Centuries of song, featuring Renaissance Motets, 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.
Come 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.
Marking 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) …
In 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!
So 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!
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.
St Peter’s is an accessible venue with good facilities. For details of arrangements for disabled access, please visit the church’s website.
