Intricate RenaissanceMotets, 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’sThe 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.
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.
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.
Centuries of song, featuring RenaissanceMotets, Romantic masterworks, and beloved 20th-century classics
Reaching from the celestial heights of the Sistine Chapel to the rolling hills of the English countryside, join us for a journey through the evolution of the human voice. We begin in the Renaissance, where the intricate Polyphony of Victoria and Aleotti offered a glimpse of the divine. This sacred devotion finds a new, powerful emotional depth in the German Romantic masterpieces of Brahms, Bruckner, and Mendelssohn.
Following the interval, the mood shifts as we celebrate the secular spirit of the 20th century. Through the nostalgic folk-harmonies of Vaughan Williams and Stanford, and concluding with the iconic modern storytelling of Les Misérables and Paul Simon, we explore how choral music continues to capture the essence of our shared experience.
Admission is free; donations are solicited towards the work of St Alkmunds.
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.
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.
