BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//St Peter's Singers of Leeds - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for St Peter's Singers of Leeds REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T210000 DTSTAMP:20250619T135933Z CREATED:20250516T144659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T135933Z UID:9647-1751139000-1751144400@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:My spirit sang all day DESCRIPTION:Choral songs of the world and the spirit \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now !\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 28 June 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s\, Rawdon\, LS19 6QL \n\n\n\nCome and enjoy an uplifting evening of mid- summer song! With a wide variety of music on offer\, both spiritual and worldly\, old\, modern and even brand new\, there’s something for everyone. \n\n\n\nMarking the feast day of St Peter\, the programme includes the moving and spiritually profound music of Palestrina\, marking 500 years since his birth\, Britten\, Brahms and Grieg. Simon Lindley’s popular Ave Maria will follow and pave the way for the world premiere of a striking new piece about two nuns (by two of our members) … \n\n\n\nIn a lighter second half\, following interval refreshments\, romance will take centre-stage with the music of Elgar\, Finzi\, Vaughan Williams and Stanford\, with songs from Bernstein’s West Side Story supplying some fizz to finish! \n\n\n\nSo there is something for everyone to enjoy\, and something to maybe touch the soul where other songs don’t reach. Bring a friend and have a great evening out! \n\n\n\nRead the programme notes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt 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. \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s is an accessible venue with good facilities. For details of arrangements for disabled access\, please visit the church’s website. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect at a St Peter’s Singers concert \n\n\n\n\nBook now !\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nHymn to St PeterBenjamin BrittenTu es PetrusPierluigi da PalestrinaGeistliches LiedJohannes BrahmsHow lovely are thy dwellingsJohannes BrahmsOrgan solo: Sonata No 3 in A\, 1st movementFelix MendelssohnAve MariaSimon LindleyBrides of ChristFiona PaceyAve maris stellaEdvard Grieg\n\n\n\nInterval during which refreshments will be served\n\n\n\nMy spirit sang all dayGerald FinziThe Blue BirdCharles Villiers StanfordThe Turtle DoveRalph Vaughan WilliamsMy love dwelt in a Northern LandEdward ElgarLay a GarlandRobert PearsallOrgan solo: The PrayerDavid Foster (arr Lee Ward)The Sound of SilencePaul Simon (Simon and Garfunkel)Medley from West Side StoryLeonard Bernstein\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nLee Ward organ\n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\n\nBook now !\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme notes URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/my-spirit-sang-all-day/ LOCATION:St Peter’s Church\,Rawdon\, Town St\, Rawdon\, Leeds\, LS19 6QL\, LS28 9JJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rawdon-version-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T163000 DTSTAMP:20250319T082227Z CREATED:20250301T112947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T082227Z UID:9205-1745679600-1745685000@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:My spirit sang all day DESCRIPTION:Choral songs of the world and the spirit \n\n\n\n\n\nMusic by Palestrina\, Parry\, Elgar\, Stanford\, Vaughan Williams\, Finzi\, MacMillan\, Whitacre and more \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 26 April 3.00pm \n\n\n\nSt John’s Sharow nr Ripon HG4 5BJ \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers return to the superb acoustics of St John’s\, Sharow with another programme that offers a superb variety of choral music with something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be served and the concert will finish about 4.15pm \n\n\n\nWhat better way to spend a Saturday afternoon? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld within the exquisite venue of St John’s\, Sharow\, this concert offers a choral tapestry celebrating and illustrating the wonderful variety and richness of Western choral music. \n\n\n\nAlongside a heady mix of Romantic-era poetry and love songs\, the programme includes the spiritually profound music of Palestrina\, marking 500 years since his birth\, and a contemporary masterpiece of Sir James MacMillan\, born in 1959. \n\n\n\nSo there is something here for everyone to enjoy\, and something to maybe touch the soul where other songs don’t reach. \n\n\n\nSt 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? St. John’s Church is an accessible venue with good facilities. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nMissa Aeterna Christi MuneraPierluigi da PalestrinaMiserereJames MacMillanDum transisset sabbatumJohn TavernerThis joyful Eastertidearr Charles WoodIntervalLay a garlandRobert PearsallThe Blue BirdCharles Villiers StanfordThe Turtle DoveRalph Vaughan WilliamsLinden LeaRalph Vaughan WilliamsLux AurumqueEric WhitacreMy love dwelt in a Northern LandEdward ElgarMy spirit sang all dayGerald FinziThe long day closesArthur SullivanMy soul\, there is a countryHubert Parry\n\n\n\n\nBook now URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/a-choral-tapestry/ LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Sharow\, Ripon\, Berrygate Ln\, Sharow\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 5BJ CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/My-spirit-event-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T213000 DTSTAMP:20250412T125556Z CREATED:20240912T080724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T125556Z UID:8445-1745002800-1745011800@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Mass in B Minor DESCRIPTION:J S Bach\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and hear JS Bach’s amazing Mass in B Minor – live! \n\n\n\nTwo hours of the deepest\, most satisfying and joyful music for choir and orchestra you may ever hear – the supreme legacy to us of the greatest composer of the Baroque period\, some would say of all time. \n\n\n\nWhether it’s the thrill of the high Baroque trumpets\, the sense of timeless mystery\, the singing\, or the searing intensity of the final plea for peace\, this amazing music is sure to move you\, maybe profoundly! \n\n\n\nThe beauty of Leeds Minster’s spacious surroundings makes this the perfect opportunity to experience the astonishing power of this sacred masterpiece. \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conducts the St Peter’s Singers and National Festival Orchestra (leader Sally Robinson) \n\n\n\nThis performance forms our annual presentation of Music for Good Friday. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt 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. So if you’ve not tried this music out before\, why not come along and bring a friend? Leeds Minster is an accessible venue with good facilities. Everyone is welcome. What to expect at a St Peter’s Singers concert. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuby HendrysopranoLucy AppleyardmezzoJoanna GamblecontraltoToby WardtenorQuentin Brownbass-baritone\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nNational Festival Orchestra\n\n\n\nSally Robinson leader \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Mass in B Minor\n\n\n\nThe Mass in B Minor is a musical setting of the Latin words of the Western Church’s Mass. It begins powerfully in the Key of B Minor\, but visits many other Keys as it explores and illuminates the meaning and significance of each word and phrase throughout the two hours that it takes to perform. \n\n\n\nIt is performed by Choir and Orchestra\, with instrumental and vocal soloists in various combinations providing contrasting moments of more personal and intimate expression between the big climaxes and collective utterances. The high-pitched piccolo trumpets\, deployed with all of Bach’s genius\, add an ecstatic thrill to the mix. \n\n\n\nBach created the work partially using and adapting music he had already written for other works and occasions. His intention may have been to use it as a means of obtaining new employment\, and remarkably\, it is almost certain he never had the privilege which we now enjoy of hearing the work in its entirety. It remains one of the towering masterpieces of Western culture. \n\n\n\nThe performance will consist of two parts\, lasting about an hour each\, with an interval in-between\, during which tea and coffee will be served. A translation of the Latin text will be available at the performance\, or you can access the programme notes online. Seating will be on a first come\, first served basis. Dress is informal. Doors open at 6.20pm\, and the performance will finish at about 9.30pm. \n\n\n\nProgramme Notes \n\n\n\nAccess and Accessibility\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster is about 5 minutes walk from Leeds Bus Station\, and about 15 minutes walk from Leeds Railway Station. There is on-street parking on the side streets nearby\, as well as the NCP Markets carpark (5 minutes) and the John Lewis carpark (10 minutes). \n\n\n\nThere is ramp access to the main doors beneath the tower\, with entrance to the grounds at the West End by the Lamb and Flag pub recommended to avoid the steps up from the street level. Once inside there there is step-free access to the concert seating and to the City of Leeds Room for refreshments and toilets. Wheelchairs and mobility devices are welcome and can be accommodated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers gratefully acknowledge the generous support of \n\n\n\nThe Friends of the Music of Leeds Minster \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers’ presentation of Music for Good Friday is an annual event\, given by kind permission of Leeds Minster. It provides an opportunity to hear one of the great works of the sacred Oratorio repertoire in a context that a concert hall performance on a Saturday evening cannot provide\, and at a price that more people can afford. \n\n\n\nPast works receiving performance include: \n\n\n\n\nBach’s St John Passion\n\n\n\nBach’s B Minor Mass\n\n\n\nHandel’s Messiah \n\n\n\nBrahms’ German Requiem\n\n\n\nDvorak’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\nHaydn’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\nScarlatti’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\nOglesby’s Penthos URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/mass-in-b-minor/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bach-mass-in-B-minor-2025-square-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T131500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T140000 DTSTAMP:20250209T135553Z CREATED:20240902T214217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T135553Z UID:8437-1739798100-1739800800@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Visions of Darkness and Light DESCRIPTION:Choral music by Dove\, MacMillan\, Lindley and Langlais\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Leeds Cathedral for a lunchtime recital of varied and mostly contemporary choral and organ music\, inspired by Visions of Darkness and Light. \n\n\n\nThe programme features the first performance of a new work by our former Conductor Dr Simon Lindley\, and the first Leeds performance of James MacMillan’s Miserere mei. \n\n\n\nWith three of the works composed in the last 15 years\, this programme shows the tradition of sacred choral music to be not just alive\, but in rude health\, with composers continuing to draw inspiration from ancient texts. \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow directs\, with Darius Battiwalla at the organ. \n\n\n\n\n\nRead the Programme Notes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nVast Ocean of LightJonathan DoveA Taylor TrilogySimon LindleyMiserere meiJames MacMillanMesse SolennelleJean Langlais\n\n\n\nDr Lindley’s work A Taylor Trilogy features the composer’s selection from the relatively unknown writings of the 17th century divine Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667)\, thought by some to be one of the greatest writers of prose in our language. It opens with a vision of glorious sunlight greeting the resurrection of Christ. The work was commissioned by St Peter’s Singers and receives its first performance here to mark the 50th anniversary of Dr Lindley’s arrival in Leeds. \n\n\n\nJonathan Dove also returns to the 17th century\, setting a text by another fine poet\, Phineas Fletcher (1582-1650). Like many of his contemporaries\, Fletcher too draws on the imagery of Light\, which is reflected in Dove’s luminous writing for the organ. \n\n\n\nJames MacMillan takes Psalm 51 (Miserere mei\, Dei – Have mercy on me O God) – a seminal\, and much darker text with a rich history of choral settings. Typically\, he adds another profound chapter to this story\, which we’re proud to bring to Leeds for the first time in the work’s history. \n\n\n\nThe recital ends with movements from Jean Langlais’ ebullient Messe Solennelle\, notable for the dynamic and discordant splashes of organ sound that punctuate the singing. \n\n\n\n\nRead the Programme Notes\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nDarius Battiwalla organ\n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\nThis concert is promoted and provided free of charge by Leeds Leisure Services as part of the International Concert Season. St Peter’s Singers are grateful for the invitation to take part. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/visions-of-darkness-and-light/ LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George St\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Visions-of-Darkness-and-Light-2000-x-2000-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T203000 DTSTAMP:20240928T160425Z CREATED:20240928T152007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T160425Z UID:8430-1733598000-1733603400@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Sing Noel! DESCRIPTION:A joyful celebration of Christmas in Carols and Music \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your Christmas celebrations off to the best possible start in the company of St Peter’s Singers and the beautiful setting of St Oswald’s Church in Guiseley! \n\n\n\n\nWith a fine mix of traditional Christmas music and carols\, old and new\, this will be the perfect opportunity to set aside the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations\, find some peace\, and feed the soul. \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s  Singers are directed by Alexander Woodrow\, with Shaun Turnbull accompanying on the organ. \n\n\n\nFestive refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nPay what you can\, either on-line or at the door \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers will be directed by Alexander Woodrow and accompanied at the organ by Shaun Turnbull. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/sing-noel/ LOCATION:St Oswald’s Church\, Guiseley\, Church St\, Guiseley\, W. Yorks\, LS20 9BB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sing-Noel-square-no-QR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T183000 DTSTAMP:20260707T153720Z CREATED:20240811T180204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T153720Z UID:8307-1730552400-1730572200@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Come and Sing ! DESCRIPTION:Book now to sing\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and Sing the Requiems by Gabriel Fauré and Sir John Rutter! \n\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to sing – or sing again! – Requiems by Gabriel Fauré or Sir John Rutter? \n\n\n\nHere’s your perfect chance to do so in a friendly environment and in the company of lots of other singers of all ages and ability! \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers will host the event and lead the singing in the glorious setting of Leeds Minster. It will be directed by the brilliant Alexander Woodrow\, with Shaun Turnbull on the Keys of the Minster’s famous Harrison & Harrison organ. \n\n\n\nBut the day will be made by your contribution\, along with those of so many other singers who also want to sing this music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow it works\n\n\n\nAll you need to do is to sign up\, and then turn up ! Copies of both works will be provided – if you have your own copy of the Novello edition of the Fauré Requiem\, or of the Rutter Requiem\, you are welcome to bring them. If you’ve not sung these works before or want to brush up on it\, then see ‘Learning the music’ below for details of a prior rehearsal and online help. \n\n\n\nRegistration will start at 1.00pm\, and the rehearsal at 1.30pm. There will be plenty of time and space for refreshments and socialising\, and we will conclude the afternoon with a performance starting at 5pm\, to which your friends and family will be welcome. Dress is smart casual. So it’s all set for an afternoon of fun singing some truly beautiful music! \n\n\n\nIn order for us to prepare well to welcome you\, you are asked to book ahead\, letting us know one or two important bits of information. Only a very small number of un-notified admissions will be allowed for special cases on the day. On-line booking will close at 6pm on 1 November. \n\n\n\nUnder 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. \n\n\n\nAudience are welcome to come for the performance at 5pm (doors open 4.30pm) – admission will cost £5 at the door or you can book online. \n\n\n\n\nBook now to sing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now to listen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have difficulties with booking online\, please email us on secretary@stpeters-singers.org.uk \n\n\n\nLearning the music\n\n\n\nNot sung these works before? Need some help? It would probably be a good idea to do some prep! \n\n\n\nRehearsal\n\n\n\nWe are pleased to announce that we will hold a prior rehearsal on Wednesday 30 October 7.30pm-9.00pm at Leeds Minster. This will be a friendly and relaxed event\, directed by Alex Woodrow with support from members of St Peter’s Singers\, and will be free of charge. However\, it is essential that you book for this as soon as possible and in any event not later than Saturday 26 October so that we can confirm its viability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now for the rehearsal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHomework\n\n\n\nThere are a number of websites and apps that may be able to help you (although this comes without warranty!): \n\n\n\nChoralLine : Download an App for your laptop\, phone or tablet; costs £9.99-£13.99 per work. The website offers samples so that you can see what you will get before you buy. The rehearsal is accompanied by clear spoken instructions helping you start at the right time\, and your voice part is played in a distinct sound to help you identify the notes correctly. The website also makes it simple to purchase a copy if you need to. \n\n\n\nChoralia : Free\, but the website is much more basic. There are a number of different options\, where you can hear just your part\, or all the parts with your part standing out\, or all the parts with yours at the same volume as the others. \n\n\n\nLearn Choral Music : Free\, but basic. \n\n\n\nPlease note: it is not possible for us to issue copies ahead of the event on 2 November. You may be able to borrow a copy from your local library. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster is about 5 minutes walk from Leeds Bus Station\, and about 15 minutes walk from Leeds Railway Station. There is on-street parking on the side streets nearby\, as well as the NCP Markets carpark ( 5 minutes) and the John Lewis carpark (10 minutes). \n\n\n\nThere is ramp access to the main doors beneath the tower\, with entrance to the grounds at the West End by the Lamb and Flag pub recommended to avoid the steps up from the street level. Once inside there there is step-free access to the nave and to the City of Leeds Room for refreshments and toilets. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/come-and-sing-faure-and-rutter/ LOCATION:LS19 6QL CATEGORIES:Come and Sing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/website_4-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T213000 DTSTAMP:20240620T222620Z CREATED:20240325T212222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T222620Z UID:6507-1719689400-1719696600@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Baroque Classics DESCRIPTION:Leeds Minster \n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmusical masterpieces from an elegant era \n\n\n\nwith period-instrument ensemble Manchester Baroque\n\n\n\n\nThis programme of glorious 18th-century Baroque music is sure to raise the spirits. \n\n\n\nBach\, Handel\, Corelli\, Scarlatti and Buxtehude each get to strut their stuff\, displaying all the beauty\, grace and emotional depth for which this period’s music is known. \n\n\n\nAnd we’re delighted to welcome Manchester Baroque who will bring their period instruments and historically-informed performance skills to make this concert truly a delight and one to remember. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nMagnificatattrib. Dietrich BuxtehudeMiserere meiFrancesco ScarlattiJesu\, meine FreudeJohann Sebastian BachConcerto Grosso Op6 No4Arcangelo CorelliDixit DominusGeorg Friedrich Handel\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nManchester Baroque \n\n\n\nPauline Nobes artistic director \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis programme brings together some of the best music from the Italian and German traditions in the Baroque era. The Magnificat\, often attributed to Buxtehude but without good evidence\, actually bears many of the hallmarks of Franco-Italian composers such as Carissimi and Lully\, and has a pleasant lilting style. \n\n\n\nThe Miserere by Francesco Scarlatti (brother of Alessandro and Uncle of Domenico) is a fine and under-rated work\, a suitably plangent setting of Psalm 51 strongly characterised by the affecting musical vocabulary of the time. St Peter’s Singers performed it in 2022 under post-Covid austerity measures and are pleased to revisit it with proper orchestral involvement\, not least because orchestral performances in the UK seem to be vanishingly rare. \n\n\n\nCorelli’s 12 Concerti Grossi Op 6\, which feature a concerted group of soloists within a small instrumental ensemble\, became hugely popular after their eventual publication in 1714\, some thirty years after their composition. Handel was among many composers to copy and adopt the form\, publishing in 1739 his own ”Opus 6′ set of 12 in honour of Corelli. \n\n\n\nJesu meine Freude is the most complex of Bach’s Motets\, being an elaboration of a well-known Lutheran hymn and demonstrating a wide range of compositional techniques\, possibly with an educational purpose in mind. Yet for all the density of the musical thought and the serious engagement with the text\, this is a joyful and uplifting work. \n\n\n\nComposed in 1707 when the precocious and highly ambitious 22-year old Handel had just arrived in Rome\, Dixit Dominus is a formidable tour-de-force from a composer who now found himself with access to some of the best musicians in Europe. Exhilarating for both performers and listeners alike\, this work will provide a fine ending to this concert. \n\n\n\nSince their launch in 2019\, Manchester Baroque has built a reputation for engaging and vibrant performances of historical music on period instruments. Through concerts of chamber music\, larger scale orchestral works and oratorios\, Manchester Baroque is committed to the continued development of historically informed performances. They are normally to be heard in Manchester\, so we welcome them to Leeds and are thrilled to make their work available to Yorkshire audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Leeds Minster is about 5 minutes walk from Leeds Bus Station\, and about 15 minutes walk from Leeds Railway Station. There is on-street parking on the side streets nearby\, as well as the NCP Markets carpark ( 5 minutes) and the John Lewis carpark (10 minutes). \n\n\n\nThere is ramp access to the main doors beneath the tower\, with entrance to the grounds at the West End by the Lamb and Flag pub recommended to avoid the steps up from the street level. Once inside there there is step-free access to the nave and to the City of Leeds Room for refreshments and toilets. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/baroque-classics/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Bach,Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BC-1-1-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T210000 DTSTAMP:20240506T120127Z CREATED:20240301T193915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T120127Z UID:7319-1716060600-1716066000@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Mystic Harmonies DESCRIPTION:a cappella choral music from three great eras\n\n\n\n\n\nSt John’s\, Sharow nr Ripon HG4 5BJ \n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSung in the superb acoustics of St. John’s Sharow\, this concert showcases some beautiful and varied a cappella choral music from three eras and spanning nearly five hundred years. \n\n\n\nYou can hear works from the Renaissance by John Sheppard\, Robert Parsons\, and an Italian nun called Raffaella Aleotti. \n\n\n\nYou can lose yourself in the sublime romantic harmonies of Anton Bruckner and Hubert Parry. \n\n\n\nAnd you can get a taste of what brilliant choral music written today sounds like\, with works by Ola Gjeilo\, Caroline Shaw and our own Matthew Oglesby. \n\n\n\nThere is something here for everyone. If you’ve not yet discovered the joys of choral music\, this would be a great place to start! \n\n\n\n\nThe concert will last about 90 minutes\, including an interval during which wine and juice will be served. \n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAve MariaRobert ParsonsVidi speciosamRaffaella AleottiThe Lords PrayerJohn SheppardIn PaceJohn SheppardAve MariaAnton BrucknerVirga JesseAnton BrucknerLocus isteAnton BrucknerChristus factus estAnton BrucknerMy Soul\, there is a country far beyond the starsHubert ParryI know my soul hath powerHubert ParryNever weather-beaten sailHubert ParryThere is an old beliefHubert ParryAnd the SwallowCaroline ShawPicking Fruit on the Feast of the TransfigurationMatthew OglesbyUbi caritasOla Gjeilo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/mystic-harmonies/ LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Sharow\, Ripon\, Berrygate Ln\, Sharow\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 5BJ CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MH-sharow-fb-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T210000 DTSTAMP:20240506T115450Z CREATED:20230909T140716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T115450Z UID:6558-1715455800-1715461200@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Mystic Harmonies DESCRIPTION:a cappella choral music from three great eras\n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster \n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSinging in the glorious setting of Leeds Minster\, St Peter’s Singers showcase some beautiful and varied a cappella choral music from three eras and spanning nearly five hundred years. \n\n\n\nYou can hear works from the Renaissance by John Sheppard\, Robert Parsons\, and an Italian nun called Raffaella Aleotti. \n\n\n\nYou can lose yourself in the sublime romantic harmonies of Anton Bruckner and Hubert Parry. \n\n\n\nAnd you can get a taste of what brilliant choral music written today sounds like\, with works by Ola Gjeilo\, Caroline Shaw and our own Matthew Oglesby. \n\n\n\nThere is something here for everyone. If you’ve not yet discovered the joys of choral music\, this would be a great place to start! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe concert will last about 90 minutes\, including an interval during which wine and juice will be served. \n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAve MariaRobert ParsonsVidi speciosamRaffaella AleottiThe Lords PrayerJohn SheppardIn PaceJohn SheppardAve MariaAnton BrucknerVirga JesseAnton BrucknerLocus isteAnton BrucknerChristus factus estAnton BrucknerMy Soul\, there is a country far beyond the starsHubert ParryI know my soul hath powerHubert ParryNever weather-beaten sailHubert ParryThere is an old beliefHubert ParryAnd the SwallowCaroline ShawPicking Fruit on the Feast of the TransfigurationMatthew OglesbyUbi caritasOla Gjeilo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\nPlease note this programme will be repeated on May 18 at St John’s Church\, Sharow nr Ripon HG4 5BJ \n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Leeds Minster is about 5 minutes walk from Leeds Bus Station\, and about 15 minutes walk from Leeds Railway Station. There is on-street parking on the side streets nearby\, as well as the NCP Markets carpark ( 5 minutes) and the John Lewis carpark (10 minutes). \n\n\n\nThere is ramp access to the main doors beneath the tower\, with entrance to the grounds at the West End by the Lamb and Flag pub recommended to avoid the steps up from the street level. Once inside there there is step-free access to the nave and to the City of Leeds Room for refreshments and toilets. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/a-cappella-classics/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MH-minster-fb-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T213000 DTSTAMP:20240401T165044Z CREATED:20230825T082057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T165044Z UID:6433-1711738800-1711747800@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:St John Passion DESCRIPTION:Leeds Minster \n\n\n\nJS Bach’s peerless music retells the story of the death of Jesus Christ.\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt John Passion\n\n\n\nJS Bach\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFirst performed 300 years ago on Good Friday 1724\, Bach’s St John Passion sets to music St John’s account of the events leading up to Christ’s death. Even now it remains an acknowledged masterpiece\, performed hundreds of times each year all over the world. \n\n\n\nWhat is the St John Passion ? \n\n\n\nIt is at times highly dramatic\, turbulent and emotional\, while soothing\, reflective\, grief-stricken at others. The choir switches roles between the mob calling for Jesus’ death and the Christian community throughout the ages observing and reliving the horror of those events. The soloists too act out the parts of the main characters while giving voice to the thoughts and feelings of bystanders such as ourselves. \n\n\n\nAs ever\, Bach’s music touches knowingly on our deepest and most complex emotions: love\, betrayal\, guilt\, grief. Despite coming from what seems like another world\, this work can still speak to us – moving\, fulfilling and uplifting. Step into that world – and find yourself more truly and deeply present in this one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe concert will finish at about 9.15pm. Tea and coffee will be served during the interval. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToby Ward Evangelist\n\n\n\nPhil Wilcox Christus\n\n\n\nColette Howarth\, Heather Pennwood\, Constanze Hartley\, Joanna Shiels\, Peter Condry \n\n\n\nChristopher Trenholme\, Scott Pennwood\, Quentin Brown\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nNational Festival Orchestra leader Sally Robinson\n\n\n\nShaun Turnbull continuo\n\n\n\nAlex Woodrow Conductor\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nToby Ward\, Evangelist (Narrator)\, hails from Otley and started his musical life as a boy chorister at Leeds Parish Church (as Leeds Minster then was). \n\n\n\nHe then progressed via a Choral Scholarship at Gloucester Cathedral to a Tenor Choral Scholarship in the world-famous choir of Kings College\, Cambridge\, and then to the Royal College of Music. \n\n\n\nHe founded and directs the acclaimed early music group Ensemble Pro Victoria\, and divides the rest of his professional time between singing\, work as an organist and continuo player\, and leading outreach workshops with young singers. \n\n\n\nphoto: Nick Rutter \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPhil Wilcox\, Christus\, is well-known in West Yorkshire\, having studied at Leeds Conservatoire\, sung in the Bradford Cathedral Choir and St Peter’s Singers\, and worked in many schools. \n\n\n\nFollowing further studies at the Royal Academy\, Phil has developed a wide and varied work portfolio\, singing Oratorio\, Opera for companies including English Touring Opera and Grange Park Opera\, and as a chorister for Opera North and the BBC Singers. \n\n\n\nPhil is very proud of his continuing outreach work as Learning and Participation Manager for Leeds Lieder\, and he conducts a number of choirs for Music in the Office. He is a regular performer on the UK ceilidh scene playing the bass guitar and piano accordion. \n\n\n\nphoto: Matt Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers gratefully acknowledge the generous support of \n\n\n\nThe Friends of the Music of Leeds Minster \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers’ presentation of Music for Good Friday is an annual event\, given by kind permission of Leeds Minster. It provides an opportunity to hear one of the great works of the sacred Oratorio repertoire in a context than a concert hall performance on a Saturday evening cannot provide\, and at a price that more people can afford. \n\n\n\nPast works receiving performance include: \n\n\n\n\nBach’s St John Passion\n\n\n\nBach’s B Minor Mass\n\n\n\nHandel’s Messiah \n\n\n\nBrahms’ German Requiem\n\n\n\nDvorak’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\nHaydn’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\nScarlatti’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\nOglesby’s Penthos\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Leeds Minster is about 5 minutes walk from Leeds Bus Station\, and about 15 minutes walk from Leeds Railway Station. There is on-street parking on the side streets nearby\, as well as the NCP Markets carpark (5 minutes) and the John Lewis carpark (10 minutes). \n\n\n\nThere is ramp access to the main doors beneath the tower\, with entrance to the grounds at the West End by the Lamb and Flag pub recommended to avoid the steps up from the street level. Once inside there there is step-free access to the nave and to the City of Leeds Room for refreshments and toilets. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/st-john-passion/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/StJohn-main_deets_square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231209T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231209T213000 DTSTAMP:20231122T082441Z CREATED:20230818T173755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T082441Z UID:6408-1702150200-1702157400@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:To hear the angels sing! DESCRIPTION:A feast of Carols and Christmas Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin St Peter’s Singers in the beautiful church of St John’s Baildon for an evening of festive choral music for Christmas\, with Carols for all to sing! \n\n\n\nThe programme will include traditional carols and carol arrangements by the likes of Holst and Willcocks\, together with one or two stunningly beautiful works by living composers. \n\n\n\nMulled wine and mince pies will be served \n\n\n\nThe perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nSussex Caroltrad. arranged Philip LedgerI saw three shipstrad. arranged Simon LindleyO Come all ye faithfularranged David WillcocksThe Angel Gabrieltrad. Basque\, arranged Edgar PettmanA Babe is bornWilliam MathiasCalypso CarolJohn BertalotAway in a Mangerarranged David WillcocksThere is no roseCecilia McDowallIntervalBethlehem DownPeter WarlockO magnum mysteriumMorten LauridsenGod rest ye merry\, gentlementrad. arranged David WillcocksSing Lullabytrad. Basque\, arranged Edgar PettmanThe Shepherds Farewell Hector BeliozHark\, the herald angels singFelix Mendelssohn arranged David WillcocksChristmas DayGustav Holst\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nShaun Turnbull organ \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/to-hear-the-angels-sing-2/ LOCATION:St. John’s Church\, Baildon\, Hall Cliffe\, Baildon\, BD17 6ND\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Angels-sing-2023-1-sq.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T180000 DTSTAMP:20231006T074455Z CREATED:20230805T181535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T074455Z UID:6280-1700312400-1700330400@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Come and Sing ! DESCRIPTION:Come and Sing Mozart’s Requiem and Handel’s Zadok the Priest with St Peter’s Singers! \n\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to sing Zadok the Priest (remember it at the Coronation?) or the Mozart Requiem ? \n\n\n\nHere’s your perfect chance to do so in a friendly environment and in the company of lots of other singers of all ages and ability! \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers will host the event and lead the singing in the glorious setting of Leeds Minster. It will be directed by the brilliant Alex Woodrow\, with Shaun Turnbull on the Keys of the Minster’s famous Harrison & Harrison organ. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCopies of both works will be provided – if you have your own copy of the Barenreiter edition of the Mozart\, or of Zadok the Priest\, you are welcome to bring them. If you want to get ahead and do some prep in advance\, you could try the ChoraLine App. \n\n\n\nRegistration will start at 1.00pm\, and the rehearsal at 1.30pm. There will be plenty of time and space for refreshments and socialising\, and we will conclude the afternoon with a performance starting at 5pm. Dress is smart casual. So it’s all set for an afternoon of fun singing some exhilarating music! \n\n\n\nIn order for us to prepare well to welcome you\, you are asked to book ahead\, letting us know one or two important bits of information. Only a very small number of un-notified admissions will be allowed for special cases on the day. On-line booking will close at 9pm on 17 November. \n\n\n\nUnder 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. \n\n\n\nAudience are welcome to come for the performance at 5pm (doors open 4.30pm) – admission will cost £10 at the door. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have difficulties with booking online\, please email us on secretary@stpeters-singers.org.uk URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/come-and-sing/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Artboard_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231030T131500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231030T141500 DTSTAMP:20230924T152707Z CREATED:20230818T171930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T152707Z UID:6393-1698671700-1698675300@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Songs of Serenity and Peace DESCRIPTION:Spiritual music for choir and organ from around the British Isles\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt. Anne’s Cathedral\, Cookridge St\, LS2 8BE \n\n\n\n1.15pm\, free admission \n\n\n\nThis programme of music for Choir and Organ starts in joyful and upbeat mood. It then transitions through expressions of both inward and outward turbulence to that sense of serenity and peace which maybe only music can invoke. A spiritual oasis during the working day! \n\n\n\nThe concert will last about 50 minutes. \n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nO Sing unto the LordJames MacMillanLet the people praise thee O GodWilliam MathiasFor lo\, I raise upCharles Villiers StanfordNunc DimittisGustav HolstLike as the hart desireth the waterbrooksHerbert HowellsLo\, the full final sacrificeGerald Finzi\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nLee Ward organ\n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow Conductor\n\n\n\nThis programme draws on music from all four corners of the British Isles (Stanford’s anthem being composed in Dublin in 1914\, although not published until 1939). MacMillan and Mathias\, Scottish and Welsh respectively\, set Psalm texts in upbeat and joyful mood. Stanford’s extraordinary setting of the prophet Habbakuk invokes the turbulence and upheaval brought by men of war before finding his way – via every choirboy’s favourite solo line ‘I will stand upon my watch’ – to a vision of serene hope. Howells’ and Holst’s works express that longing of the soul for inner peace\, a theme developed and expressed in more florid language by Richard Crashaw\, a poet in the Metaphysical tradition of John Donne and Thomas Traherne. As with so many English poets\, Finzi demonstrates his extraordinary feel for this text\, while the final ‘Amen’ won a recent light-hearted vote on Twitter for the best musical setting of the word… \n\n\n\nThis concert if promoted and provided free of charge by Leeds Leisure Services as part of the International Concert Season. St Peter’s Singers are grateful for the invitation to take part. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/songs-of-serenity-and-peace/ LOCATION:Leeds Cathedral\, Great George St\, Leeds\, LS2 8BE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SSP-Artboard_2-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T210000 DTSTAMP:20230622T074513Z CREATED:20230428T071405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T074513Z UID:6036-1688239800-1688245200@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Elizabethan Jewels DESCRIPTION:Choral Masterpieces from the Renaissance and the Modern Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Johns\, Sharow\, Ripon 1 July 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nPlease note: this concert will also be given at Leeds Minster on 24 June. For details and tickets please click here \n\n\n\nThis beautiful programme of choral masterpieces mixes and matches exquisite music from the times of the two Queens Elizabeth\, two golden eras of British choral music. \n\n\n\nYou will be able to hear works by the great William Byrd – who died 400 years ago this July – his friend Thomas Tallis\, and their Spanish counterparts Victoria and Lobo. \n\n\n\nAnd you can compare and contrast them with some of the most recent and stunning additions to our amazing British choral tradition – works by living composers Judith Weir\, Cecilia McDowall and James MacMillan. \n\n\n\nOr you can just sit\, soak it up and revel in its sheer beauty! \n\n\n\nThe concert will last about 1.5 hours including an interval\, during which refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nSet in the beautiful church and acoustics of St John’s Church in Sharow\, this concert is not to be missed! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nTo include: \n\n\n\nSing joyfullyWilliam ByrdGloria from Mass for 5 voicesWilliam ByrdO Lord\, make thy servant ElizabethWilliam ByrdI love all beauteous thingsJudith WeirWho shall separate usJames MacMillanSanctus and Benedictus from Mass for 5 voicesWilliam ByrdO nata luxThomas TallisIntervalO Radiant DawnJames MacMillanVidi speciosamTomas Luis de VictoriaThere is no rose of such vertuCecilia McDowallVersa est in luctumAlonso LoboAgnus Dei from Mass for 5 voicesWilliam ByrdEmendemus in meliusWilliam ByrdFaire is the heavenWilliam Harris\n\n\n\nThere will be an interval during which refreshments will be served \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\nTickets are available online or at the door \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note this programme will also be performed at Leeds Minster on 24 June at 7.30pm URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/elizabethan-jewels-2/ LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Sharow\, Ripon\, Berrygate Ln\, Sharow\, Ripon\, North Yorkshire\, HG4 5BJ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St-Peters-Singers-47496_websize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230624T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230624T210000 DTSTAMP:20230622T074304Z CREATED:20230427T072001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T074304Z UID:6004-1687635000-1687640400@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Elizabethan Jewels DESCRIPTION:Choral Masterpieces from the Renaissance and the Modern Day\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster June 24 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nPlease note this programme will be repeated on July 1 at St John’s Church\, Sharow nr Ripon. For tickets and details of that event\, please click here. \n\n\n\nThis beautiful programme of choral masterpieces mixes and matches exquisite music from the times of the two Queens Elizabeth\, two golden eras of British choral music. \n\n\n\nYou will be able to hear works by the great William Byrd – who died 400 years ago this July – his friend Thomas Tallis\, and their Spanish counterparts Victoria\, Guerrero and Lobo. \n\n\n\nAnd you can compare and contrast them with some of the most recent and stunning additions to our amazing British choral tradition – works by living composers Judith Weir\, Cecilia McDowall and James MacMillan. \n\n\n\nOr you can just sit\, soak it up and revel in its sheer beauty! \n\n\n\nThe concert will last about 1.5 hours including an interval\, during which refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nSet in the stunning surroundings of Leeds Minster\, this concert is not to be missed! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nTo include: \n\n\n\nSing joyfullyWilliam ByrdGloria from Mass for 5 voicesWilliam ByrdLaudate DominumFrancisco GuerreroO Lord\, make thy servant ElizabethWilliam ByrdI love all beauteous thingsJudith WeirWho shall separate usJames MacMillanSanctus and Benedictus from Mass for 5 voicesWilliam ByrdO nata luxThomas TallisIntervalO Radiant DawnJames MacMillanVidi speciosamTomas Luis de VictoriaThere is no rose of such vertuCecilia McDowallVersa est in luctumAlonso LoboAgnus Dei from Mass for 5 voicesWilliam ByrdEmendemus in meliusWilliam ByrdFaire is the heavenWilliam Harris\n\n\n\nThere will be an interval during which refreshments will be served \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note this programme will be repeated on July 1 at St John’s Church\, Sharow nr Ripon HG4 5BJ URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/elizabethan-jewels/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St-Peters-Singers-47496_websize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230407T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230407T200000 DTSTAMP:20230324T090621Z CREATED:20230215T083939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T090621Z UID:5739-1680894000-1680897600@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Music for Good Friday: Penthos DESCRIPTION:A new Requiem\n\n\n\nThe second performance of this visionary new work\n\n\n\ncreated and first performed in Leeds in 2018\n\n\n\n\nPenthos is a work for Choir\, Orchestra\, Organ and Soloists that combines high-quality music and poetry\, and lasts nearly an hour. \n\n\n\nIt takes the form of the traditional Requiem Mass\, but with new words exploring themes of reconciliation and forgiveness\, and music that reaches beyond the words to speak to – and affirm – our deepest human longings. \n\n\n\n\n\n“Put quite simply\, it is a work of depth\, maturity\, power\, beauty and sheer brilliance\, whose qualities are revealing themselves week by week in rehearsal.” \nAlex Woodrow\, Conductor\, St Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\n\n“So it is locally written and locally performed\, but trust me it will sound to you as if it has existed as a core of choral music for centuries. It is that good.” \nRichard Pascoe\, Member of St Peter’s Singers\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n“A striking quality of the auspicious premiere … was the communicative power of the Penthos Requiem to connect with the listener” \nGeoffrey Mogridge on Penthos in The Wharfedale Observer\n\n\n\nFor those who were present\, the first performance of Penthos in October 2018 was something they are unlikely to forget: Matthew Oglesby’s powerful music adding further imaginative and emotional depth to Hannah Stone’s visionary poetry. \n\n\n\nThe pandemic forced the postponement of the second performance\, planned for April 2020\, but we were determined that there should be another opportunity to hear this superb work. \n\n\n\nIf you couldn’t get to that first performance in 2018\, or you would like to hear it again… this is your chance\, not to be missed! \n\n\n\nHannah Stone and Matthew Oglesby live in or around Leeds. They are members of St Peter’s Singers and highly active in Leeds’ cultural life. \n\n\n\nFind out more about Penthos… \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nPenthos\n\n\n\nHannah Stone and Matthew Oglesby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nLucy Appleyard contralto \n\n\n\nQuentin Brown bass \n\n\n\nWilliam Campbell organ \n\n\n\nNational Festival Orchestra \n\n\n\nSally Robinson leader \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow conductor \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers gratefully acknowledge the generous support of \n\n\n\nThe Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Friends of the Music of Leeds Minster \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers’ presentation of Music for Good Friday is an annual event\, given by kind permission of Leeds Minster. It provides an opportunity to hear one of the great works of the sacred Oratorio repertoire in a context than a concert hall performance on a Saturday evening cannot provide\, and at a price that more people can afford. \n\n\n\nPast works receiving performance include: \n\n\n\n\nBach’s St John Passion\n\n\n\nBach’s B Minor Mass\n\n\n\nHandel’s Messiah \n\n\n\nBrahms’ German Requiem\n\n\n\nDvorak’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\nHaydn’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\nScarlatti’s Stabat Mater URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/music-for-good-friday-penthos/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/socmed-main.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230211T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230211T170000 DTSTAMP:20230206T202307Z CREATED:20230109T180404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T202307Z UID:5591-1676131200-1676134800@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Double Entendre DESCRIPTION:from Schütz to Pärt – glorious music for two choirs\n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster LS2 7DJ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s not often you get to hear two choirs for the price of one! \n\n\n\nChoirs sometimes combine to form a large chorus for a work on a grand scale\, but this is different. \n\n\n\nIn this unique event\, Leeds Guild of Singers and St Peter’s Singers combine to offer music for single choir\, double choir and much in between. You can experience the thrill of hearing all 70 voices singing together in works such as Rheinberger’s glorious Mass in E flat\, but also enjoy the contrasts of each choir singing on their own. \n\n\n\nThe programme includes a broad range of choral music ranging from the early German music of Schütz and Buxtehude through Romantic works by Mendelssohn\, Rheinberger and Rachmaninoff to more modern works by Schnittke and Arvo Pärt. \n\n\n\nThe concert takes place in the beautful setting of Leeds Minster at 4pm on Saturday 11 February\, and will last about an hour. Refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nDenn er hat seinen Engeln befohlenFelix MendelssohnThree sacred hymnsAlfred SchnittkeJauchzet dem HerrnHeinrich SchützMagnificatDieterich BuxtehudeMagnificatArvo PärtChoral ConcertoSergei RachmaninoffMass in E flat ‘Cantus Missae’Joseph Rheinberger\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Guild of Singers \n\n\n\nBenjamin Kirk Conductor \n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow Conductor URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/double-entendre/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Double-entendre-socmed-final-A.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T213000 DTSTAMP:20221120T181236Z CREATED:20221116T220521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T181236Z UID:5499-1671305400-1671312600@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:To Hear the Angels Sing DESCRIPTION:A feast of Christmas carols and other heavenly music !\n\n\n\n\n\nSelby Abbey YO8 4PU \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet in the stunning surroundings of Selby’s beautiful Abbey\, and laden with music celebrating the mystery as well as the joy of Christmas\, this will be a concert to lighten the darkness and lift the gloom. \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers bring a delightful programme of Christmas Music from across the ages\, from the timeless glory of the Renaissance masters to the atmospheric carols of modern-day greats such as John Rutter\, Will Todd\, Benjamin Britten\, Cecilia McDowall and Morten Lauridsen. \n\n\n\nTruly a chance to hear the angels sing – and with mince pies and mulled wine on offer\, the perfect way to start your festivities! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nSussex Carolarr Philip LedgerCandlelight CarolJohn RutterO Magnum MysteriumTomas Luis da VictoriaHodieJan SweelinckThere is no roseCecilia McDowallThree Movements from ‘Ceremony of Carols’Benjamin BrittenOrgan solo:Fantasia on Christmas CarolRalph Vaughan WilliamsIntervalSilent Nightarr David HoulderO Magnum MysteriumFrancis PoulencMy Lord has comeWill ToddThe LambJohn TavenerThree Advent CarolsFrancis JacksonO Magnum MysteriumMorten LauridsenDing Dong Merrilyarr Mack Wilberg\n\n\n\nplus carols for all to sing \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nOliver Waterer organ \n\n\n\nAlex Woodrow director URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/to-hear-the-angels-sing/ LOCATION:Selby Abbey\, The Crescent\, Selby\, YO8 4PU\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Angels-sing-2022-2-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T171500 DTSTAMP:20221107T183347Z CREATED:20220629T215344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T183347Z UID:5274-1668873600-1668878100@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:A Vision of Albion DESCRIPTION:Vaughan Williams and the soul of English music\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster LS2 7DJ\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ choral music\, given in honour of his 150th anniversary\, explores some of the colours and sounds of what we now recognize as the greatest and most authentic voice of English music to emerge after the Great War. \n\n\n\nThe programme encompasses both folksong and some of his most sublime spiritual outpourings. \n\n\n\nThe concert will last about an hour and a half\, including an interval\, during which refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nCoelos ascendit hodieCharles Villiers StanfordJustorum AnimaeCharles Villiers StanfordBeati quorum viaCharles Villiers StanfordThere is an old beliefHubert ParryO taste and seeRalph Vaughan WilliamsO Clap your handsRalph Vaughan WilliamsMass in G MinorRalph Vaughan WilliamsIntervalThe Turtle DoveRalph Vaughan WilliamsLinden LeaRalph Vaughan WilliamsReconciliation (from Dona nobis pacem)Ralph Vaughan WilliamsNunc dimittisGustav HolstLord\, thou has been our refugeRalph Vaughan Williams\n\n\n\n\nVaughan Williams was a man of contradictions\, not least as an agnostic with a profound sense and desire for the spiritual. He found his voice as he sought out\, preserved and assimilated the folksongs of England\, finding in them a simplicity of musical expression a world away from the music of Empire\, and then transforming that material into profound high art\, capable of speaking to and for a nation in a way his Edwardian predecessors no longer could. \n\n\n\nOur programme showcases the influences of his teachers Parry and Stanford which he absorbed but gradually left behind. It includes some of his folksong arrangements\, and some of his finest spiritual music – the Mass in G Minor\, first performed 100 years ago almost to the day\, and the anthem O God our help in ages past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nDavid Grealy – organ \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow Director URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/a-vision-of-albion/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/aVofA-1-lg-CMYK.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T171500 DTSTAMP:20221014T064319Z CREATED:20220629T211537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T064319Z UID:5262-1666454400-1666458900@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:From Earth to Heaven DESCRIPTION:Music from the Minsters of Leeds and York\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster LS2 7DJ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMoving\, spiritual music by the late Dr Francis Jackson\, Sir Edward Bairstow and Philip Moore celebrating the connection between the Minsters of Leeds and York. \n\n\n\nDr Francis Jackson\n\n\n\nThis concert is given in tribute to Dr Francis Jackson\, who passed away early this year\, aged 104. \n\n\n\nIt will last about 90 minutes\, including an interval\, during which refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nBenediciteFrancis JacksonMagnificat in GFrancis JacksonNunc dimittis in GFrancis JacksonAll wisdom cometh from the LordPhilip MooreStabat MaterFrancis JacksonIntervalLet all mortal flesh keep silenceEdward BairstowI sat down under his shadowEdward BairstowEvening HymnFrancis JacksonTu es PetrusPhilip MooreFrom Earth to HeavenPhilip Moore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster has been fortunate to enjoy a long-established musical relationship with York Minster\, going back to the time that Sir Edward Bairstow moved from Leeds to York in 1913 to take up the position of Organist and Director of Music\, a post he held until his death in 1946. \n\n\n\nDuring his tenure Bairstow oversaw the development of Francis Jackson from chorister to assistant organist\, with Jackson eventually succeeding him at the tender age of 28. Dr Jackson held the post until his retirement in 1982 and was succeeded by Philip Moore who in turn stayed until 2008\, completing a span of 95 years’ occupation of the post between them. \n\n\n\nAll three wrote music for choirs based at Leeds Minster (then Leeds Parish Church)\, with Jackson and Moore completing commissions for both the Choir of Leeds Parish Church and St Peter’s Singers as their relationships with the choirs and their Director Dr Simon Lindley developed. Today’s recital celebrates these connections as we pay special homage to Dr Jackson. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme notes\n\n\n\nThe recital opens with Bairstow’s internationally-renowned Motet Let all mortal flesh keep silence\, written for the choir of Leeds Parish Church in 1906\, and recorded by St Peter’s Singers in 2014. \n\n\n\nFrom Jackson’s pen come his much-loved Benedicite (which featured in this summer’s Platinum Jubilee service at St Paul’s)\, and Evening Service in G (‘Me in G’ as he called it). If the haunting Nunc Dimittis (‘Lord\, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace’) suggests a willingness to dwell on what may greet all of us one day\, then the stunning harmonies of Evening Hymn suggest both vision and confidence on that front. The programme also affords a rare chance to hear his Stabat Mater\, composed for St Peter’s Singers’ 20th anniversary in 1997. \n\n\n\nPhilip Moore’s music is represented by his haunting anthem All wisdom cometh from the Lord\, by his rumbustious setting of the text Tu es Petrus (‘You are Peter\, and on this rock I will build my church’)\, composed for the 40th anniversary of St Peter’s Singers in 2017\, and finally by From earth to heaven. This was commissioned by Leeds Parish Church in 1997 for the dedication of the magnificent Sally Scott window that depicts Jacob’s Ladder over the entrance to the Minster’s Nave – we are thrilled to welcome the University of York Brass Ensemble and the choir of Abbey Grange Academy to join us in this fabulous work. \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nUniversity of York Brass Ensemble \n\n\n\nChoir of Abbey Grange Academy \n\n\n\nWilliam Campbell Organ \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow Director URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/minster-music/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fromEtoH-socmed-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220709T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220709T210000 DTSTAMP:20220629T202713Z CREATED:20220502T115514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T202713Z UID:5128-1657395000-1657400400@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:A Choral Fancy DESCRIPTION:A varied and entertaining selection of musical delights for a Summer Evening \n\n\n\nSt Cuthbert’s Church\, Pateley Bridge \n\n\n\nnr Harrogate HG3 5LQ \n\n\n\nSaturday 9 July\, 7.30pm \n\n\n\nTickets £10 available at the door or here \n\n\n\nBar open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nApproximate duration 90 minutes (including an interval) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nI was glad Hubert ParryNever weather beaten sailHubert ParryI know my soul hath powerHubert ParryThere is an old beliefHubert ParryOrgan solo: Psalm Prelude Set 2\, No 3 Herbert HowellsZadok the Priest Georg Friedrich HandelMy heart is inditingGeorg Friedrich HandelAbendliedJosef RheinbergerLux aeternaJames MacMillan Interval Vinea mea electaFrancois PoulencTimor et tremorFrancois PoulencOrgan Solo: RhosymedreRalph Vaughan WilliamsThe HillsJohn IrelandLinden LeaRalph Vaughan WilliamsThe Turtle DoveRalph Vaughan WilliamsThe Blue BirdCharles Villiers StanfordWeaver BirdMatthew OglesbyOrgan solo: Tu es PetrusJeanne DemessieuxTu es PetrusPalestrinaTu es PetrusPhilip Moore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnthony Gray organ \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow director \n\n\n\nThis programme incorporates a delightful mix of styles and sounds. There’s a nod to the Queen’s Jubilee with two of Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Parry’s I was glad\, together with three of his beautiful Songs of Farewell. Rheinberger’s Abendlied (Evening Hymn) brings a more reflective mood\, while James Macmillan’s Lux aeterna allows us to briefly revisit our Songs of Solace recital last October and remember those lost in the pandemic. \n\n\n\nAfter an interval\, two of Poulenc’s short Motets take us briefly to the very different sound world of twentieth century French spiritual music\, before we switch to a more relaxed set of secular part songs\, including the well-known Linden Lea by Vaughan Williams and Stanford’s gorgeous The Blue Bird. This group finishes with Weaver Bird\, a short composition by our in-house duo poet Hannah Stone and composer Matthew Oglesby. \n\n\n\nWe finish\, fittingly for a choir with our name\, with two settings of the text Tu es Petrus (‘You are Peter’)\, one by the 16th century master Palestrina\, and the other composed for our 40th anniversary in 2017 by Philip Moore\, formerly Organist of York Minster. \n\n\n\nAnthony Gray plays the organ and Alex Woodrow directs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHG3 5LQ URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/a-choral-fancy/ LOCATION:St Cuthbert’s Church\, Pateley Bridge\, nr Harrogate HG3 5LQ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/LindenLea-Main-2c-sm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T203000 DTSTAMP:20220525T213833Z CREATED:20220502T121603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T213833Z UID:5138-1654975800-1654979400@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:I was glad DESCRIPTION:Music to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee\, including favourites such as Zadok the Priest and I was glad \n\n\n\nLeeds Minster \n\n\n\n2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds LS2 7DJ \n\n\n\nSaturday 11 June\, 7.30pm \n\n\n\nTickets £15\, Concessions £12\, Free FTE / Under-18 (to include a glass of wine or juice) \n\n\n\nApproximate duration 60 minutes \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be served afterwards \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nI was glad Hubert ParryO clap your handsOrlando GibbonsZadok the Priest Georg Friedrich HandelCrown Imperial (organ) William Walton Thou wilt keep himS S WesleyCredo from Mass in G minorRalph Vaughan Williams Sanctus from Mass in G Minor Ralph Vaughan WilliamsThe HillsJohn IrelandTe lucis ante TerminumFrancis JacksonI love all beauteous thingsJudith Weir\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nShaun Turnbull organ \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow director \n\n\n\nThe music for this recital is drawn mostly from Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation in 1953\, including well-known classics such as Handel’s Zadok the Priest and Parry’s I was glad. The short anthem Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace by SS Wesley\, once organist of Leeds Minster\, is part of the mix\, along with movements from Vaughan Williams’ Mass in G Minor in this his 150th Anniversary. \n\n\n\nThe programme looks back briefly\, as did the Coronation\, to the music of Queen Elizabeth I\, and forwards to the current day with a composition by the late Francis Jackson from the 2011 Choirbook for the Queen\, and a work by Judith Weir\, the current Master of the Queen’s Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster – access\n\n\n\nPublic parking is available on the street and in the car park opposite the Palace Hotel at the eastern end of Leeds Minster. There is also a large NCP car park next to Leeds Markets on the other side of the railway\, and the John Lewis carpark slightly further away. \n\n\n\nLeeds Minster URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/i-was-glad/ LOCATION:LS19 6QL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Glasspic-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220415T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220415T201500 DTSTAMP:20220318T083321Z CREATED:20220226T105625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T083321Z UID:4928-1650049200-1650053700@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Dolorosa DESCRIPTION:Music for Good Friday \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster \n\n\n\nGood Friday\, 15 April\, 7.00pm \n\n\n\nA programme of beautiful and deeply expressive Italian music composed for the time when the Christian church commemorates the death of Christ. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to hear Allegri’s famous Miserere live! \n\n\n\nTickets £15\, Concessions £12\, (Free FTE / Under-18) \n\n\n\nApproximate duration 75 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nCrucifixus est pro nobis Antonio LottiMiserere meiFrancesco ScarlattiMiserere mei Gregorio AllegriStabat Mater dolorosa Domenico Scarlatti \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSally Ladds cello \n\n\n\nGraham Thorpe organ \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nAlexander Woodrow director \n\n\n\nOur ‘Music for Good Friday’ series resumes after the pandemic with a programme of Italian music including Allegri’s famous Miserere. \n\n\n\nThe Miserere is a setting of Psalm 51 – ‘Have mercy upon me O God after thy great goodness’. Although it properly belongs to the previous day\, its penitential nature makes it an entirely suitable response to the crucifixion of Christ. So the programme includes both the plainchant setting by Allegri and Francesco Scarlatti’s more elaborate version from the Baroque age. \n\n\n\nThe medieval poem Stabat Mater Dolorosa (‘The grieving mother stood weeping while her son hung on the cross’) has been set to music countless times. This setting\, by Domenico Scarlatti\, exploits all the richness of expression afforded by ten vocal parts and is one of the classics of the Baroque period. \n\n\n\nThe programme is completed by Antonio Lotti’s famous 8-part setting of the text Crucifixus est prop nobis (‘He was crucified for us’). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster – access\n\n\n\nPublic parking is available on the street and in the car park opposite the Palace Hotel at the eastern end of Leeds Minster. There is also a large NCP car park next to Leeds Markets on the other side of the railway\, and the John Lewis carpark slightly further away. \n\n\n\n\n\nItalian Renaissance and Baroque music for Good Friday URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/event-dolorosa/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220314T131500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220314T140500 DTSTAMP:20220221T201254Z CREATED:20220212T130343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T201254Z UID:4813-1647263700-1647266700@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:French spiritual music from the 20th century DESCRIPTION:St Peter’s Singers perform french spiritual music by Francis Poulenc and Maurice Duruflé in the stunning setting and acoustics of St Anne’s Cathedral. \n\n\n\n\nMonday 14 March 1.15pm \n\n\n\nLeeds Cathedral \n\n\n\nCookridge St\, Leeds LS2 8BE \n\n\n\nPoulenc’s Quatre motettes pour un temps de pénitence (Four Motets for a time of penitence) provide a surprisingly sensuous and rich opener. Duruflé’s emotionally charged Requiem weaves plainsong melodies into haunting and at times tempestuous moments of musical beauty. You may well leave floating on a couple of inches of clear air! \n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to take a moment of peace and beauty away from all the noise. Admission is free! \n\n\n\nQuatre motettesFrancis PoulencRequiem MassMaurice Duruflé\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nJoanna Shiels – mezzo \n\n\n\nQuentin Brown – baritone \n\n\n\nSally Ladds – cello \n\n\n\nDarius Battiwalla – organ \n\n\n\nAlex Woodrow – director \n\n\n\nThis concert forms part of the Leeds International Concert season series of lunchtime Organ recitals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLS2 8BE URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/french-spiritual-music-from-the-20th-century/ LOCATION:LS19 6QL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211217T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211217T210000 DTSTAMP:20211206T085323Z CREATED:20211122T214837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T085323Z UID:4641-1639769400-1639774800@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:To hear the Angels sing DESCRIPTION:A feast of Christmas Carols and other heavenly music! \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers sing a divine mix of Carols and beautiful Christmas music that go to the heart of Christmas\, in the glorious setting of Leeds Minster. \n\n\n\nThe concert will feature music by Bach\, Rutter\, Tavener\, Todd\, Holst\, Gant\, Joubert\, MacMillan and Lauridsen\, as well as carols and carol arrangements by Willcocks\, Pettman and Jacques\, with carols for all to join in with. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to take a moment of peace and beauty away from all the noise\, and hear the angels sing! \n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster – access and Covid security\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster is a large and well-ventilated building\, with sufficient room for you to space out as you wish. We welcome everyone to this recital\, and make a simple request\, in line with the Minster’s recently revised policy\, that you respect other members of the audience by wearing a face-covering at all times when in building. \n\n\n\nPublic parking is available on the street and in the car park opposite the Palace Hotel at the eastern end of Leeds Minster. There is also a large NCP car park next to Leeds Markets on the other side of the railway\, and the John Lewis carpark slightly further away. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/event-angels-sing/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Angels-sing-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T220000 DTSTAMP:20211101T212225Z CREATED:20211010T140902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T212225Z UID:4199-1638041400-1638050400@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Hallelujah ! Messiah returns DESCRIPTION:Hallelujah – Messiah returns !\n\n\n\nHandel’s Messiah returns to Leeds after an unwelcome and enforced absence.\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster\n\n\n\nSaturday 27 November 2021 7.30pm\n\n\n\nCome and hear this glorious\, life-affirming music! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTickets £15\, £12 concessions\, Free FTE / Under-18s all to include a glass of wine or juice and a free programme \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHandel’s Messiah has been a favourite of Yorkshire audiences and choirs for many years\, and no wonder. The music and texts exude a warm and sympathetic glow and somehow draw our attention above all else to the humanity of its subject. Feel-good music\, that has been sorely missed. \n\n\n\nAlex Woodrow directs St Peter’s Singers and a stellar lineup of (mostly) young soloists. Tom Moore accompanies on the Minster’s fabulous Harrison organ. \n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers are proud to present the first major performance of the work in Leeds since the pandemic started. What better way is there to start your preparations for Christmas ? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeeds Minster – access and Covid security\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLeeds Minster is a large and seemingly well-ventilated building\, with sufficient room for you to space out as you wish. We welcome everyone to this concert\, and make a simple request\, in line with the Minster’s policy\, that you respect other members of the audience by wearing a face-covering when entering and leaving the building. \n\n\n\nPublic parking is available on the street and in the car park opposite the Palace Hotel at the eastern end of Leeds Minster. There is also a large NCP car park next to Leeds Markets on the other side of the railway\, and the John Lewis carpark slightly further away. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/hallelujah/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-Glasspic-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T173000 DTSTAMP:20211009T132024Z CREATED:20211006T195456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T132024Z UID:4195-1635611400-1635615000@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Songs of Solace DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy some space and time for reflection as St Peter’s Singers sing exquisite music by Purcell\, Croft\, Greene\, Harris\, Howells and MacMillan. This recital is given in remembrance of those who died during the pandemic. Admission is free (retiring collection). \n\n\nFind out more URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/songs-of-solace/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Solace-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200410T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200410T203000 DTSTAMP:20200204T234556Z CREATED:20200204T234556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T234556Z UID:1616-1586545200-1586550600@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:Music for Good Friday 2020 - Penthos Requiem DESCRIPTION:Music for Good Friday 2020\n\n\n\nOur presentation of Music for Good Friday 2020 offers a second opportunity to hear Matthew Oglesby’s superb new Requiem Penthos. \n\n\n\nComposed to a text by fellow St Peter’s Singer Hannah Stone\, this assured and diverse work received its first performance to great acclaim in October 2018. Find out more! \nThe programme also includes Allegri’s famous Miserere and music by Bruckner and Mauersberger. \n\n\n\nGood Friday 10 April 2020 7.00 pm at Leeds Minster. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\nMusic for Good Friday – Penthos\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristus factus est pro nobis \n\nAnton Bruckner\n\n\n\nMiserere \n\nGregorio Allegri\n\n\n\nWie liegt die Stadt so wust \n\nRudolf Mauersberger\n\n\n\nPenthos \n\nMatthew Oglesby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucy Appleyard\nmezzo\n\n\nQuentin Brown\nbass\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nNational Festival Orchestra \n\n\n\nAlasdair Jamieson \n\n\n\nconductor\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers’ presentation of Music for Good Friday is an annual event\, given by kind permission of Leeds Minster. It provides an opportunity to hear one of the great works of the sacred Oratorio repertoire in a context than a concert hall performance on a Saturday evening cannot provide\, and at a price that more people can afford. \n\n\n\nPast works receiving performance include: \n\n\n\n\nBach’s St John Passion\nBach’s B Minor Mass\nHandel’s Messiah\nBrahms’ German Requiem\nDvorak’s Stabat Mater\nHaydn’s Stabat Mater\n\n\n\n\nFor more insights and opinion\, read our blog! \n\n\n\nPublic parking is available on the street and in the car park opposite the Palace Hotel at the eastern end of Leeds Minster. This may be free of charge on Good Friday\, but you are advised to check this with the City authorities. There is also a large NCP car park next to Leeds Markets on the other side of the railway. URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/music-for-good-friday-2020-penthos-requiem/ LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS2 7DJ\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200217T130500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200217T140000 DTSTAMP:20200204T232439Z CREATED:20200204T231052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T232439Z UID:1629-1581944700-1581948000@stpeters-singers.org.uk SUMMARY:A century of English Church Music DESCRIPTION:A century of English Church Music\n\n\n\nThis programme traces a line through more than a century of English Church Music\, from Edward Elgar through Benjamin Britten to Philip Moore. \n\n\n\nOutstanding works and deeply moving music\, beginning with Philip Moore’s brilliant and exciting Tu es Petrus\, commissioned by St Peter’s Singers to celebrate our 40th anniversary and first performed in 2018. \nThis concert is part of Leeds International Concert Season. \n  \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTu es Petrus\nPhilip Moore\n\n\nAll wisdom cometh from the Lord\nPhilip Moore\n\n\nEcce sacerdos magnus\nEdward Elgar\n\n\nGreat is the Lord (Psalm 48)\nEdward Elgar\n\n\nAve verum corpus\nEdward Elgar\n\n\nGive unto the Lord (Psalm 29)\nEdward Elgar\n\n\nRejoice in the Lamb\nBenjamin Britten\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Peter’s Singers \n\n\n\nDavid Houlder organ \n\n\n\nAlasdair Jamieson \n\n\n\nconductor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore concerts\n\n\n\nFor news and views\, follow our blog ! URL:https://stpeters-singers.org.uk/event/a-century-of-english-church-music/ LOCATION:Leeds Town Hall\, The Headrow\, Leeds\, W. Yorks\, LS1 3AD\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR