Music at St Matthews
| Published: 11th January 2008 14:23 |
2008 Series
This season we feature some of the cornerstones of the Choral repertory. Handel's Messiah needs little introduction but it will be a rare treat to hear it performed by the next generation of musicians. Monteverdi's setting of Vespers is one of the great set pieces of early 17th century liturgical music. This performance with a large choir and spectacular Period Instrument Orchestra will bring the glories of music at St Mark's in Venice to St Matthew's Chapel Allerton!
Music for the liturgy on a more intimate scale is provided by The University Liturgical Choir and The Choir of St Matthew's whilst St Matthew's organ gets another chance to shine when we welcome organist Nigel Gotteri to join the choir for their Advent concert.
For repertoire in a lighter vein in the Autumn we welcome Leeds Gilbert and Sullivan Society in a programme of favourite music by G&S and others.
We hope you will find these events enjoyable and we look forward to welcoming you to our third concert series.
Event 1: February
Saturday 16th at 7.30pm
Chamber Music Recital by Students of Leeds University School of Music.
We are delighted to welcome performance students from The School of Music who have gained an enviable reputation for the quality of their performance and their imaginative programming.
Event 2 : March
Tuesday 11th at 7.30pm
G.F.Handel The Messiah performed by The Choir and Orchestra of the Grammar School at Leeds - directed by Andrew Wheeler.
Event 3 : April
Sunday 20th at 6.30pm
Monteverdi Vespers - This performance will be the culmination of two days of intensive rehearsals led by The Leeds Guild of Singers with their director Graham Coatman.
For information on the choral workshop days contact 0113 268 0600 or see www.leedsguildofsingers.org.uk
Note that under 16's will be admitted to this concert free of charge.
Event 4 : June
Saturday 7th at 7.30pm
Leeds University Liturgical Choir
Director : Bryan White
Following their highly successful recital last season we are delighted to see the return of this talented choir in a varied programme of a capella repertoire.
Event 5 : October
Saturday 4th at 7.30pm
Not only but also....An evening with the Leeds Gilbert and Sullivan Society. This award winning company will feature favourites from their G & S repertoire and a few surprises.
Event 6 : December
Saturday 6th at 7.30pm
Music for Advent with the choir of St Matthew's and guest organist Nigel Gotteri. The programme will include organ works by J.S. Bach, Francis Jackson, Kenneth Leighton and others with popular choral music for Advent.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: £10
Adult Concessions: £7
Students & under 18's £3
