by Alexander Woodrow, with Shaun Turnbull accompanying on St John’s superb neo-classical organ.
The performance will last about two hours, including an interval during which wine and soft drinks will be available.
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
St John’s is an accessible venue with accessible facilities, carparking for those with disabilities, and space to accommodate wheelchairs (though separately because of the fixed pews).
Programme
| O Sing unto the Lord | Henry Purcell (1659-95) |
| My beloved spake | Henry Purcell (1659-95) |
| Ascribe unto the Lord | Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876) |
| Justorum animae | Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) |
| Beati quorum via | Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) |
| Coelos ascendit hodie | Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) |
Interval
| Jubilate in C | Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) |
| Rejoice in the Lamb | Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) |
| My beloved spake | Patrick Hadley (1899-1973) |
| Seek him that maketh the seven stars | Jonathan Dove (b 1959) |
| Rejoice in the Lord always | Andrew Carter (1939-2026) |