List of Concerts with repertoire

A Summer Idyll

A wonderful evening, singing summer treats, both well known and new, and we were particularly proud to present the World Première of “The Lake at Carrowmore” by Sir Granville Bantock.

• Bantock, Granville: The Lake at Carrowmore (Jul 1, 2018) First performance: the manuscript of this work was rescued by the conductor, Stephen Anthony Brown.
• Bennett, William Sterndale: Come live with me (Jul 1, 2018) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel: Sea Drift Op. 69 (Jul 1, 2018)
• Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel: Summer is gone (Jul 1, 2018)
• Elgar, Edward: As Torrents in Summer (Jul 1, 2018)
• Elgar, Edward: Owls (an epitaph) (Jul 1, 2018)
• Elgar, Edward: They are at rest, anthem (Jul 1, 2018)
• Grainger, Percy: Brigg Fair (arr) (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 02, 2011) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert June 2003
• Macfarren, George: Orpheus with his Lute (Jul 1, 2018)
• Macfarren, George: When daisies pied (Jul 1, 2018) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Parry, Hubert: Music, when soft voices die (Jul 1, 2018)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: There is an old belief (Jul 1, 2018) (Mar 27, 2010)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: The Bluebird (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 13, 2013) (May 16, 2009) (Jan 31, 2009) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: The Swallow (Jul 1, 2018)
• Sullivan, Arthur: The Long Day Closes (Jul 1, 2018) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Rest (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 11, 2015)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: The Turtle Dove (arr) (Jul 1, 2018) (Jun 23, 2007)

Mar 24, 2018

Beyond the Stage

This concert will feature music written by composers normally associated with the world of opera. including the very unusual setting of the Stabat Mater of 1590 by Palestrina as adapted by Wagner in 1848. Another unusual and rarely performed item will by Wagner's homage to his hero Weber, An Webers Grabe.

• Meyerbeer, Giacomo : Pater noster (Mar 24, 2018)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Hor ch’el ciel e la terra e’l vento tace (Mar 24, 2018)
• Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Ave verum corpus (Mar 24, 2018)
• Palestrina, Giovanni: Stabat mater (arr. Wagner) (Mar 24, 2018) Soloists: Claire Jones, Sue Theodoreson, William Gould, Will Kendal, Julie Evans, Olivia Tassell, Ian Jones, Robert Wicke
• Rossini, Gioacchino: O salutaris Hostia (1857) (Mar 24, 2018)
• Rossini, Gioacchino: Salve o Vergine Maria (Mar 24, 2018)
• Strauss, Richard: Fröhlich im Maien (Mar 24, 2018) Arranged by Stephen Anthony Brown
• Verdi, Giuseppe: Ave Maria (Mar 24, 2018)
• Verdi, Giuseppe: Pater Noster (Mar 24, 2018) (Sep 22, 1991) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Wagner, Richard: An Webers Grabe (Hebt an den Sang) (Mar 24, 2018) Arranged by Stephen Anthony Brown

Nov 18, 2017

Monteverdi Vespers

This seminal work from 1610 was performed with original instruments, fittingly in the 450th year of Monteverdi’s birth. The Allegri Singers were joined by tenors Greg Tassell and Gareth Edmunds, sopranos Eloise Irving and Chloe Morgan, and The Queen’s Players early music ensemble with Adrian Woodward.

• Monteverdi, Claudio: Vespers (Nov 18, 2017) With tenors Greg Tassell and Gareth Edmunds, sopranos Eloise Irving and Chloe Morgan and the Queen's Players early music ensemble with Adrian Woodward

Jul 8, 2017

Summertime

Our summer concert was held at the delightful St Barnabas Church, Beckenham BR3 6PP, and featured a light programme including, of course, George Gershwin’s Summertime, John Rutter’s Birthday Madrigals, works by Eric Whitacre, and choral arrangements of some popular songs.

• Anon, : Sumer is icumen in (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 02, 2011) Arranged by Tom Bullard
• Arlen, Harold: Over the Rainbow (Jul 8, 2017) Arr. Stephen Anthony Brown
• Bennet, John: All Creatures Now (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Gershwin, George: Summertime (Jul 8, 2017) (Jun 18, 2005) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Gibbons, Orlando: The silver swan (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 11, 2015) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Morley, Thomas: Now is the month of maying (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 11, 2015) (Jun 18, 2005) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Porter, Cole: Let's do it (Jul 8, 2017) Arr. Stephen Anthony Brown
• Porter, Cole: Night and Day (arr. Keith Roberts) (Jul 8, 2017) (Jun 18, 2005) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Rutter, John: Birthday Madrigals (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (May 18, 2002) 1. It was a lover and his lass 2. Draw on, sweet night 3. Come live with me 4. My true love hath my heart 5. When daisies pied
• Sherwin / Maschwitz, : A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (Jul 8, 2017) (Jan 31, 2009) Arranged by Tom Bullard
• Tomkins, Thomas: Music divine (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Whitacre, Eric: Cloudburst (Jul 8, 2017) With clicks and clapping and other noises by members of the choir

May 13, 2017

French and American Choral Songs

A short concert of around one hour of music.

• Barber, Samuel: Agnus Dei (May 13, 2017) (Nov 17, 2012) (Apr 01, 2006)
• Barber, Samuel: Three Songs: 1 Sure on this Shining Night (May 13, 2017)
• Barber, Samuel: Three Songs: 2 To Be Sung on the Water (May 13, 2017)
• Barber, Samuel: Three Songs: 3 Under the Willow Tree (May 13, 2017)
• Copland, Aaron: he boatmen’s dance (May 13, 2017) Pieces from Old American Songs
• Copland, Aaron: I bought me a cat (May 13, 2017) Pieces from Old American Songs
• Debussy, Claude: Trois chansons de Charles d’Orleans (May 13, 2017) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jun 10, 2000) Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder! Quand j'ai ouy le tambourin Soloist: Hannah Urbanczyk Yver, vous n'estes qu'un villain Soloists: Julie Evans, Kathryn Strachan, Ian Jones, Robert Wicke
• Fauré, Gabriel: Cantique de Jean Racine (May 13, 2017) (Nov 11, 2006) (Mar 06, 2003) (Jun 12, 1994)
• Poulenc, Francis: Sept Chansons 1. La blanche neige (May 13, 2017)
• Poulenc, Francis: Sept Chansons 2. À peine défigurée (May 13, 2017)
• Saint-Saëns, Camille: Deux Chansons 1. Calme des nuits (May 13, 2017)
• Saint-Saëns, Camille: Deux Chansons 2. Les fleurs et les arbres (May 13, 2017)
• Whitacre, Eric: Sleep (May 13, 2017) (May 16, 2015) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Jun 23, 2007) Silvestri

Feb 25, 2017

Holst Rig Veda and Brahms’ Liebeslieder

A delightful evening at our home venue, St. Mark’s, Westmoreland Road, Bromley BR2 0TB where we performed a concert centred around Holst’s Rig Veda, with harp accompaniment, and those lilting Liebeslieder-Walzer (‘Love song waltzes’) by Johannes Brahms, with piano four hand accompaniment. The Holst item was for upper voices only, so the men took their turn with Britten’s Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard, while the full choir performed Britten’s Choral Dances from Gloriana. Harpist: Bethan Semmens; piano: Paul Jeanes and Louisa Green; soloists: Zita Syme, Greg Tassell

• Brahms, Johannes: Liebeslieder-Walzer Op 52 (Feb 25, 2017) (Jun 19, 1999) (Jun 12, 1994) With Zita Syme, Greg Tassell and accompanied by Paul Jeanes and Louisa Green, piano (Feb 2017)
• Britten, Benjamin: Choral dances from Gloriana (Feb 25, 2017) (Jul 13, 2013) (Jun 19, 1999) With Greg Tassell, tenor, and accompanied by Bethan Semmens, harp (Feb 2017)
• Britten, Benjamin: The Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard (Feb 25, 2017) (Feb 14, 2004) Performed by the gentlemen of the choir, accompanied by Paul Jeanes, piano (Feb 2017)
• Holst, Gustav: Hymns from the ‘Rig Veda’ (Feb 25, 2017) Performed by the ladies of the choir, accompanied by Bethan Semmens, harp (Feb 2017)

Dec 10, 2016

Christmas Carol Concert

The Allegri Singers and the Highfield Junior Voices.

• Berlioz, Hector: The Shepherds' Farewell (Dec 10, 2016)
• Britten, Benjamin: A boy was born (Dec 10, 2016) (Nov 29, 2003)
• Hall, Jamie W: Sleep, my Jesu (Dec 10, 2016) Written and performed in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief
• Musgrave, Thea: Adam Lay Ybounden (Dec 10, 2016) For children's voices with adult choir: December 2016 with the Highfield Youth Choir
• Robinson, Christopher: The Infant King (Dec 10, 2016) For children's voices with adult choir: December 2016 with the Highfield Chamber Choir
• Tavener, John: The lamb (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Dec 10, 2016) (Dec 13, 2014) (Mar 17, 2001) (Jun 12, 1994) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Walton, William: All this time (Dec 10, 2016) (Dec 13, 2014) Part of a Christmas Concert
• Warlock, Peter: Bethlehem Down (Dec 10, 2016) (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 15, 2008) (May 01, 1992) Recording Session

Nov 19, 2016

Mozart Requiem

The concert included a performance of Mozart's Divertimento in D K251 Soloists: Zita Syme (soprano), Kate Warshaw (mezzo), Greg Tassell (tenor), James Oldfield (bass-baritone) Accompanied by James Orford, organ, and the Rosenau Sinfonia

• Hamilton, Timothy: Angele Dei (Nov 19, 2016) November 2016: first performance outside London. Also sung at Paviors Service Feb 2017.
• Hamilton, Timothy: Salvator Mundi (Nov 19, 2016) November 2016: first performance outside London
• Hamilton, Timothy: The Evening Hymn (Nov 19, 2016) November 2016: first performance outside London
• Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Requiem (Nov 19, 2016) (Nov 25, 2001) November 2016 in memoriam Michael Sherwin, with the Rosenau Sinfonia
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Serenade to Music (Nov 19, 2016) (Jul 13, 2002) November 2016 with the Rosenau Sinfonia

Jul 9, 2016

A Song for all Seasons”

For this concert we return to the delightful venue which we first visited last summer, St Barnabas Church, Beckenham BR3 6PP where we shall perform items representing the four seasons by Britten, Finzi, Stanford Vaughan Williams and Whitacre, including Britten’s ‘Five Flower Songs’, Vaughan Williams’ ‘The Springtime of the year’ and Whitacre’s setting of e.e.cummings’ ‘i thank you god’, along with Stanford’s expansive setting of the Magnificat for Double Choir.

• Britten, Benjamin: Five Flower Songs (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 18, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (May 19, 2001)
• Finzi, Gerald: Clear and gentle stream (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 4) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 14, 2003)
• Finzi, Gerald: Haste on, my joys (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 6) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 14, 2003)
• Finzi, Gerald: I praise the tender flower (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 1) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jul 13, 2013) (Jun 14, 2003) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Finzi, Gerald: My spirit sang all day (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 3) (Jul 9, 2016) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jun 14, 2003) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Finzi, Gerald: Nightingales (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 5) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Finzi, Gerald: Wherefore tonight so full of care? (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 7) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Magnificat in Bb Op.164 (Jul 9, 2016) (Nov 30, 2012) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: The Spring Time of the Year (arr) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jul 02, 2011)
• Whitacre, Eric: I hide myself (Jul 9, 2016) Three Flower Songs - No 1
• Whitacre, Eric: i thank You God for most this amazing day (Jul 9, 2016) (Nov 17, 2012) (Jun 23, 2007) Poem by e.e. cummings
• Whitacre, Eric: With a Lily in Your Hand (Jul 9, 2016) Three Flower Songs - No 2

Mar 12, 2016

O for the wings ...

The title for this concert is taken from Mendelssohn’s ‘Hear my Prayer’.

• Brahms, Johannes: Geistliches Lied (Mar 12, 2016)
• Brahms, Johannes: Warum is das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen? (Mar 12, 2016) (Jan 27, 2007) (Mar 27, 2004) (Oct 28, 1995)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Hear my prayer - O for the wings (Mar 12, 2016) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Rheinberger, Josef: Abendlied (Mar 12, 2016)
• Rheinberger, Josef: Cantus Missae (Mass in E flat) (Mar 12, 2016) (Feb 08, 2003)
• Schubert, Franz: Mass in G (Mar 12, 2016) (Feb 04, 2012) (May 07, 1997)
• Schumann, Robert: An die Sterne (Mar 12, 2016)
• Schumann, Robert: Zuversicht (Mar 12, 2016)

Nov 14, 2015

Call to Remembrance

Featuring a number of contrasting motets suitable for honouring and remembering the dead, including Victoria's 'Office for the Dead' and Poulenc's 'Motets for a time of penitence', some less-well-known works, together with an old favourite, Bach's 'Jesu meine Freude'. We will also include Nystedt's hauntingly interesting and innovative setting of the Bach chorale 'Komm süßer Tod'.

• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesu meine Freude (Nov 14, 2015) (Feb 01, 2014) (Jun 17, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) June 2006: 25 Anniversary Concert, accompanied by the Allegri Consort, Baroque Orchestra
• Farrant, Richard: Call to Remembrance (Nov 14, 2015)
• Kuhnau, Johann: Tristis est anima mea (Nov 14, 2015) (Feb 01, 2014)
• Nystedt, Knut: Immortal Bach (Nov 14, 2015)
• Poulenc, Francis: Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence (Nov 14, 2015) (Apr 12, 2014) (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 15, 1997)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Officium defunctorum (1605) (Nov 14, 2015)

Jul 11, 2015

Poetry and Music

Sadly, this will be the last concert to be conducted by our current musical director, Tom Bullard,

• Britten, Benjamin: Hymn to St Cecilia (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 11, 2015) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 21, 1998) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Finzi, Gerald: Lo, the full, final sacrifice (Jul 11, 2015) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Gibbons, Orlando: The silver swan (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 11, 2015) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Harris, William: Bring us, O Lord God (Jul 11, 2015) (Nov 20, 2004)
• Moeran, Ernest: Songs of Springtime (Jul 11, 2015) (Jul 07, 2012) In 2012, just numbers 1, 2, 5 & 6. Titles are: Under the greenwood tree; The river-god's song; Spring, the sweet spring; Love is a sickness; Sigh no more, ladies; Good wine; To daffodils
• Morley, Thomas: Now is the month of maying (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 11, 2015) (Jun 18, 2005) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Parry, Hubert: Crossing the bar (Jul 11, 2015)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: At the round earth's imagined corners (Jul 11, 2015) (Sep 26, 1998) (Oct 28, 1995)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Rest (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 11, 2015)
• Weelkes, Thomas: As Vesta was from Latmos Hill descending (Jul 11, 2015) (Jun 21, 1997)

May 16, 2015

Fauré Requiem

A change from our usual concert format - we will be performing a small number of popular modern choral items including works by Lauridsen and Whitacre, followed by a performance of the ever delightful Requiem by Fauré, in a new arrangement with harp, violin, cello and organ accompaniment

• Ešenvalds, Ēriks: Long Road (May 16, 2015) Original title: Tāls Ceļš (lyrics by Latvian poet Paulīne Bārda)
• Fauré, Gabriel: Requiem (Nov 27, 2021) (May 16, 2015) (Jan 30, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Jun 10, 2000) Accompanied (in 2010) by Bromley Youth Music Trust. Performance in 2015 was with Fauré's arrangement with harp, violin, cello and organ accompaniment, and with harp, strings and organ with soloist Greg Tassell in 2021.
• L'Estrange, Alex: Prayers for Peace (May 16, 2015) (Apr 09, 2011) The first item in this series was commissioned by Tom Bullard on the occasion of his wedding.
• Lauridsen, Morten: Ave Maria (May 16, 2015) (Nov 17, 2012) (Jan 28, 2006)
• Rex, Ed: Do not stand at my grave and weep (May 16, 2015)
• Whitacre, Eric: Sleep (May 13, 2017) (May 16, 2015) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Jun 23, 2007) Silvestri

Mar 14, 2015

Schütz St Matthew Passion, Howells, Leighton and Parry

The Matthew Passion by Schütz is a precursor of the better-known setting by JS Bach. Soloist: Greg Tassell.

• Howells, Herbert: Take him, earth, for cherishing (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 14, 2015) (Nov 13, 1999) (Nov 02, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Leighton, Kenneth: Crucifixus pro nobis (Mar 14, 2015) (Mar 17, 2001) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Lord let me know mine end (Mar 14, 2015) (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Schütz, Heinrich: St Matthew Passion (Mar 14, 2015)

Dec 13, 2014

Carols by Candle-Light

Join the Allegri Singers, Musical Director Tom Bullard, and the newly formed Highfield Junior Voices, at a candle-lit concert in Bromley Parish Church on December 13th.

• Dove, Jonathan: The Three Kings (Dec 13, 2014) Part of a Christmas Concert
• Lauridsen, Morten: O Magnum Mysterium (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Mar 28, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Nov 15, 2008)
• Mathias, William: A babe is born (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 29, 2003) (Dec 15, 1993)
• Tavener, John: The lamb (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Dec 10, 2016) (Dec 13, 2014) (Mar 17, 2001) (Jun 12, 1994) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Walton, William: All this time (Dec 10, 2016) (Dec 13, 2014) Part of a Christmas Concert
• Warlock, Peter: Bethlehem Down (Dec 10, 2016) (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 15, 2008) (May 01, 1992) Recording Session

Nov 15, 2014

Eternal Light

Howard Goodall was born in Bromley in 1958, and his setting, Eternal Light: A Requiem, was commissioned by London Musici to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The version of the Brahms Requiem is the one he made himself made for two pianos. Soloists: Soraya Mafi (soprano), Greg Tassell (tenor) and Marc Callahan (baritone).

• Brahms, Johannes: Ein deutsches Requiem (Nov 15, 2014) With Soraya Mafi (soprano) and Marc Callahan (baritone)
• Goodall, Howard: Eternal Light (Nov 15, 2014) With Soraya Mafi (soprano), Greg Tassell (tenor) and Marc Callahan (baritone)

Jul 12, 2014

A New Heaven

A programme filled with heavenly delights, from the Renaissance to the 20th Century, featuring music by Tallis, Gibbons, Parry, Bainton and Jonathan Dove.

• Bainton, Edgar: And I Saw a New Heaven (Jul 12, 2014) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Bairstow, Edward: Blessed City, Heavenly Salem (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 20, 2004) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Byrd, William: Laudibus in sanctis (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 12, 2005)
• Dove, Jonathan: Ecce Beatam Lucem (Jul 12, 2014) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Dove, Jonathan: Seek Him that Maketh the Seven Stars (Jul 12, 2014) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Gibbons, Orlando: Hosanna to the Son of David (Jul 12, 2014) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Harris, William: Faire is the Heaven (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) (Sep 26, 1998) (Oct 28, 1995) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Jackson, Gabriel: Creator of the Stars of Night (Jul 12, 2014) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Parry, Hubert: I was glad (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 30, 2012) (Sep 26, 1998) (Feb 08, 1997)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: My soul, there is a country (Jul 12, 2014) (Mar 27, 2010) (Mar 04, 2010) (Mar 03, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 01, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (May 07, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Beati quorum via (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 03, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Coelos ascendit hodie (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Justorum animae (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 02, 1996) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)
• Tallis, Thomas: Loquebantur Variis Linguis (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 12, 2005)
• Wood, Charles: Hail, gladdening light (Jul 12, 2014) (Oct 17, 1992) Andrew Macmillan (organ)

Apr 12, 2014

Tenebrae

An a cappella concert for Lent based around the Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Week and Lamentations, including works by Victoria, Gesualdo and contemporary music by James MacMillan.

• Gesualdo, Carlo: Aestimatus sum (Tenebrae Responsories) (Apr 12, 2014)
• Gesualdo, Carlo: Astiterunt reges terrae (Tenebrae Responsories) (Apr 12, 2014)
• Gesualdo, Carlo: O vos omnes (Apr 12, 2014) (Apr 28, 2012) (Nov 19, 2011) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Gesualdo, Carlo: Sepulto Domino (Tenebrae Responsories) (Apr 12, 2014)
• MacMillan, James: Miserere (Apr 12, 2014) Soprano solo: Gerraldine Budds, Alto solo: Olivia Tassell, Tenor solo: Simon Kay, Bass solo: Will Kendal
• Poulenc, Francis: Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence (Nov 14, 2015) (Apr 12, 2014) (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 15, 1997)
• Tallis, Thomas: Lamentations (Apr 12, 2014) (Nov 10, 2007) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 15, 1997)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Heth. Misericordiae (from Lamentations) (Apr 12, 2014)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Incipit oratio Jeremiae (from Lamentations (Apr 12, 2014)

Feb 1, 2014

Bach Motets

A concert with organ including Bach motets and other works from the German Baroque by Hassler, Kuhnau, Pachelbel, Praetorius, Scheidt and Schütz. With William Whitehead, chamber organ, and Bethan Lloyd, cello

• Bach, Johann Michael: Halt, was du hast (Feb 1, 2014)
• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesu meine Freude (Nov 14, 2015) (Feb 01, 2014) (Jun 17, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) June 2006: 25 Anniversary Concert, accompanied by the Allegri Consort, Baroque Orchestra
• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Komm Jesu komm (Feb 1, 2014) (Mar 27, 2004) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Lobet den Herrn (Feb 1, 2014) (Mar 25, 2000) (Jun 06, 1992) (Apr 04, 1992)
• Buxtehude , Dietrich : Passacaglia in D Minor (Feb 1, 2014) Organ Solo, William Whitehead
• Hassler, Hans Leo: Sixit Maria (Feb 1, 2014)
• Kuhnau, Johann: Tristis est anima mea (Nov 14, 2015) (Feb 01, 2014)
• Pachelbel, Johann: Singet dem Herrn (Feb 1, 2014)
• Praetorius, Hieronymus: Magnificat Quinti Toni (Feb 1, 2014) (Nov 15, 2008)
• Scheidt, Samuel: Surrexit Christus hodie (Feb 1, 2014)
• Schütz, Heinrich: Jauchzet dem Herrn (Feb 1, 2014)

Nov 16, 2013

St Nicolas

Accompanied by the St George's Chamber Orchestra, leader Dominic Moore. Soloists: trebles: Thomas Delgado-Little, Nicholas Field, Luca Franchi; tenor: Greg Tassell; piano: Andrew Macmillan and Siobhan Higgins; organ: Norman Harper

• Bernstein, Leonard: Chichester Psalms (Nov 18, 2018) (Nov 16, 2013) (Mar 12, 2005) (Apr 04, 1992) (Nov 23, 1991)
• Britten, Benjamin: A Hymn to the Virgin (Nov 16, 2013) (Nov 15, 2008) (Jan 28, 2006) (Dec 09, 2000)
• Britten, Benjamin: Antiphon (Nov 16, 2013) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Britten, Benjamin: St Nicolas (Nov 16, 2013) November 2013, accompanied by the St George's Chamber Orchestra, with Greg Tassell as St Nicolas.
• Finzi, Gerald: Magnificat (Nov 16, 2013) (Jan 28, 2006) November 2013, accompanied by the St George's Chamber Orchestra
• Holst, Gustav: Nunc dimittis (Nov 16, 2013) (Oct 11, 1997) (Feb 08, 1997)

Jul 13, 2013

The English Pastoral

Music by composers who developed and contributed this particularly English style of music, often drawn from folk songs, including Vaughan-Williams’ timeless Mass in G minor and Walton’s The Twelve, together with the Choral Dances from Gloriana by Britten, plus anthems, madrigals and part-songs.

• Bainton, Edgar: In the Wilderness (Jul 13, 2013) Setting of Robert Graves
• Balfour, Gardiner: Evening Hymn (Jul 13, 2013)
• Britten, Benjamin: Choral dances from Gloriana (Feb 25, 2017) (Jul 13, 2013) (Jun 19, 1999) With Greg Tassell, tenor, and accompanied by Bethan Semmens, harp (Feb 2017)
• Finzi, Gerald: I praise the tender flower (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 1) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jul 13, 2013) (Jun 14, 2003) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Hadley, Patrick: My beloved spake (Jul 13, 2013) (Nov 10, 2007) (Mar 01, 2001) (Apr 03, 1993)
• Holst, Gustav: Dream Tryst (Jul 13, 2013)
• Howells, Herbert: Like as the Hart (Jul 13, 2013) (May 19, 2001)
• Ireland, John: The Hills (Jul 13, 2013)
• Pearsall, Robert: Lay a Garland (Jul 13, 2013) (Jan 31, 2009) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: The Bluebird (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 13, 2013) (May 16, 2009) (Jan 31, 2009) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Mass in G Minor (Jul 13, 2013) (Mar 24, 2007) (Jul 03, 1998) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Silence and Music (Jul 13, 2013) RVW's response to Stanford's Bluebird, words by his wife.
• Walton, William: The Twelve (Jul 13, 2013) (Feb 08, 1997)

Apr 27, 2013

Duruflé - Requiem

A performance of the well-loved Requiem by Duruflé, preceded by Langlais’ Messe Solennelle, Poulenc’s Litanies à la Vierge Noire and a new choral transcription of a Debussy favourite, La Cathédrale Engloutie.

• Debussy, Claude: La Cathédrale Engloutie (Apr 27, 2013) Choral transcription by Tom Bullard
• Duruflé, Maurice: Requiem (Apr 27, 2013) (Nov 11, 2006) (Nov 02, 1996) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Langlais, Jean: Messe solennelle (Apr 27, 2013) (Nov 21, 1998) (Jan 01, 1970)
• Poulenc, Francis: Litanies à la Vierge Noire de Rocamadour (Apr 27, 2013) (Jan 30, 2010) (Jan 01, 1970)

Feb 2, 2013

Handel - Joshua

Accompanied by the Sospiri Chamber Orchestra, with Elinor Jane Moran (soprano) Benjamin Williamson (countertenor) Julian Forbes (tenor) and Julian Empett (baritone)

• Handel, George Frideric: Joshua (Feb 2, 2013) Accompanied by the Sospiri Chamber Orchestra

Nov 30, 2012

The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards

The Allegri Singers will once more be providing the choir for their Annual Service of Dedication and Installation of New Master, which is held on St Andrew's Day at the beautiful Wren church St Andrew by the Wardrobe.

• Mathias, William: Let the people praise thee O God (Nov 30, 2012)
• Parry, Hubert: I was glad (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 30, 2012) (Sep 26, 1998) (Feb 08, 1997)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Magnificat in Bb Op.164 (Jul 9, 2016) (Nov 30, 2012) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: O Quam Gloriosum (Nov 30, 2012) (Mar 01, 2012) (Nov 19, 2011)

Nov 17, 2012

Two Americas

A concert with organ accompaniment, featuring music by Copland, Whitacre, Lauridsen and Harris from North America, contrasted with a fascinating fusion of the Spanish Baroque and Indian music written for the cathedrals of Latin America, and bridged by a setting of the Cantos Sagrados by James MacMillan.

• Barber, Samuel: Agnus Dei (May 13, 2017) (Nov 17, 2012) (Apr 01, 2006)
• Copland, Aaron: Las Agachadas (arr) (Nov 17, 2012) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Harris, Matthew: Shakespeare Songs - Book 5 (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Jul 07, 2012)
• Lauridsen, Morten: Ave Maria (May 16, 2015) (Nov 17, 2012) (Jan 28, 2006)
• Lauridsen, Morten: O Magnum Mysterium (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Mar 28, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Nov 15, 2008)
• MacMillan, James: Cantos Sagrados (Nov 17, 2012)
• Padilla, Juan Gutiérrez de: Exsultate Justi in Domino (Nov 17, 2012)
• Piazzolla, Ástor: Milonga del Angel (arr. Ward Swingle & Tom Bullard (Nov 17, 2012) arranged by Ward Swingle & Tom Bullard
• Torrejón y Velasco, Tomás: Desvelado Dueño Mio (Nov 17, 2012)
• Whitacre, Eric: i thank You God for most this amazing day (Jul 9, 2016) (Nov 17, 2012) (Jun 23, 2007) Poem by e.e. cummings
• Whitacre, Eric: I will wade out (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012)
• Whitacre, Eric: Sleep (May 13, 2017) (May 16, 2015) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Jun 23, 2007) Silvestri

Jul 7, 2012

If music be ...

A sunny choral medley of settings of Shakespeare from around the world, some familiar and others more unusual.

• Barton, Oliver: O England (Jul 7, 2012)
• Harris, Matthew: Shakespeare Songs - Book 3 (Jul 7, 2012)
• Harris, Matthew: Shakespeare Songs - Book 5 (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Jul 07, 2012)
• Martin, Frank: Songs of Ariel 1-4 (Jul 7, 2012)
• Moeran, Ernest: Songs of Springtime (Jul 11, 2015) (Jul 07, 2012) In 2012, just numbers 1, 2, 5 & 6. Titles are: Under the greenwood tree; The river-god's song; Spring, the sweet spring; Love is a sickness; Sigh no more, ladies; Good wine; To daffodils
• Shearing, George: Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 07, 2012) (Jun 18, 2005) (May 18, 2002) Seven Shakespeare settings 1. Live with me and be my love 2. When daffodils begin to peer 3. It was a lover and his lass 4. Spring 5. Who is Silvia? 6. Fie on sinful fantasy 7. Hey, ho, the wind and the rain
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Three Shakespeare songs (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 07, 2012) (May 19, 2001) (Oct 11, 1997) (Jun 12, 1994) Full fathom five - The cloud-cappe'd towers - Over hill, over dale 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London

Apr 28, 2012

Frank Martin and Górecki

An atmospheric, mainly twentieth century, a cappella concert.

• Gesualdo, Carlo: O vos omnes (Apr 12, 2014) (Apr 28, 2012) (Nov 19, 2011) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Gesualdo, Carlo: Tribulationem et Dolorem (Apr 28, 2012)
• Górecki, Henryk Mikołaj: Miserere (Apr 28, 2012) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Martin, Frank: Mass for double choir (Apr 28, 2012) (Jun 10, 2000)

Mar 1, 2012

The Worshipful Company of Paviors

The Company - 56th in order of precedence of the City Livery Companies - dates from the 15th century and records of Paviors in the City of London date back to 1276.

• Franck , César: Panis Angelicus (Mar 1, 2012)
• Rose, Bernard: Surely thou hast tasted (Mar 1, 2012) Frequently performed for the Paviors
• Rutter, John: The Lord bless you and keep you (Mar 1, 2012) Regularly sung at Paviors Services
• Schubert, Franz: Psalm 23 (Mar 1, 2012) (Feb 04, 2012) (Mar 12, 2005)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: O Quam Gloriosum (Nov 30, 2012) (Mar 01, 2012) (Nov 19, 2011)

Feb 4, 2012

Mozart, Schubert and more

The spacious acoustic of All Saints' Church, Rosendale Road, Dulwich ideally suits it to a performance, with strings and organ, of Mozart’s impressive Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, Schubert’s delightful Mass No.2 in G and his setting of Psalm 23.

• Harvey, Jonathan: I love the Lord (Feb 4, 2012) (Feb 24, 1996) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Jackson, Gabriel: O sacrum convivium (Feb 4, 2012) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Vesperae Solennes de Confessore (Feb 4, 2012) (Jun 12, 2004) (Nov 21, 1998)
• Schubert, Franz: Mass in G (Mar 12, 2016) (Feb 04, 2012) (May 07, 1997)
• Schubert, Franz: Psalm 23 (Mar 1, 2012) (Feb 04, 2012) (Mar 12, 2005)

Nov 19, 2011

Renaissance Classics

A selection of choral gems from the Golden Age.

• Allegri, Gregorio: Miserere (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 27, 2004) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Caldara, Antonio: Crucifixus a16 (Nov 19, 2011)
• Gabrieli, Giovanni: Jubilate Deo (Nov 19, 2011) (Jun 21, 2008)
• Gesualdo, Carlo: O vos omnes (Apr 12, 2014) (Apr 28, 2012) (Nov 19, 2011) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• John IV, King of Portugal (attrib): Crux Fidelis (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 27, 2004)
• Lobo, Duarte: Pater Peccavi (Nov 19, 2011)
• Lotti, Antonio: Crucifixus a 8 (Nov 19, 2011) (Jun 21, 2008) (Mar 27, 2004) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Beatus Vir (Feb 5, 2011) (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 12, 2005) (Feb 05, 2000)
• Morales, Cristóbal de: Tu es Petrus (Nov 19, 2011)
• Palestrina, Giovanni: Stabat mater (Nov 19, 2011) (Jan 28, 2006)
• Praetorius, Hieronymus: Magnificat Quinti Toni (with Christmas interpolations) (Nov 19, 2011) (Nov 29, 2003)
• Schütz, Heinrich: Selig sind die Toten (Nov 19, 2011)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: O Quam Gloriosum (Nov 30, 2012) (Mar 01, 2012) (Nov 19, 2011)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Vidi Speciosam a 6 (Nov 19, 2011)

Jul 2, 2011

Music for a Summer's Evening

Featuring a delightfully wide-ranging selection of Folk Songs from around the British Isles.

• Anon, : Sumer is icumen in (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 02, 2011) Arranged by Tom Bullard
• Bairstow, Edward: The Oak and the Ash (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Byrt, John: Among the Leaves (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Chapman, Edward): Three Ravens (arr (Jul 2, 2011)
• Grainger, Percy: Brigg Fair (arr) (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 02, 2011) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert June 2003
• Grainger, Percy: I’m Seventeen Come Sunday (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Holst, Gustav: I love my love (arr) (Jul 2, 2011) (Jun 23, 2007)
• Holst, Gustav: My Sweetheart’s Like Venus (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• James, Donald: Bushes and Briars (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Klimek, Jens: I Will Give My Love (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Rice, Robert: O Waly Waly (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Roberts, Keith: Early one morning (arr) (Jul 2, 2011) (Jun 23, 2007)
• Roberts, Keith: Strawberry Fair (arr) (Jul 2, 2011) (Jun 23, 2007)
• Rutter, John: Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Ca’ the Yowes (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Greensleeves (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Just as the Tide was Flowing (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: The Dark-Eyed Sailor (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: The Spring Time of the Year (arr) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jul 02, 2011)
• Willcocks, David: Afton Water (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Willcocks, David: Barbara Allen (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Willcocks, David: Bobby Shaftoe (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)
• Willcocks, David: Drink to me only with thine eyes (arr) (Jul 2, 2011)

Apr 9, 2011

British Passion Music

The great German Passions, especially the settings by Bach, are so well known that other settings are often overlooked. Soloists: Evangelist: Christopher Diffey (Tenor) Jesus: Andrew Davies (Baritone) Organ: Ian Shaw

• Finzi, Gerald: Lo, the full, final sacrifice (Jul 11, 2015) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Harris, William: Faire is the Heaven (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) (Sep 26, 1998) (Oct 28, 1995) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• L'Estrange, Alex: Prayers for Peace (May 16, 2015) (Apr 09, 2011) The first item in this series was commissioned by Tom Bullard on the occasion of his wedding.
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Beati quorum via (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 03, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Coelos ascendit hodie (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Justorum animae (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 02, 1996) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)
• Wood, Charles: St. Mark Passion (Apr 9, 2011)

Mar 3, 2011

The Worshipful Company of Paviors

The Paviors' Annual Service of Dedication and Installation of New Master, which is held at the delightful Wren church St Martin's, Ludgate.

• Purcell, Henry: I was glad (Mar 3, 2011) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jun 27, 2009) (May 16, 2009) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Beati quorum via (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 03, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Weelkes, Thomas: Let Thy merciful ears, O Lord (Mar 3, 2011) (Mar 01, 2007)

Feb 5, 2011

Handel - Samson

Performed at All Saints' Church, Rosendale Road, Dulwich.

• Handel, George Frideric: Samson (Feb 5, 2011)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Beatus Vir (Feb 5, 2011) (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 12, 2005) (Feb 05, 2000)

Nov 20, 2010

Modern British Sacred Music

Featuring Britten's varied and tuneful setting of Smart's 'Rejoice in the Lamb'.

• Britten, Benjamin: Rejoice in the Lamb (Nov 27, 2021) (Nov 20, 2010) (Jan 27, 2007) (Nov 13, 1999) (Oct 22, 1994) (Apr 03, 1993)
• MacMillan, James: Mass (Nov 20, 2010)
• Rutter, John: Psalmfest (Nov 20, 2010)

Jun 26, 2010

Rhythms of the World

Featuring Chilcott’s The Making of the Drum, Ramirez’ Misa Criolla and Fanshawe’s African Sanctus. This exciting concert will be accompanied by an amazing variety of percussion instruments.

• Chilcott, Bob: The Making of the Drum (Jun 26, 2010)
• Fanshawe, David: African Sanctus (Jun 26, 2010) With tape and band
• Ramírez, Ariel: Misa Criolla (Jun 26, 2010)

Mar 27, 2010

English Anthems

English Anthems, celebrating Wesley’s 200th Anniversary, including Wesley’s The Wilderness and Ascribe unto the Lord, together with Parry’s Songs of Farewell.

• Finzi, Gerald: Lo, the full, final sacrifice (Jul 11, 2015) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Harris, William: Faire is the Heaven (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) (Sep 26, 1998) (Oct 28, 1995) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: I know my soul hath power to kn (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Lord let me know mine end (Mar 14, 2015) (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: My soul, there is a country (Jul 12, 2014) (Mar 27, 2010) (Mar 04, 2010) (Mar 03, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 01, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (May 07, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Never weather-beaten sail (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Sep 26, 1998) (May 07, 1997)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: There is an old belief (Jul 1, 2018) (Mar 27, 2010)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Beati quorum via (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 03, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Wesley, Samuel Sebastian: Ascribe unto the Lord (Mar 27, 2010) Wesley's 200th Anniversary
• Wesley, Samuel Sebastian: The Wilderness (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 28, 1995) Wesley's 200th Anniversary
• Wood, Charles: O Thou the Central Orb (Mar 27, 2010)

Mar 4, 2010

The Worshipful Company of Paviors

• Farrant, Richard: Lord, for Thy tender mercy's sake (Mar 4, 2010) (Mar 02, 2006)
• Goss, John: O taste and see (Mar 4, 2010)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: My soul, there is a country (Jul 12, 2014) (Mar 27, 2010) (Mar 04, 2010) (Mar 03, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 01, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (May 07, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995) Andrew Macmillan (organ)

Jan 30, 2010

French Choral Classics

Including Fauré’s Requiem, and Poulenc’s Mass in G together with his Litanies à la vierge noire de Rocamadour. Accompanied by organ and talented young musicians from the Bromley Youth Music Trust for the Fauré Requiem.

• Fauré, Gabriel: Requiem (Nov 27, 2021) (May 16, 2015) (Jan 30, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Jun 10, 2000) Accompanied (in 2010) by Bromley Youth Music Trust. Performance in 2015 was with Fauré's arrangement with harp, violin, cello and organ accompaniment, and with harp, strings and organ with soloist Greg Tassell in 2021.
• Poulenc, Francis: Litanies à la Vierge Noire de Rocamadour (Apr 27, 2013) (Jan 30, 2010) (Jan 01, 1970)
• Poulenc, Francis: Mass in G (Jan 30, 2010)
• Poulenc, Francis: Quatre Petites Prières de Saint François d'Assise (Jan 30, 2010)

Nov 21, 2009

A Cappella Music from Russia

We make a return to the Russian repertoire with this varied programme of delightful numbers including Tchaikovsky and Rakhmaninov. Some will be familiar, and you will make some surprising discoveries!

• Górecki, Henryk Mikołaj: Totus Tuus (Nov 21, 2009) (Jan 28, 2006) (Oct 22, 1994)
• Pärt, Arvo: Bogoroditse Devo (Nov 21, 2009)
• Pärt, Arvo: The Beatitudes (Nov 21, 2009)
• Penderecki, Krzysztof: Cherubic Hymn (Nov 21, 2009)
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Blagosloven yesi Gospodi (Vespers) (Nov 21, 2009) Blessed art Thou, O Lord, from the All-night Vigil
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Blazhen muzh (Vespers) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) Blessed is the Man, from the All-night Vigil
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Otche Nash (Liturgy of St. John Chrysostem) (Nov 21, 2009) Our Father, from the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Svyete tikhi (Vespers) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) Gladsome Light, from the All-night Vigil
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Tebe Poyem (Liturgy of St. John Chrysostem) (Nov 21, 2009) We sing to Thee, from the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Vzbrannoi voyevode (Vespers) (Nov 21, 2009) To Thee, the Victorious Leader, from the All-night Vigil
• Stravinsky, Igor: Ave Maria / Bogoroditse Devo (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Tavener, John: Funeral Ikos (Nov 21, 2009) (Mar 29, 2008) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Tavener, John: Two hymns to the Mother of God (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jan 28, 2006) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Blazhenni yazhe izbral (Liturgy of St John Chrysostom) (Nov 21, 2009) Blessed are the Chosen
• Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Byl u Khrista / Crown of Roses (Legend) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Dec 10, 1994) Legend
• Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Khvalite Gospoda (Liturgy of St John Chrysostom) (Nov 21, 2009) Praise the Lord, from the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
• Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Tebe Poyem (Liturgy of St John Chrysostom) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) We sing to Thee, from the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom

Sep 26, 2009

The Chislehurst Festival

The Allegri Singers are taking part in this Festival by singing in the second half of the concert. The Bromley Boy Singers are singing in the first half.

• Lauridsen, Morten: O Magnum Mysterium (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Mar 28, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Nov 15, 2008)
• Purcell, Henry: Hear my prayer O Lord (Jun 27, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Purcell, Henry: I was glad (Mar 3, 2011) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jun 27, 2009) (May 16, 2009) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Blazhen muzh (Vespers) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) Blessed is the Man, from the All-night Vigil
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Bogoroditsye Dyevo (Vespers) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 05, 2000) March 2020: prepared but not performed
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Svyete tikhi (Vespers) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) Gladsome Light, from the All-night Vigil
• Stravinsky, Igor: Ave Maria / Bogoroditse Devo (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Tavener, John: Two hymns to the Mother of God (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jan 28, 2006) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Byl u Khrista / Crown of Roses (Legend) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Dec 10, 1994) Legend
• Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Tebe Poyem (Liturgy of St John Chrysostom) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) We sing to Thee, from the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom

Jun 27, 2009

Purcell and Handel

This concert is part of our celebration of these two great composers with anniversaries this year.

• Handel, George Frideric: As pants the Hart (Jun 27, 2009) With small baroque orchestra
• Handel, George Frideric: Let God arise (Jun 27, 2009) With small baroque orchestra
• Purcell, Henry: Hear my prayer O Lord (Jun 27, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Purcell, Henry: I was glad (Mar 3, 2011) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jun 27, 2009) (May 16, 2009) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Purcell, Henry: Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei (Jun 27, 2009) (Mar 12, 2005) (Jun 19, 1996) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Purcell, Henry: O God, thou art my God (Jun 27, 2009)
• Purcell, Henry: O sing unto the Lord a new song (Jun 27, 2009) (Nov 21, 1998)
• Purcell, Henry: Rejoice in the Lord alway (Jun 29, 2019) (Jun 27, 2009) With Baroque orchestra

May 16, 2009

An Evening with Smile

A charity performance, with others, at Christ Church, Chislehurst

• Purcell, Henry: I was glad (Mar 3, 2011) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jun 27, 2009) (May 16, 2009) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Purcell, Henry: In These Delightful, Pleasant Groves (May 16, 2009) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: The Bluebird (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 13, 2013) (May 16, 2009) (Jan 31, 2009) (Jan 19, 2008)

Mar 28, 2009

Lauridsen and Rutter

The delightful but deep setting of the 'Requiem' by John Rutter was accompanied by a small orchestra.

• Lauridsen, Morten: Lux Aeterna (May 21, 2022) (Mar 28, 2009)
• Lauridsen, Morten: O Magnum Mysterium (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Mar 28, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Nov 15, 2008)
• Rutter, John: Requiem (Mar 28, 2009)

Mar 5, 2009

The Worshipful Company of Paviors

Paviors' Annual Service of Dedication and Installation of New Master.

• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesu, joy and treasure (Mar 5, 2009)
• Bairstow, Edward: Save us, O Lord (Mar 5, 2009)

Jan 31, 2009

Music of the Night

A mixed concert including part-song and jazz favourites.

• Chilcott, Bob: By and By (arr) (Jan 31, 2009) Traditional
• Davenport / Cooley, : Fever (Jan 31, 2009) (Feb 14, 2004) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Elgar, Edward: The prince of sleep (Jan 31, 2009)
• Hart, Paul: Deep River (arr) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Hart, Paul: Didn't My Lord (arr) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Holst, Gustav: Bring us in good ale (arr) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Jennings, Joseph: Way Over in Beulah Lan' (arr) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Lennon / McCartney, : Blackbird/I Will (arr. Jonathan Rathbone) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Pearsall, Robert: Lay a Garland (Jul 13, 2013) (Jan 31, 2009) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Purcell, Henry: In These Delightful, Pleasant Groves (May 16, 2009) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Rawsthorne, Alan: Weep you no more (Jan 31, 2009)
• Roberts, Keith: Steal Away (arr) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Seiber, Mátyás: Three nonsense songs: There Was an Old Man in a Tree (Jan 31, 2009)
• Sherwin / Maschwitz, : A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (Jul 8, 2017) (Jan 31, 2009) Arranged by Tom Bullard
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: The Bluebird (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 13, 2013) (May 16, 2009) (Jan 31, 2009) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Sullivan, Arthur: The Long Day Closes (Jul 1, 2018) (Jan 31, 2009)
• Thiman, Eric: Go, lovely rose (Jan 31, 2009)

Nov 15, 2008

Music for Advent

First concert under new conductor Tom Bullard, featuring shorter pieces for Advent.

• Bairstow, Edward: Let all mortal flesh (Nov 15, 2008)
• Britten, Benjamin: A Hymn to the Virgin (Nov 16, 2013) (Nov 15, 2008) (Jan 28, 2006) (Dec 09, 2000)
• Bruckner, Anton: Virga Jesse floruit (Nov 15, 2008) (Mar 29, 2008) (Dec 09, 2000)
• Bullard, Tom: O Come O Come Emmanuel (arr) (Nov 15, 2008) Arranged by Tom Bullard
• Burt, Nicholas: Advent Responsory (Nov 15, 2008)
• Chilcott, Bob: Nova! Nova! (arr) (Nov 15, 2008) Arranged
• Goldschmidt, Otto: A Tender Shoot (Nov 15, 2008)
• Guerrero, Fransisco: Canite Tuba (Nov 15, 2008)
• Handl, Jacob: Rorate Coeli (Nov 15, 2008)
• Lauridsen, Morten: O Magnum Mysterium (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Mar 28, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Nov 15, 2008)
• Morales, Cristóbal de: Veni Domine (Nov 15, 2008)
• Palestrina, Giovanni: Fuit homo missus a Deo (Nov 15, 2008)
• Praetorius, Hieronymus: Magnificat Quinti Toni (Feb 1, 2014) (Nov 15, 2008)
• Praetorius, Michael: Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen (arr. Cashmore) (Nov 15, 2008) Arranged by David Cashmore
• Rathbone, Jonathan: Gabriel's message (Nov 15, 2008) Arranged
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: This is the truth sent from above (arr) (Nov 15, 2008) (Nov 29, 2003)
• Warlock, Peter: Bethlehem Down (Dec 10, 2016) (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 15, 2008) (May 01, 1992) Recording Session

Jun 21, 2008

The Glory of Venice

A concert of pieces either by composers working in Venice, or influenced by their style, which often featured a double chorus. Last concert under the baton of Keith Roberts, with Julian Collings as organist.

• Cavalli, Francesco: Salve Regina (Jun 21, 2008)
• Gabrieli, Andrea: Sento, Sent’ Un Rumor (Jun 21, 2008)
• Gabrieli, Giovanni: Jubilate Deo (Nov 19, 2011) (Jun 21, 2008)
• Gabrieli, Giovanni: Lieto Godea (Jun 21, 2008)
• Lotti, Antonio: Crucifixus a 8 (Nov 19, 2011) (Jun 21, 2008) (Mar 27, 2004) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Adoramus Te, Christe (Jun 21, 2008)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Cantate Domino (Jun 21, 2008)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Domine, Ne In Furore Tuo (Jun 21, 2008)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Lamento d’Arianna (Jun 21, 2008)
• Praetorius, Michael: Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland (Jun 21, 2008)
• Schütz, Heinrich: Deutsches Magnificat (Jun 21, 2008)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Ave Maria (Jun 21, 2008) (Dec 09, 2000)
• Vivaldi, Antonio: Credo (Jun 21, 2008)
• Vivaldi, Antonio: Kyrie (Jun 21, 2008)
• Willaert, Adrian: Mirabile Mysterium (Jun 21, 2008)

Mar 29, 2008

Sacred and Spiritual

Accompanied by the Camerata of London.

• Bruckner, Anton: Afferentur Regi (Mar 29, 2008)
• Bruckner, Anton: Ave Maria (Mar 29, 2008) (Jan 28, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Bruckner, Anton: Ecce sacerdos magnus (Mar 29, 2008)
• Bruckner, Anton: Locus iste (Mar 29, 2008) (Mar 06, 2008) (Mar 06, 2003) (Mar 25, 2000) Also sung at Paviors Service Feb 2017.
• Bruckner, Anton: Os justi (Mar 29, 2008) (Feb 05, 2000)
• Bruckner, Anton: Virga Jesse floruit (Nov 15, 2008) (Mar 29, 2008) (Dec 09, 2000)
• Stravinsky, Igor: Mass (Mar 29, 2008)
• Tavener, John: Funeral Ikos (Nov 21, 2009) (Mar 29, 2008) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Tippett, Michael: Five spirituals from A Child of our Time (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 29, 2008) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London

Mar 6, 2008

The Worshipful Company of Paviors

The Paviors' Annual Service of Dedication and Installation of New Master.

• Bruckner, Anton: Locus iste (Mar 29, 2008) (Mar 06, 2008) (Mar 06, 2003) (Mar 25, 2000) Also sung at Paviors Service Feb 2017.
• Nicolai, Philip: All praise to him who came to save (Mar 6, 2008) (Mar 03, 2005)

Jan 19, 2008

Spring into Winter

Part songs, madrigals and jazz from the 16th century through to the 21st century.

• Bennet, John: All Creatures Now (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Bennett, William Sterndale: Come live with me (Jul 1, 2018) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Copland, Aaron: Las Agachadas (arr) (Nov 17, 2012) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Gordon / Warren, : Chattanooga Choo Choo (Jan 19, 2008) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Kern, Jerome: All the things you are (arr. Roberts) (Jan 19, 2008) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Macfarren, George: When daisies pied (Jul 1, 2018) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Mercer / Burns / Heram, : Early Autumn (arr. Roberts) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Morley, Thomas: April is in my mistress face (Jul 8, 2023) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Morley, Thomas: Fyer, Fyer! (Jul 8, 2023) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Pearsall, Robert: Lay a Garland (Jul 13, 2013) (Jan 31, 2009) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Roberts, Keith: Shenandoah (arr) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Rutter, John: Birthday Madrigals (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (May 18, 2002) 1. It was a lover and his lass 2. Draw on, sweet night 3. Come live with me 4. My true love hath my heart 5. When daisies pied
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: The Bluebird (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 13, 2013) (May 16, 2009) (Jan 31, 2009) (Jan 19, 2008)
• Tomkins, Thomas: Music divine (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Tomkins, Thomas: See, see, the shepherd's queen (Jan 19, 2008) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Weakley, Alan: Botany Bay (arr) (Jan 19, 2008) Traditional
• Wood, Charles: Full Fathom Five (Jan 19, 2008)

Nov 10, 2007

Autumn Concert, with an “Old Testament” theme

A varied concert, ranging from Tallis in the sixteenth century via Handel and Elgar to Copland in the twentieth century, including that perennial favourite 'Zadok the Priest'. The pieces are all settings of Old Testament Texts.

• Copland, Aaron: In the Beginning (Nov 10, 2007)
• Elgar, Edward: Give unto the Lord (Nov 10, 2007) (May 19, 2001)
• Hadley, Patrick: My beloved spake (Jul 13, 2013) (Nov 10, 2007) (Mar 01, 2001) (Apr 03, 1993)
• Handel, George Frideric: My Heart is Inditing (Nov 10, 2007)
• Handel, George Frideric: Zadok the Priest (Nov 10, 2007)
• Naylor, Edward: Vox dicentis: Clama (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Nov 10, 2007) (Oct 28, 1995) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: For Lo I raise up (Nov 10, 2007)
• Tallis, Thomas: Lamentations (Apr 12, 2014) (Nov 10, 2007) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 15, 1997)
• Tomkins, Thomas: When David heard (Nov 10, 2007)

Jun 23, 2007

Music For a Summer’s evening

A varied concert, including music by Barber, Vaughan Williams, and Holst. There will be folk songs, madrigals and jazz arrangements.

• Barber, Samuel: Anthony O Daly (Jun 23, 2007) Irish Folksong
• Barber, Samuel: Mary Hynes (Jun 23, 2007) Irish Folksong
• Barber, Samuel: The Coolin (Jun 23, 2007) Irish Folksong
• Burke / Van Heusen, : Here’s That Rainy Day (Jun 23, 2007) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Garland / Razaf, : In the Mood) (Jun 23, 2007) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Holst, Gustav: I love my love (arr) (Jul 2, 2011) (Jun 23, 2007)
• Holst, Gustav: Swansea Town (arr) (Jun 23, 2007)
• Porter, Cole: Too Darn Hot (arr. Keith Roberts) (Jun 23, 2007) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Roberts, Keith: Early one morning (arr) (Jul 2, 2011) (Jun 23, 2007)
• Roberts, Keith: Strawberry Fair (arr) (Jul 2, 2011) (Jun 23, 2007)
• Tippett, Michael: Gwenllian (Jun 23, 2007) Welsh Folksong
• Tippett, Michael: Poortith cauld (Jun 23, 2007) Scottish Folksong
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Bushes and Briars (arr) (Jun 23, 2007) (Nov 23, 1991) Essex Folksong
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: The Turtle Dove (arr) (Jul 1, 2018) (Jun 23, 2007)
• Whitacre, Eric: i thank You God for most this amazing day (Jul 9, 2016) (Nov 17, 2012) (Jun 23, 2007) Poem by e.e. cummings
• Whitacre, Eric: Sleep (May 13, 2017) (May 16, 2015) (Nov 17, 2012) (Oct 31, 2012) (Jun 23, 2007) Silvestri
• Wilbye, John: Draw on, Sweet Night (Jun 23, 2007)

Mar 24, 2007

British Choral Masterpieces

A selection of English Masterpieces, some very well known, some less familiar but deserving of wider currency.

• Howells, Herbert: Magnificat & Nunc Dimitiis (Gloucester Service) (Mar 24, 2007)
• Leighton, Kenneth: Awake my Glory (Mar 24, 2007)
• Parry, Hubert: Blest pair of sirens (Mar 24, 2007) (Sep 26, 1998)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Mass in G Minor (Jul 13, 2013) (Mar 24, 2007) (Jul 03, 1998) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Walton, William: Coronation Te Deum (Mar 24, 2007) (Apr 23, 1994)

Mar 1, 2007

The Worshipful Company of Paviors

The Paviors' Annual Service of Dedication and Installation of New Master,

• Gounod, Charles: Ave Verum (Mar 1, 2007)
• Weelkes, Thomas: Let Thy merciful ears, O Lord (Mar 3, 2011) (Mar 01, 2007)
• Wood, Charles: Expectans, expectavi (Mar 1, 2007)

Jan 27, 2007

Dvořák, Britten and Brahms

• Brahms, Johannes: Ach, arme Welt (Jan 27, 2007)
• Brahms, Johannes: Ich aber bin Elend (Jan 27, 2007)
• Brahms, Johannes: Warum is das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen? (Mar 12, 2016) (Jan 27, 2007) (Mar 27, 2004) (Oct 28, 1995)
• Brahms, Johannes: Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein (Jan 27, 2007)
• Britten, Benjamin: Deus in adjutorium meum (Jan 27, 2007) (Nov 03, 1993)
• Britten, Benjamin: Rejoice in the Lamb (Nov 27, 2021) (Nov 20, 2010) (Jan 27, 2007) (Nov 13, 1999) (Oct 22, 1994) (Apr 03, 1993)
• Dvořák, Antonín: Mass in D (Jan 27, 2007) (Jul 13, 2002) (Feb 14, 1998)

Nov 11, 2006

French Choral Masterpieces

The Allegri Singers continue to celebrate 25 years of music making.

• Duruflé, Maurice: Quatre motets sur des thèmes Grégoriens (Nov 11, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) (Nov 23, 1991)
• Duruflé, Maurice: Requiem (Apr 27, 2013) (Nov 11, 2006) (Nov 02, 1996) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Fauré, Gabriel: Cantique de Jean Racine (May 13, 2017) (Nov 11, 2006) (Mar 06, 2003) (Jun 12, 1994)
• Fauré, Gabriel: Messe Basse (Nov 11, 2006)
• Messiaen, Olivier: O sacrum convivium (Nov 11, 2006) (Mar 06, 1999) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Villette, Pierre: Hymne à la Vierge (Nov 11, 2006)

Jun 17, 2006

Handel and Purcell

The Allegri Singers and The Allegri Consort present a concert of English choral 'greats' to celebrate its 25th year.

• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesu meine Freude (Nov 14, 2015) (Feb 01, 2014) (Jun 17, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) June 2006: 25 Anniversary Concert, accompanied by the Allegri Consort, Baroque Orchestra
• Handel, George Frideric: Dixit Dominus (Jun 17, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) June 2006: 25 Anniversary Concert, accompanied by the Allegri Consort, Baroque Orchestra
• Purcell, Henry: Welcome to all the pleasures (Jun 17, 2006) (Nov 09, 2002) June 2006: 25 Anniversary Concert, accompanied by the Allegri Consort, Baroque Orchestra

Apr 1, 2006

Members’ Choice

The Allegri Singers present a concert of shorter British and American choral works chosen by the membership.

• Barber, Samuel: Agnus Dei (May 13, 2017) (Nov 17, 2012) (Apr 01, 2006)
• Britten, Benjamin: Hymn to St Cecilia (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 11, 2015) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 21, 1998) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Finzi, Gerald: Lo, the full, final sacrifice (Jul 11, 2015) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Holst, Gustav: The Evening Watch (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Apr 01, 2006) (Apr 03, 1993) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Ireland, John: Greater love hath no man (Apr 1, 2006) (Nov 11, 2000) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Leighton, Kenneth: Let All the World (Apr 1, 2006) (Apr 23, 1994) (Nov 03, 1993)
• Roberts, Keith: Four Negro Spirituals (arr) (Apr 1, 2006) Joshua - Swing Lo, Sweet Chariot - Steal Away - The Gospel Train
• Shephard, Richard: Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem (Apr 1, 2006)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Beati quorum via (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 03, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Coelos ascendit hodie (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Justorum animae (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 02, 1996) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)
• Wesley, Samuel Sebastian: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace (Apr 1, 2006)
• Whitacre, Eric: Lux Aurumque (Apr 1, 2006)

Mar 2, 2006

The Worshipful Company of Paviors

The Paviors' Annual Service of Dedication and Installation of New Master.

• Farrant, Richard: Lord, for Thy tender mercy's sake (Mar 4, 2010) (Mar 02, 2006)
• Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Hymn to the Trinity (Mar 2, 2006)

Jan 28, 2006

Maria

Including works by Britten, Finzi, Gorecki, Mendelssohn, Palestrina, Pärt, Poulenc and Taverner, all addressing Maria.

• Britten, Benjamin: A Hymn to the Virgin (Nov 16, 2013) (Nov 15, 2008) (Jan 28, 2006) (Dec 09, 2000)
• Bruckner, Anton: Ave Maria (Mar 29, 2008) (Jan 28, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Finzi, Gerald: Magnificat (Nov 16, 2013) (Jan 28, 2006) November 2013, accompanied by the St George's Chamber Orchestra
• Górecki, Henryk Mikołaj: Totus Tuus (Nov 21, 2009) (Jan 28, 2006) (Oct 22, 1994)
• Hadley, Patrick: I Sing of a Maiden (Jan 28, 2006)
• Holst, Gustav: Ave Maria (Jan 28, 2006)
• Lauridsen, Morten: Ave Maria (May 16, 2015) (Nov 17, 2012) (Jan 28, 2006)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Ave Maria (Jan 28, 2006)
• Palestrina, Giovanni: Stabat mater (Nov 19, 2011) (Jan 28, 2006)
• Pärt, Arvo: Magnificat (Jan 28, 2006) (Oct 13, 2001) (Dec 09, 2000) (Oct 22, 1994)
• Poulenc, Francis: Salve Regina (Jan 28, 2006)
• Tavener, John: Two hymns to the Mother of God (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jan 28, 2006) (Feb 24, 1996)

Nov 12, 2005

Thomas Tallis and his contempories

Works by Byrd, Palestrina, Lassus and other glories of the 16th Century.

• Byrd, William: Laudibus in sanctis (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 12, 2005)
• Clemens, Jacobus: Ego Flos Campi (Nov 12, 2005) (Feb 14, 2004)
• Guerrero, Fransisco: Ave Virgo Sanctissima (Nov 12, 2005)
• Handl, Jacob: Pater Noster (Nov 12, 2005)
• Lassus, Orlande de: Ave Verum (Nov 12, 2005)
• Palestrina, Giovanni: Tu es Petrus (Nov 12, 2005)
• Parsons, Robert: Ave Maria (Nov 12, 2005)
• Shephard, John: Sacris Solemnis (Nov 12, 2005)
• Tallis, Thomas: Dum transisset sabbatum (Nov 12, 2005)
• Tallis, Thomas: If ye love me (Nov 12, 2005)
• Tallis, Thomas: Loquebantur Variis Linguis (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 12, 2005)
• Tallis, Thomas: O Sacrum Convivium (Nov 12, 2005)
• Tallis, Thomas: Suscipe, quaesto Domine (Nov 12, 2005) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Tye, Christopher: Omnes Gentes (Nov 12, 2005)
• Whyte, Robert: Christe Qui Lux Es (Nov 12, 2005)

Jun 18, 2005

Earlier Concert

We only started saving our web-based concert information in November 2005. Information about these 'earlier' concerts has been generated from our database records, and so only give minimal information, apart of course from the actual concert items, but not necessarily in concert order. This concert conducted by Keith Roberts, with Paul Lennon, Roy Chilton and Rod Brown

• Berlin, Irving: Blue Skies (Jun 18, 2005) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Britten, Benjamin: Five Flower Songs (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 18, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (May 19, 2001)
• Byrd, William: This sweet and merry month of May (Jun 18, 2005) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Gershwin, George: Summertime (Jul 8, 2017) (Jun 18, 2005) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Goodman / Razaf et al, : Stompin' at the Savoy (Jun 18, 2005) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Jobim / Moraes / Gimbel, : La Garota da Ipanema (arr. Keith Roberts) (Jun 18, 2005) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Morley, Thomas: Now is the month of maying (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 11, 2015) (Jun 18, 2005) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Porter, Cole: Night and Day (arr. Keith Roberts) (Jul 8, 2017) (Jun 18, 2005) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Seiber, Mátyás: Three nonsense songs (Jun 18, 2005) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Seiber, Mátyás: Yugoslav Folk Songs (Jun 18, 2005)
• Shearing, George: Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 07, 2012) (Jun 18, 2005) (May 18, 2002) Seven Shakespeare settings 1. Live with me and be my love 2. When daffodils begin to peer 3. It was a lover and his lass 4. Spring 5. Who is Silvia? 6. Fie on sinful fantasy 7. Hey, ho, the wind and the rain
• Vautor, Thomas: Sweet Suffolk Owl (Jun 18, 2005) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Ward, John: Come Sable Night (Jun 18, 2005) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Wilbye, John: Sweet Honey-sucking Bees (Jun 18, 2005) (Jul 15, 1995)

Mar 12, 2005

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Keith Roberts, with Travis Baker

• Bernstein, Leonard: Chichester Psalms (Nov 18, 2018) (Nov 16, 2013) (Mar 12, 2005) (Apr 04, 1992) (Nov 23, 1991)
• Elgar, Edward: Great is the Lord (Mar 12, 2005)
• Gibbons, Orlando: O clap your hands (Mar 12, 2005) (Feb 08, 2003) (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999) (Sep 26, 1998)
• Handel, George Frideric: Nisis Dominus (Mar 12, 2005)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Beatus Vir (Feb 5, 2011) (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 12, 2005) (Feb 05, 2000)
• Purcell, Henry: Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei (Jun 27, 2009) (Mar 12, 2005) (Jun 19, 1996) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Schubert, Franz: Psalm 23 (Mar 1, 2012) (Feb 04, 2012) (Mar 12, 2005)
• Schütz, Heinrich: Alleluia, Lobet den Herren (Mar 12, 2005)

Mar 3, 2005

Worshipful Company of Paviors

Conducted by Keith Roberts

• Gibbons, Orlando: Almighty and everlasting God (Mar 3, 2005) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Nicolai, Philip: All praise to him who came to save (Mar 6, 2008) (Mar 03, 2005)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: My soul, there is a country (Jul 12, 2014) (Mar 27, 2010) (Mar 04, 2010) (Mar 03, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 01, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (May 07, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995) Andrew Macmillan (organ)

Jan 29, 2005

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Keith Roberts

• Pärt, Arvo: Seven Magnificat antiphons (Jan 29, 2005) (Nov 13, 1999) (Oct 22, 1994)
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Vespers (All-Night Vigil) (complete) (Jan 29, 2005)

Nov 20, 2004

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Keith Roberts, with Ashley Grote

• Bairstow, Edward: Blessed City, Heavenly Salem (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 20, 2004) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Bax, Arnold: This Worldës Joie (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Nov 20, 2004) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Fauré, Gabriel: Requiem (Nov 27, 2021) (May 16, 2015) (Jan 30, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Jun 10, 2000) Accompanied (in 2010) by Bromley Youth Music Trust. Performance in 2015 was with Fauré's arrangement with harp, violin, cello and organ accompaniment, and with harp, strings and organ with soloist Greg Tassell in 2021.
• Harris, William: Bring us, O Lord God (Jul 11, 2015) (Nov 20, 2004)
• Harris, William: Faire is the Heaven (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) (Sep 26, 1998) (Oct 28, 1995) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Rachmaninov, Serge: The Cherubic Hymn (Liturgy of St. John Chrysostem) (Nov 20, 2004)

Jun 12, 2004

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Keith Roberts, with Fenner, Williams, Jupp, Evans and Daniel Cook

• Haydn, Joseph: Nelson Mass (Jun 12, 2004)
• Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Vesperae Solennes de Confessore (Feb 4, 2012) (Jun 12, 2004) (Nov 21, 1998)

Mar 27, 2004

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Keith Roberts

• Allegri, Gregorio: Miserere (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 27, 2004) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Komm Jesu komm (Feb 1, 2014) (Mar 27, 2004) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Brahms, Johannes: Warum is das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen? (Mar 12, 2016) (Jan 27, 2007) (Mar 27, 2004) (Oct 28, 1995)
• Bruckner, Anton: Christus factus est (Mar 27, 2004) (Oct 28, 1995)
• John IV, King of Portugal (attrib): Crux Fidelis (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 27, 2004)
• Lotti, Antonio: Crucifixus a 8 (Nov 19, 2011) (Jun 21, 2008) (Mar 27, 2004) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• MacMillan, James: Christus Vincit (Mar 27, 2004) (Feb 05, 2000) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Roberts, Keith: Lamentation‡ (Mar 27, 2004)
• Stainer, John: The Crucifixion: God so loved the world (Mar 27, 2004)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Caligaverunt oculi mei (Mar 27, 2004)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Eram quasi agnus (Mar 27, 2004)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Tenebrae factae sunt (Mar 27, 2004)

Mar 4, 2004

Worshipful Company of Paviors

Conducted by Keith Roberts

• Elgar, Edward: Jesu, word of God incarnate (Mar 4, 2004)
• Tye, Christopher: O come ye servants of the Lord (Mar 4, 2004)
• Walton, William: Set me as a seal upon thine heart (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 04, 2004) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jul 13, 2002) (Apr 03, 1993) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London

Feb 14, 2004

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Keith Roberts, with Matthew Hough

• Britten, Benjamin: The Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard (Feb 25, 2017) (Feb 14, 2004) Performed by the gentlemen of the choir, accompanied by Paul Jeanes, piano (Feb 2017)
• Clemens, Jacobus: Ego Flos Campi (Nov 12, 2005) (Feb 14, 2004)
• Davenport / Cooley, : Fever (Jan 31, 2009) (Feb 14, 2004) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Debussy, Claude: Trois chansons de Charles d’Orleans (May 13, 2017) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jun 10, 2000) Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder! Quand j'ai ouy le tambourin Soloist: Hannah Urbanczyk Yver, vous n'estes qu'un villain Soloists: Julie Evans, Kathryn Strachan, Ian Jones, Robert Wicke
• Elgar, Edward: My love dwelt in a northern land (Feb 14, 2004)
• Elton John / Taupin, : Your Song (arr) (Feb 14, 2004) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Finzi, Gerald: My spirit sang all day (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 3) (Jul 9, 2016) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jun 14, 2003) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Gershwin, George: In the Still of the Night (Feb 14, 2004) Arranged by Keith Roberts
• Josquin des Pres, : Mille Regrets (Feb 14, 2004)
• LeJeune, Claude: Revoici Venir le Printemps (Feb 14, 2004)
• Morley, Thomas: My bonny lass, she smileth (Feb 14, 2004) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Purcell, Henry: My beloved spake (Feb 14, 2004)
• Roberts, Keith: O Waly Waly (arr) (Feb 14, 2004)
• Walton, William: Set me as a seal upon thine heart (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 04, 2004) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jul 13, 2002) (Apr 03, 1993) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Wilbye, John: Weep Weep mine eyes (Feb 14, 2004) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Young / Heyman, : Love Letters (arr. Roberts) (Feb 14, 2004) Arranged by Keith Roberts

Nov 29, 2003

Earlier Concert

This was our first concert conducted by Keith Roberts, with James Vivian, organ.

• Britten, Benjamin: A boy was born (Dec 10, 2016) (Nov 29, 2003)
• Charpentier, Marc-Antoine: Messe de Minuit (Nov 29, 2003)
• Flecha, Mateo: Riu Riu Chiu (Nov 29, 2003)
• Gabrieli, Giovanni: O magnum mysterium (Nov 29, 2003)
• MacMillan, James: Seinte Marie Moder Milde (Nov 29, 2003) (Dec 09, 2000) (Dec 07, 1996)
• Mathias, William: A babe is born (Dec 13, 2014) (Nov 29, 2003) (Dec 15, 1993)
• Pearsall, Robert: In Dulci Jubilo (arr) (Nov 29, 2003) Arranged by Pearsall
• Praetorius, Hieronymus: Magnificat Quinti Toni (with Christmas interpolations) (Nov 19, 2011) (Nov 29, 2003)
• Schütz, Heinrich: Hodie Christus Natus Est (Nov 29, 2003)
• Traditional, : Angelus ad Virginem (Nov 29, 2003)
• Traditional, : Coventry Carol (Nov 29, 2003)
• Traditional, : Nova! Nova! (Nov 29, 2003)
• Traditional, : There is no rose (Nov 29, 2003)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: This is the truth sent from above (arr) (Nov 15, 2008) (Nov 29, 2003)

Jun 14, 2003

Earlier Concert

This was the last concert conducted by Andrew Kennedy, who sang some of the items with Catriona Beveridge.

• Finzi, Gerald: Clear and gentle stream (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 4) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 14, 2003)
• Finzi, Gerald: Haste on, my joys (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 6) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 14, 2003)
• Finzi, Gerald: I have loved flowers that fade (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 2) (Jun 14, 2003)
• Finzi, Gerald: I praise the tender flower (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 1) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jul 13, 2013) (Jun 14, 2003) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Finzi, Gerald: My spirit sang all day (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 3) (Jul 9, 2016) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jun 14, 2003) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Finzi, Gerald: Nightingales (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 5) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Finzi, Gerald: Wherefore tonight so full of care? (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 7) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Grainger, Percy: Brigg Fair (arr) (Jul 1, 2018) (Jul 02, 2011) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert June 2003
• Grainger, Percy: Irish tune from County Derry (arr) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Grainger, Percy: Mo nighean dhu (arr) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Grainger, Percy: O mistress mine (arr) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Grainger, Percy: Ye banks and braes (arr) (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Lloyd, Richard: All so still (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Lloyd, Richard: Christ is the morning star (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Lloyd, Richard: Drop down ye heavens (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Lloyd, Richard: Hosanna (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Lloyd, Richard: The windows (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Lloyd, Richard: Virtue (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert
• Lloyd, Richard: Were you there? (Jun 14, 2003) Andrew Kennedy farewell concert

Apr 5, 2003

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with James Longford, piano.

• Elgar, Edward: The music makers (Apr 5, 2003)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Hymn of Praise (Apr 5, 2003)

Mar 6, 2003

Worshipful Company of Paviors

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy

• Bruckner, Anton: Locus iste (Mar 29, 2008) (Mar 06, 2008) (Mar 06, 2003) (Mar 25, 2000) Also sung at Paviors Service Feb 2017.
• Fauré, Gabriel: Cantique de Jean Racine (May 13, 2017) (Nov 11, 2006) (Mar 06, 2003) (Jun 12, 1994)
• Lassus, Orlande de: Adoremus te Christe (Mar 6, 2003)

Feb 8, 2003

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with James Longford piano

• Gibbons, Orlando: O clap your hands (Mar 12, 2005) (Feb 08, 2003) (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999) (Sep 26, 1998)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe (Feb 8, 2003)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Erhaben, o Herr, über alles Lob (Feb 8, 2003) Sechs Sprüche Op.79 No. 3 Am Himmelsfahrtstage
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Frohlocket ihr Völker auf Erden (Feb 8, 2003) (Dec 09, 2000) Sechs Sprüche Op.79 No. 1 Weihnachten
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Heilig, heilig ist Gott der Herr Zebaoth (Feb 8, 2003)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Herr Gott, du bist unsre Zuflucht (Feb 8, 2003) Sechs Sprüche Op.79 No. 2 Am Neujahrstag
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Herr, gedenke nicht unsrer Übeltaten (Feb 8, 2003) Sechs Sprüche Op.79 No. 4 In der Passionszeit
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Kyrie eleison (Feb 8, 2003)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Lasset uns frohlocken (Feb 8, 2003) Sechs Sprüche Op.79 No. 5 Im Advent
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Psalm 20 Warum toben die Heiden (Feb 8, 2003)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Psalm 43 Richte mich, Gott (Feb 8, 2003)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Psalm 100 Jauchzet dem Herrn (Feb 8, 2003)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Um unsrer Sünden willen (Feb 8, 2003) Sechs Sprüche Op.79 No. 6 Am Karfreitag
• Rheinberger, Josef: Cantus Missae (Mass in E flat) (Mar 12, 2016) (Feb 08, 2003)

Nov 9, 2002

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with an Instrumental Ensemble, Jared Holt, Sarah Moule, Boreham, van der Linde, Nicholson, Hooper

• Carissimi, Giacomo: Jephte (Nov 9, 2002) With Baroque orchestra
• Purcell, Henry: Dido and Aeneas (Jun 29, 2019) (Nov 09, 2002) With Baroque orchestra
• Purcell, Henry: Welcome to all the pleasures (Jun 17, 2006) (Nov 09, 2002) June 2006: 25 Anniversary Concert, accompanied by the Allegri Consort, Baroque Orchestra

Jul 13, 2002

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with James Longford and Julian Empett.

• Dvořák, Antonín: Mass in D (Jan 27, 2007) (Jul 13, 2002) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Five Mystical Songs (Jul 13, 2002) (Apr 23, 1994) (Nov 03, 1993)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Serenade to Music (Nov 19, 2016) (Jul 13, 2002) November 2016 with the Rosenau Sinfonia
• Walton, William: Set me as a seal upon thine heart (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 04, 2004) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jul 13, 2002) (Apr 03, 1993) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London

May 18, 2002

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Keith Roberts, with Paul Lennon, Roy Chilton, Rod Brown. The concert also featured songs for Soprano, Cello & Piano byBritten & Previn.

• Rutter, John: Birthday Madrigals (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (May 18, 2002) 1. It was a lover and his lass 2. Draw on, sweet night 3. Come live with me 4. My true love hath my heart 5. When daisies pied
• Shearing, George: Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 07, 2012) (Jun 18, 2005) (May 18, 2002) Seven Shakespeare settings 1. Live with me and be my love 2. When daffodils begin to peer 3. It was a lover and his lass 4. Spring 5. Who is Silvia? 6. Fie on sinful fantasy 7. Hey, ho, the wind and the rain
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Cotswold Romance (arr. Jacobson) (May 18, 2002)

Mar 7, 2002

Worshipful Company of Paviors

• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesu, joy of man's desiring (Mar 7, 2002)
• Ives, Grayston: Listen, sweet love (Mar 7, 2002) (Nov 03, 1993)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Let us now praise famous men (Mar 7, 2002)

Feb 2, 2002

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with Daniel Hill and Anthony McCarthey

• Gesualdo, Carlo: O vos omnes (Apr 12, 2014) (Apr 28, 2012) (Nov 19, 2011) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Lotti, Antonio: Crucifixus a 8 (Nov 19, 2011) (Jun 21, 2008) (Mar 27, 2004) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Orff, Carl: Carmina burana (excerpts) (Feb 2, 2002)
• Purcell, Henry: Hear my prayer O Lord (Jun 27, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Stravinsky, Igor: Ave Maria / Bogoroditse Devo (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Tallis, Thomas: Lamentations (Apr 12, 2014) (Nov 10, 2007) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 15, 1997)

Oct 13, 2001

Earlier Concert

Concert at St Martin's, Brasted, conducted by Andrew Kennedy.

• Britten, Benjamin: Five Flower Songs (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 18, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (May 19, 2001)
• Harris, William: Faire is the Heaven (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) (Sep 26, 1998) (Oct 28, 1995) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Leighton, Kenneth: Drop drop slow tears (Oct 13, 2001) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: I know my soul hath power to kn (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Lord let me know mine end (Mar 14, 2015) (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: My soul, there is a country (Jul 12, 2014) (Mar 27, 2010) (Mar 04, 2010) (Mar 03, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 01, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (May 07, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Never weather-beaten sail (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Sep 26, 1998) (May 07, 1997)
• Pärt, Arvo: Magnificat (Jan 28, 2006) (Oct 13, 2001) (Dec 09, 2000) (Oct 22, 1994)
• Tavener, John: Funeral Ikos (Nov 21, 2009) (Mar 29, 2008) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Tippett, Michael: Five spirituals from A Child of our Time (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 29, 2008) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London

May 19, 2001

Earlier Concert

Andrew Kennedy, with David Soar, organ

• Boyce, William: O where shall wisdom be found? (May 19, 2001) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Britten, Benjamin: Five Flower Songs (Jul 9, 2016) (Jun 18, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (May 19, 2001)
• Elgar, Edward: Give unto the Lord (Nov 10, 2007) (May 19, 2001)
• Harvey, Jonathan: Come Holy Ghost (May 19, 2001) (Feb 08, 1997) (Apr 03, 1993)
• Haydn, Joseph: The heavens are telling (Creation) (May 19, 2001)
• Howells, Herbert: Like as the Hart (Jul 13, 2013) (May 19, 2001)
• Joubert, John: There is no Rose of such Virtue (May 19, 2001) (Dec 07, 1996) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Sumsion, Herbert: They that go down to the sea in ships (May 19, 2001)
• Toch, Ernst: Geographical fugue (May 19, 2001) (Jun 05, 1993)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Three Shakespeare songs (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 07, 2012) (May 19, 2001) (Oct 11, 1997) (Jun 12, 1994) Full fathom five - The cloud-cappe'd towers - Over hill, over dale 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London

Mar 17, 2001

At St Geprge's, Beckenham, conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with David Soar, organ.

• Aston, Peter: Haec Dies (Mar 17, 2001)
• Bach, Johann Sebastian: St John Passion: At the Sepulchre & Final Chorale (Mar 17, 2001)
• Harris, William: Faire is the Heaven (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) (Sep 26, 1998) (Oct 28, 1995) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Leighton, Kenneth: Crucifixus pro nobis (Mar 14, 2015) (Mar 17, 2001) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Ord, Boris: Adam lay ybounden (Mar 17, 2001) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Tavener, John: The lamb (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Dec 10, 2016) (Dec 13, 2014) (Mar 17, 2001) (Jun 12, 1994) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Tippett, Michael: Five spirituals from A Child of our Time (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 29, 2008) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 17, 2001) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Walton, William: A Litany (Mar 17, 2001)

Mar 1, 2001

Worshipful Company of Paviors

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with David Soar, organ

• Beethoven, Ludwig van: The heavens proclaim him (Mar 1, 2001)
• Hadley, Patrick: My beloved spake (Jul 13, 2013) (Nov 10, 2007) (Mar 01, 2001) (Apr 03, 1993)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: My soul, there is a country (Jul 12, 2014) (Mar 27, 2010) (Mar 04, 2010) (Mar 03, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 01, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (May 07, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995) Andrew Macmillan (organ)

Dec 9, 2000

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with David Soar, organ. Concert also featured carols and close harmony items, and organ solos.

• Britten, Benjamin: A Hymn to the Virgin (Nov 16, 2013) (Nov 15, 2008) (Jan 28, 2006) (Dec 09, 2000)
• Bruckner, Anton: Virga Jesse floruit (Nov 15, 2008) (Mar 29, 2008) (Dec 09, 2000)
• Byrd, William: Beata Virgo (Dec 9, 2000)
• Byrd, William: O magnum mysterium (Dec 9, 2000)
• Handl, Jacob: Omnes de saba venient (Dec 9, 2000)
• Howells, Herbert: A spotless rose (Dec 9, 2000) (Dec 16, 1992) (Oct 17, 1992) (Dec 10, 1994)
• MacMillan, James: Seinte Marie Moder Milde (Nov 29, 2003) (Dec 09, 2000) (Dec 07, 1996)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Frohlocket ihr Völker auf Erden (Feb 8, 2003) (Dec 09, 2000) Sechs Sprüche Op.79 No. 1 Weihnachten
• Pärt, Arvo: Magnificat (Jan 28, 2006) (Oct 13, 2001) (Dec 09, 2000) (Oct 22, 1994)
• Poulenc, Francis: Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël (Dec 9, 2000) (Nov 13, 1999)
• Praetorius, Hieronymus: In Dulci Jubilo (Dec 9, 2000)
• Praetorius, Michael: Quem pastores laudavere (Dec 9, 2000)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Ave Maria (Jun 21, 2008) (Dec 09, 2000)

Nov 11, 2000

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Andrew Kennedy, with David Soar, organ, at St George's, Beckenham. This was Andrew Kennedy's inaugural concert withe the Allegri Singers.

• Finzi, Gerald: Lo, the full, final sacrifice (Jul 11, 2015) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Howells, Herbert: Hymnus Paradisi (excerpts) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Ireland, John: Greater love hath no man (Apr 1, 2006) (Nov 11, 2000) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: I know my soul hath power to kn (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Lord let me know mine end (Mar 14, 2015) (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: My soul, there is a country (Jul 12, 2014) (Mar 27, 2010) (Mar 04, 2010) (Mar 03, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 01, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (May 07, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Never weather-beaten sail (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Sep 26, 1998) (May 07, 1997)
• Tavener, John: Funeral Ikos (Nov 21, 2009) (Mar 29, 2008) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Missa pro defunctis (Nov 11, 2000)

Jun 10, 2000

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Mark Ford

• Debussy, Claude: Trois chansons de Charles d’Orleans (May 13, 2017) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jun 10, 2000) Dieu! qu'il la fait bon regarder! Quand j'ai ouy le tambourin Soloist: Hannah Urbanczyk Yver, vous n'estes qu'un villain Soloists: Julie Evans, Kathryn Strachan, Ian Jones, Robert Wicke
• Fauré, Gabriel: Requiem (Nov 27, 2021) (May 16, 2015) (Jan 30, 2010) (Nov 20, 2004) (Jun 10, 2000) Accompanied (in 2010) by Bromley Youth Music Trust. Performance in 2015 was with Fauré's arrangement with harp, violin, cello and organ accompaniment, and with harp, strings and organ with soloist Greg Tassell in 2021.
• Martin, Frank: Mass for double choir (Apr 28, 2012) (Jun 10, 2000)
• Poulenc, Francis: Un soir de neige (Jun 10, 2000)

Mar 25, 2000

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Mark Ford, with David Soar, organ

• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesu meine Freude (Nov 14, 2015) (Feb 01, 2014) (Jun 17, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) June 2006: 25 Anniversary Concert, accompanied by the Allegri Consort, Baroque Orchestra
• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Lobet den Herrn (Feb 1, 2014) (Mar 25, 2000) (Jun 06, 1992) (Apr 04, 1992)
• Bruckner, Anton: Ave Maria (Mar 29, 2008) (Jan 28, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Bruckner, Anton: Locus iste (Mar 29, 2008) (Mar 06, 2008) (Mar 06, 2003) (Mar 25, 2000) Also sung at Paviors Service Feb 2017.
• Byrd, William: Miserere mei (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Duruflé, Maurice: Quatre motets sur des thèmes Grégoriens (Nov 11, 2006) (Mar 25, 2000) (Nov 23, 1991)
• Poulenc, Francis: Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence (Nov 14, 2015) (Apr 12, 2014) (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 15, 1997)
• Schumann, Georg: Das ist ein köstliches Ding (Mar 25, 2000)
• Schumann, Georg: Herr, erhöre meine Worte (Mar 25, 2000)
• Schumann, Georg: Komm Heil'ger Geist (Mar 25, 2000)

Mar 2, 2000

Worshipful Company of Paviors

Conducted by Mark Ford, with David Soar, organ

• Liszt, Franz: Missa Choralis (excerpts) (Mar 2, 2000) (Mar 06, 1999)
• Rhys, Paul: The corner stone‡ (Mar 2, 2000) Premièred by the Allegri Singers
• Rossini, Gioacchino: O salutaris Hostia (1863) (Mar 2, 2000) (Mar 06, 1999) From his 1863 'Petite messe solennelle'
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: O clap your hands all ye people (Mar 2, 2000) (Nov 13, 1999) (Apr 03, 1993) (Oct 17, 1992)

Feb 5, 2000

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Ben Nicholas, organ

• Bruckner, Anton: Os justi (Mar 29, 2008) (Feb 05, 2000)
• Dunstable, John: Sancta Maria (Feb 5, 2000)
• Josquin des Pres, : Ave Maria .. Virgo Serena (Feb 5, 2000) (Sep 22, 1991) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Lassus, Orlande de: Timor et Tremor (Feb 5, 2000)
• MacMillan, James: Christus Vincit (Mar 27, 2004) (Feb 05, 2000) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Beatus Vir (Feb 5, 2011) (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 12, 2005) (Feb 05, 2000)
• Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Missa Brevis in F K192 (Feb 5, 2000)
• Palestrina, Giovanni: Exsultate Deo (Feb 5, 2000)
• Rachmaninov, Serge: Bogoroditsye Dyevo (Vespers) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 05, 2000) March 2020: prepared but not performed
• Various, : Motets from the 10th to 14th centuries (Feb 5, 2000)
• Various, : Plainsong / 2 & 3 part organum (Feb 5, 2000) (Mar 06, 1999) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Wipo of Burgundy, : Victimae Paschali Laudes (Feb 5, 2000)

Nov 13, 1999

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Ben Nicholas, organ

• Britten, Benjamin: Rejoice in the Lamb (Nov 27, 2021) (Nov 20, 2010) (Jan 27, 2007) (Nov 13, 1999) (Oct 22, 1994) (Apr 03, 1993)
• Howells, Herbert: Take him, earth, for cherishing (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 14, 2015) (Nov 13, 1999) (Nov 02, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Kodály, Zoltan: Missa Brevis (Nov 19, 2022) (Nov 13, 1999) (Mar 06, 1999) 1999: excerpts
• Pärt, Arvo: Seven Magnificat antiphons (Jan 29, 2005) (Nov 13, 1999) (Oct 22, 1994)
• Penderecki, Krzysztof: Stabat Mater (Nov 13, 1999)
• Poulenc, Francis: Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël (Dec 9, 2000) (Nov 13, 1999)
• Schoenberg, Arnold: Friede auf Erden (Nov 13, 1999) (Oct 28, 1995)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: O clap your hands all ye people (Mar 2, 2000) (Nov 13, 1999) (Apr 03, 1993) (Oct 17, 1992)

Jul 23, 1999

Petworth Festival

Conducted by Michael Nicholas at the Sacred Heart, Petworth

• Blitheman, John: Il pace (Jul 23, 1999)
• Burrell, Diana: Ave verum corpus‡ (Jul 23, 1999) (Sep 26, 1998) (May 02, 1998) Premiered by the Allegri Singers
• Byrd, William: Magnificat (Great Service) (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999)
• Byrd, William: Nunc dimittis (Great Service) (Jul 23, 1999)
• Gibbons, Orlando: O clap your hands (Mar 12, 2005) (Feb 08, 2003) (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999) (Sep 26, 1998)
• Oliver, Stephen: Trinity mass (excerpts) (Jul 23, 1999) (Mar 06, 1999)
• Walker, Robert: Theology (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Wilby, Philip: A peace prayer (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999)
• Wilby, Philip: Vox Dei (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999) (Feb 18, 1995)

Jun 19, 1999

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Ben Nicholas, organ, with soloists John Nightingale and Patricia Williams.

• Brahms, Johannes: Liebeslieder-Walzer Op 52 (Feb 25, 2017) (Jun 19, 1999) (Jun 12, 1994) With Zita Syme, Greg Tassell and accompanied by Paul Jeanes and Louisa Green, piano (Feb 2017)
• Britten, Benjamin: Choral dances from Gloriana (Feb 25, 2017) (Jul 13, 2013) (Jun 19, 1999) With Greg Tassell, tenor, and accompanied by Bethan Semmens, harp (Feb 2017)
• Byrd, William: Magnificat (Great Service) (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999)
• Carter, Sydney: Lord of the dance (arr) (Jun 19, 1999)
• Gibbons, Orlando: O clap your hands (Mar 12, 2005) (Feb 08, 2003) (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999) (Sep 26, 1998)
• Holst, Gustav: This have I done for my true love (Jun 19, 1999) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Wilby, Philip: A peace prayer (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999)
• Wilby, Philip: Vox Dei (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999) (Feb 18, 1995)

Mar 6, 1999

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Philip Scriven, organ

• Byrd, William: Justorum animae (Mar 6, 1999) (Nov 02, 1996)
• Haydn, Joseph: Mass in D minor (excerpts) (Mar 6, 1999)
• Kodály, Zoltan: Missa Brevis (Nov 19, 2022) (Nov 13, 1999) (Mar 06, 1999) 1999: excerpts
• Lassus, Orlande de: Missa bel’ amfitrit altera (excerpts) (Mar 6, 1999)
• Liszt, Franz: Missa Choralis (excerpts) (Mar 2, 2000) (Mar 06, 1999)
• Messiaen, Olivier: O sacrum convivium (Nov 11, 2006) (Mar 06, 1999) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Monteverdi, Claudio: Christe adoramus te (Mar 6, 1999)
• Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Missa Brevis in F K192: Credo (Mar 6, 1999)
• Oliver, Stephen: Trinity mass (excerpts) (Jul 23, 1999) (Mar 06, 1999)
• Palestrina, Giovanni: Missa aeterna Christi munera (excerpts) (Mar 6, 1999)
• Rossini, Gioacchino: O salutaris Hostia (1863) (Mar 2, 2000) (Mar 06, 1999) From his 1863 'Petite messe solennelle'
• Various, : Plainsong / 2 & 3 part organum (Feb 5, 2000) (Mar 06, 1999) (Feb 24, 1996)

Dec 16, 1998

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Neil Cockburn, organ

• Archer, Malcolm: I saw three ships (arr) (Dec 16, 1998)
• Archer, Malcolm: Lute book lullaby (Dec 16, 1998) (Dec 09, 1995)
• Davies, Walford: Christmas is coming (arr) (Dec 16, 1998)
• Ebeling, Johann: All my heart this night rejoices (Dec 16, 1998)
• Finzi, Gerald: In terra pax (Dec 16, 1998)
• Ridout, Alan: See to us a child is born (Dec 16, 1998)
• Sanders, John: Whence is that goodly fragrance? (arr) (Dec 16, 1998) (Dec 07, 1996)
• Terry, Richard: Myn Liking (Dec 16, 1998)
• Warrell, Arthur: A Merry Christmas (arr) (Dec 16, 1998)

Jul 3, 1998

Winchester Weekend

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, part of a choir weekend at Winchester Cathedral

• Harris, William: Strengthen ye the weak hands (Jul 3, 1998)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Mass in G Minor (Jul 13, 2013) (Mar 24, 2007) (Jul 03, 1998) (Oct 11, 1997)

May 2, 1998

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Rupert Gough, Max Spiers and Julian Empett, performed at Holy Trinity, Sloane Street, SW1.

• Burrell, Diana: Ave verum corpus‡ (Jul 23, 1999) (Sep 26, 1998) (May 02, 1998) Premiered by the Allegri Singers
• Burrell, Diana: Be thy right hand, O God, under my head (2 blessings) (May 2, 1998)
• Burrell, Diana: Benedicam Dominum (May 2, 1998)
• Burrell, Diana: Christo paremus cantica (May 2, 1998) (Dec 09, 1995) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Burrell, Diana: Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (May 2, 1998)
• Burrell, Diana: Creator of the stars of night (May 2, 1998)
• Burrell, Diana: Heil’ger Geist in’s Himmels Throne (May 2, 1998)
• Burrell, Diana: Hymn to wisdom (May 2, 1998)
• Burrell, Diana: Wisdom of serpent be thine (2 blessings) (May 2, 1998) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Grieg, Edvard: Four psalms Op 74 (May 2, 1998)

Mar 28, 1998

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Ben Nicholas, organ.

• Allegri, Gregorio: Miserere (Nov 19, 2011) (Mar 27, 2004) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Byrd, William: Miserere mei (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Chapple, Brian: Miserere mei (Mar 28, 1998)
• Górecki, Henryk Mikołaj: Miserere (Apr 28, 2012) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Mendelssohn, Felix: Hear my prayer - O for the wings (Mar 12, 2016) (Mar 28, 1998)
• Purcell, Henry: Hear my prayer O Lord (Jun 27, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 28, 1998)

Feb 14, 1998

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Alexander Mason, organ.

• Dvořák, Antonín: Mass in D (Jan 27, 2007) (Jul 13, 2002) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Haydn, Joseph: Insanae et vanae curae (Feb 14, 1998)
• Messiaen, Olivier: O sacrum convivium (Nov 11, 2006) (Mar 06, 1999) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Palestrina, Giovanni: Missa Papae Marcelli (Feb 14, 1998)
• Purcell, Henry: I was glad (Mar 3, 2011) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jun 27, 2009) (May 16, 2009) (Feb 14, 1998)
• Purcell, Henry: Zadoc the priest (Feb 14, 1998)
• Victoria, Tomas Luis da: Requiem a 6 (extracts) (Feb 14, 1998)

Dec 13, 1997

Messiah

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with the Brook Street Band, and soloists O'Neill, Baker, Todd, Empett

• Handel, George Frideric: Messiah (Feb 25, 2023) (Dec 13, 1997) 2023 with the Rosenau Sinfonia and oloists Zita Syme (soprano), Arlene Belli (mezzo), Greg Tassell (tenor) & Laurence Gillians (baritone).

Oct 11, 1997

Earlier Conert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas.

• Finzi, Gerald: I praise the tender flower (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 1) (Jul 9, 2016) (Jul 13, 2013) (Jun 14, 2003) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Finzi, Gerald: My spirit sang all day (7 poems of Robert Bridges No 3) (Jul 9, 2016) (Feb 14, 2004) (Jun 14, 2003) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Holst, Gustav: Nunc dimittis (Nov 16, 2013) (Oct 11, 1997) (Feb 08, 1997)
• Holst, Gustav: This have I done for my true love (Jun 19, 1999) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Howells, Herbert: Salve Regina (Oct 11, 1997)
• Howells, Herbert: The scribe (Oct 11, 1997)
• Morley, Thomas: Agnus Dei (Oct 11, 1997)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Lord let me know mine end (Mar 14, 2015) (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Magnificat in Bb Op.164 (Jul 9, 2016) (Nov 30, 2012) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Mass in G Minor (Jul 13, 2013) (Mar 24, 2007) (Jul 03, 1998) (Oct 11, 1997)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Three Shakespeare songs (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 07, 2012) (May 19, 2001) (Oct 11, 1997) (Jun 12, 1994) Full fathom five - The cloud-cappe'd towers - Over hill, over dale 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London

Jun 21, 1997

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Piano Duets by Edward German and Roger Quilter performed by Muriel Partridge and Robert Hazell.

• Allbright, Terence: Never Again (3 madrigals with words by Stevie Smith) (Jun 21, 1997)
• East, Michael: Quick, quick, away, dispatch! (Jun 21, 1997)
• Farnaby, Giles: Construe my meaning (Jun 21, 1997)
• Gardner, John: Loveliest of trees‡ (Jun 21, 1997) (Jun 05, 1993) (Apr 04, 1992) Premiered by the Allegri Singers
• Gibbons, Orlando: What is our life? (Jun 21, 1997)
• Langford, Gordon: Bobby Shaftoe (arr) (Jun 21, 1997) (Nov 23, 1991)
• Morley, Thomas: April is in my mistress face (Jul 8, 2023) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Morley, Thomas: Fyer, Fyer! (Jul 8, 2023) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Morley, Thomas: Leave, alas, this tormenting (Jun 21, 1997)
• Morley, Thomas: Now is the month of maying (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 11, 2015) (Jun 18, 2005) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Seiber, Mátyás: Three nonsense songs (Jun 18, 2005) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Walker, Robert: Theology (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Weelkes, Thomas: As Vesta was from Latmos Hill descending (Jul 11, 2015) (Jun 21, 1997)
• Weelkes, Thomas: Thule, the period of cosmography (Jul 8, 2023) (Jun 21, 1997)

May 7, 1997

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with string orchestra, performed at St Giles without Cripplegate. Soloists: Shannon, Mott, WIlde and Empett.

• Brahms, Johannes: Schaffe in mir Gott ein rein Herz (May 7, 1997)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: My soul, there is a country (Jul 12, 2014) (Mar 27, 2010) (Mar 04, 2010) (Mar 03, 2005) (Oct 13, 2001) (Mar 01, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (May 07, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995) Andrew Macmillan (organ)
• Parry, Hubert: Songs of Farewell: Never weather-beaten sail (Mar 27, 2010) (Oct 13, 2001) (Nov 11, 2000) (Sep 26, 1998) (May 07, 1997)
• Schubert, Franz: Mass in G (Mar 12, 2016) (Feb 04, 2012) (May 07, 1997)
• Strauss, Richard: Deutsche Motette (May 7, 1997) (Oct 28, 1995)

Mar 15, 1997

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas.

• Poulenc, Francis: Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence (Nov 14, 2015) (Apr 12, 2014) (Mar 25, 2000) (Mar 15, 1997)
• Stainer, John: The Crucifixion (Mar 15, 1997)
• Tallis, Thomas: Lamentations (Apr 12, 2014) (Nov 10, 2007) (Feb 02, 2002) (Mar 15, 1997)

Feb 8, 1997

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with organ solo.

• Bax, Arnold: I sing of a maiden (Feb 8, 1997)
• Berkeley, Michael: The Lord is my shepherd (Feb 8, 1997)
• Britten, Benjamin: Te Deum Laudamus in C (Feb 8, 1997) (May 11, 1991)
• Harvey, Jonathan: Come Holy Ghost (May 19, 2001) (Feb 08, 1997) (Apr 03, 1993)
• Holst, Gustav: Nunc dimittis (Nov 16, 2013) (Oct 11, 1997) (Feb 08, 1997)
• Howells, Herbert: Behold O God our defender (Feb 8, 1997)
• Inglis, Brian: O Noblissima Viriditas‡ (Feb 8, 1997) (Jul 03, 1996) Premiered by the Allegri Singers
• Parry, Hubert: I was glad (Jul 12, 2014) (Nov 30, 2012) (Sep 26, 1998) (Feb 08, 1997)
• Swayne, Giles: Nunc dimittis (Feb 8, 1997)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Praise to the Father of Heaven (Feb 8, 1997)
• Walton, William: The Twelve (Jul 13, 2013) (Feb 08, 1997)

Dec 7, 1996

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with items by the Holy Trinity Concert Prep School Choir conducted by Muriel Partridge and items by a string trio.

• Archer, Malcolm: Love came down (Dec 7, 1996) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Harvey, Jonathan: The angels (Dec 7, 1996) (Dec 09, 1995)
• Joubert, John: There is no Rose of such Virtue (May 19, 2001) (Dec 07, 1996) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Lloyd, Richard: The mother of Jesus (arr) (Dec 7, 1996)
• MacMillan, James: Seinte Marie Moder Milde (Nov 29, 2003) (Dec 09, 2000) (Dec 07, 1996)
• Nicholas, Michael: ’Twas in the year that King Uzziah died (Dec 7, 1996)
• Nicholas, Michael: A little child on the earth has been born (Dec 7, 1996)
• Sanders, John: Whence is that goodly fragrance? (arr) (Dec 16, 1998) (Dec 07, 1996)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Fantasia on Christmas carols (Dec 7, 1996) (Dec 10, 1994)

Nov 2, 1996

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with Paul Plummer, organ, including organ solo.

• Byrd, William: Justorum animae (Mar 6, 1999) (Nov 02, 1996)
• Byrd, William: O quam gloriosum (Nov 2, 1996)
• Duruflé, Maurice: Requiem (Apr 27, 2013) (Nov 11, 2006) (Nov 02, 1996) (Mar 16, 1991)
• Howells, Herbert: Take him, earth, for cherishing (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Mar 14, 2015) (Nov 13, 1999) (Nov 02, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Justorum animae (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 02, 1996) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)

Oct 5, 1996

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with the XBY Concert Band.

• Bruckner, Anton: Mass No.2 in E minor (Oct 5, 1996)
• Patterson, Paul: Magnificat (Oct 5, 1996)
• Patterson, Paul: Missa Brevis (Oct 5, 1996)
• Walker, Robert: As the apple tree (Oct 5, 1996)
• Walker, Robert: Dance my heart (Oct 5, 1996)

Jul 3, 1996

Earlier Concert

Conducted by Michael Nicholas, with soloists Martin Bussey and David Terry.

• Bullard, Alan: The windhover (from Choristers of Flight)‡ (Jul 3, 1996) Composers' workshop - première
• Bussey, Martin: The evening hymn of King Charles I ‡ (Jul 3, 1996) Composers' workshop - première
• Inglis, Brian: O Noblissima Viriditas‡ (Feb 8, 1997) (Jul 03, 1996) Premiered by the Allegri Singers
• le Fleming, Antony: Save me O God‡ (Jul 3, 1996) Composers' workshop - première
• Reeman, John: The hand that made us is divine‡ (Jul 3, 1996) Composers' workshop - première
• Terry, David: Nunc dimittis‡ (Jul 3, 1996) Composers' workshop - première

Jun 19, 1996

Earlier Concert

• Handel, George Frideric: Dixit Dominus (Jun 17, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) June 2006: 25 Anniversary Concert, accompanied by the Allegri Consort, Baroque Orchestra
• Purcell, Henry: Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei (Jun 27, 2009) (Mar 12, 2005) (Jun 19, 1996) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Purcell, Henry: My heart is inditing (Jun 19, 1996)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Beati quorum via (Nov 16, 2019) (Nov 09, 2019) (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Mar 03, 2011) (Mar 27, 2010) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992) 09/11/2019 as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival at St Katharine Cree, London
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Coelos ascendit hodie (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Justorum animae (Jul 12, 2014) (Apr 09, 2011) (Apr 01, 2006) (Nov 02, 1996) (Jun 19, 1996) (Oct 17, 1992)

Mar 16, 1996

Earlier Concert

• Pärt, Arvo: St John Passion (Passio) (Mar 16, 1996)

Feb 24, 1996

Earlier Concert

• Battishill, Jonathan: O Lord, look down from heaven (Feb 24, 1996)
• Boyce, William: O where shall wisdom be found? (May 19, 2001) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Britten, Benjamin: Antiphon (Nov 16, 2013) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Dunstable, John: Veni sancte spiritus (Feb 24, 1996)
• Gibbons, Orlando: Almighty and everlasting God (Mar 3, 2005) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Harvey, Jonathan: I love the Lord (Feb 4, 2012) (Feb 24, 1996) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Howells, Herbert: Te Deum - Collegium Regale (Feb 24, 1996) (Jan 03, 1993)
• Ireland, John: Greater love hath no man (Apr 1, 2006) (Nov 11, 2000) (Feb 24, 1996)
• MacMillan, James: Christus Vincit (Mar 27, 2004) (Feb 05, 2000) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Purcell, Henry: Jehova quam multi sunt hostes mei (Jun 27, 2009) (Mar 12, 2005) (Jun 19, 1996) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Stanford, Charles Villiers: Magnificat & Nunc Dimitis in G (Feb 24, 1996) (Apr 03, 1993)
• Tallis, Thomas: Suscipe, quaesto Domine (Nov 12, 2005) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Tavener, John: Two hymns to the Mother of God (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Jan 28, 2006) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Taverner, John: Western wynde mass (Feb 24, 1996)
• Various, : Plainsong / 2 & 3 part organum (Feb 5, 2000) (Mar 06, 1999) (Feb 24, 1996)
• Wesley, Samuel Sebastian: Cast me not away from thy presence (Feb 24, 1996)

Dec 9, 1995

Earlier Concert

• Archer, Malcolm: Ballulalow (Dec 9, 1995)
• Archer, Malcolm: Lute book lullaby (Dec 16, 1998) (Dec 09, 1995)
• Britten, Benjamin: Christ’s Nativity (Dec 9, 1995)
• Burrell, Diana: Christo paremus cantica (May 2, 1998) (Dec 09, 1995) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Harvey, Jonathan: The angels (Dec 7, 1996) (Dec 09, 1995)
• Nicholas, Michael: Today, maiden Mary (arr) (Dec 9, 1995)
• Walters, Edmund: Little camel boy (Dec 9, 1995)
• Wood, Charles: Hail, blessed Virgin Mary (arr) (Dec 9, 1995)

Jul 15, 1995

Earlier Concert

• Bennet, John: All Creatures Now (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Byrd, William: This sweet and merry month of May (Jun 18, 2005) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Cavendish, Michael: Come, gentle swains (Jul 15, 1995)
• Farmer, John: Fair nymphs, I heard one telling (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Gibbons, Orlando: The silver swan (Jul 8, 2017) (Jul 11, 2015) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Morley, Thomas: My bonny lass, she smileth (Feb 14, 2004) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Murrill, Herbert: Two songs from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Jul 15, 1995) (Jun 12, 1994)
• Sargent, Malcolm: Little David, play on your harp (arr) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Tomkins, Thomas: Music divine (Jul 8, 2023) (Jul 08, 2017) (Jan 19, 2008) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Tomkins, Thomas: See, see, the shepherd's queen (Jan 19, 2008) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Vautor, Thomas: Sweet Suffolk Owl (Jun 18, 2005) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Ward, John: Come Sable Night (Jun 18, 2005) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Weelkes, Thomas: Come, Sirrah Jack, ho! (Jul 15, 1995)
• Weelkes, Thomas: O care, thou wilt despatch me (Jul 15, 1995)
• Weelkes, Thomas: Thus sings my dearest jewel (Jul 15, 1995)
• Wilbye, John: Sweet Honey-sucking Bees (Jun 18, 2005) (Jul 15, 1995)
• Wilbye, John: Weep Weep mine eyes (Feb 14, 2004) (Jul 15, 1995)

Apr 1, 1995

Earlier Concert

• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Komm Jesu komm (Feb 1, 2014) (Mar 27, 2004) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Gesualdo, Carlo: O vos omnes (Apr 12, 2014) (Apr 28, 2012) (Nov 19, 2011) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Leighton, Kenneth: Crucifixus pro nobis (Mar 14, 2015) (Mar 17, 2001) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Lotti, Antonio: Crucifixus a 8 (Nov 19, 2011) (Jun 21, 2008) (Mar 27, 2004) (Feb 02, 2002) (Apr 01, 1995)
• Tavener, John: Lament of the Mother of God (Apr 1, 1995)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: O vos omnes (Apr 1, 1995)

Feb 18, 1995

Earlier Concert

• Burrell, Diana: Wisdom of serpent be thine (2 blessings) (May 2, 1998) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Harvey, Jonathan: I love the Lord (Feb 4, 2012) (Feb 24, 1996) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Howells, Herbert: One thing have I desired of the Lord (Feb 18, 1995)
• Jackson, Gabriel: O sacrum convivium (Feb 4, 2012) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Leighton, Kenneth: Drop drop slow tears (Oct 13, 2001) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Nicholas, Michael: Prayer of Saint Benedict (Feb 18, 1995)
• Oliver, Stephen: O fons amoris (Feb 18, 1995)
• Rubbra, Edmund: Miss in honorem Sancti Dominici (extracts) (Feb 18, 1995)
• Swayne, Giles: Magnificat anima mea (Feb 18, 1995)
• Tippett, Michael: Plebs angelica (Feb 18, 1995)
• Wilby, Philip: Vox Dei (Jul 23, 1999) (Jun 19, 1999) (Feb 18, 1995)

Dec 10, 1994

Earlier Concert

• Archer, Malcolm: Love came down (Dec 7, 1996) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Burrell, Diana: Christo paremus cantica (May 2, 1998) (Dec 09, 1995) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Howells, Herbert: A spotless rose (Dec 9, 2000) (Dec 16, 1992) (Oct 17, 1992) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Joubert, John: There is no Rose of such Virtue (May 19, 2001) (Dec 07, 1996) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Kelly, Brian: I sing of a maiden‡ (Dec 10, 1994)
• Lloyd, Richard: Dormi Jesu (Dec 10, 1994)
• Nicholas, Michael: Wexford Carol (arr) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Nicholas, Michael: Where is this stupendous stranger? (Dec 10, 1994)
• Ord, Boris: Adam lay ybounden (Mar 17, 2001) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Tavener, John: Today a Virgin (Dec 10, 1994)
• Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Byl u Khrista / Crown of Roses (Legend) (Nov 21, 2009) (Sep 26, 2009) (Dec 10, 1994) Legend
• Terry, Richard: As Joseph was a-walking (Dec 10, 1994)
• Vaughan Williams, Ralph: Fantasia on Christmas carols (Dec 7, 1996) (Dec 10, 1994)
• Weir, Judith: Illuminare Jerusalem (Dec 10, 1994)
• Wood, Charles: Ding, dong merrily on high (arr) (Dec 10, 1994)