20th March – BLESSED CECILIA
Saturday 20 March, 2010 at 7.30 pm 
Blessed Cecilia
St Peter's Singers, directed by Claire Innes-Hopkins, celebrate the music of Henry Purcell and Benjamin Britten, who took great inspiration from Purcell's music, and works by other modern English composers. A fund-raising event for the Down's Syndrome Association.
Blessed Cecilia
St Peter's Singers, directed by Claire Innes-Hopkins, celebrate the music of Henry Purcell and Benjamin Britten, who took great inspiration from Purcell's music, and works by other modern English composers. A fund-raising event for the Down's Syndrome Association.
17th April – PASTORALE
Saturday 17th April 7.30 pm
Pastorale
Harpist Eleanor Turner is no stranger in Stamford. For this concert she is joined by her friends Lisa Nelsen (flute) and Philip Dukes (viola), for a diverse programme of chamber music. Each half of the programme begins with a different Bach: Johann Christian and Johann Sebastian. Also included are Bax’s Elegiac Trio and Debussy’s Sonata for flute, viola and harp. Two works by Astor Piazzolla, Oblivion and Libertango, round off the programme.
Ticket prices: £12 (accompanied children £5)
Pastorale
Harpist Eleanor Turner is no stranger in Stamford. For this concert she is joined by her friends Lisa Nelsen (flute) and Philip Dukes (viola), for a diverse programme of chamber music. Each half of the programme begins with a different Bach: Johann Christian and Johann Sebastian. Also included are Bax’s Elegiac Trio and Debussy’s Sonata for flute, viola and harp. Two works by Astor Piazzolla, Oblivion and Libertango, round off the programme.
Ticket prices: £12 (accompanied children £5)
26th June – SUMMER SERENADE
Saturday 26th June 6.00 pm
(ends approx. 7.00 p.m.)
Summer Serenade
The Bury Bach Choir, founded in 1932, currently has about 130 members and performs three major concerts each year in and around Bury St Edmunds. On the occasion of their visit to Stamford, members of the choir, conducted by Philip Reed, will be performing a programme of favourite pieces, including works by Byrd, Tallis and Britten.
Admission FREE: Retiring Collection
(ends approx. 7.00 p.m.)
Summer Serenade
The Bury Bach Choir, founded in 1932, currently has about 130 members and performs three major concerts each year in and around Bury St Edmunds. On the occasion of their visit to Stamford, members of the choir, conducted by Philip Reed, will be performing a programme of favourite pieces, including works by Byrd, Tallis and Britten.
Admission FREE: Retiring Collection
10th July – THE LONG DAY CLOSES
Saturday 10th July 7.30 pm
The Long Day Closes
Kingfisher Chorale, conducted by Giles Turner, Head of Music at Stamford Endowed Schools, makes a welcome return visit to Stamford. If you came to their last concert in 2007, you will appreciate their fine blend of voices and superb ensemble. The wide-ranging programme includes Britten, Barber, Rutter, Vaughan Williams and Eric Whitacre.
Ticket prices: £10
(Concessions £8, NUS/under19s £3)
The Long Day Closes
Kingfisher Chorale, conducted by Giles Turner, Head of Music at Stamford Endowed Schools, makes a welcome return visit to Stamford. If you came to their last concert in 2007, you will appreciate their fine blend of voices and superb ensemble. The wide-ranging programme includes Britten, Barber, Rutter, Vaughan Williams and Eric Whitacre.
Ticket prices: £10
(Concessions £8, NUS/under19s £3)
31st July - BOYS' AND MEN'S CHOIR OF TRINITY CHURCH, ESBJERG, DENMARK
Boys' and men's choir of The Holy Trinity Church, Esbjerg
Saturday 31st July 7.30 pm
The "Treenighedskirkens-drengeogmandskor", conducted by Lone Gislinge, hails from the town of Esbjerg in Denmark, which is twinned with Ely. The choir is very accomplished, enthusiastic and altogether great fun.
Tickets: £8 (accompanied children £4) from Stamford Arts Centre. 01780 763203 or at the door
August - ORGAN RECITALS
Summer Lunchtime Organ Recitals 2010
A series of four concerts at St Martin’s Church, Stamford; each to include a work by Dr. Stanley Vann (1910 - 2010), organist emeritus of Peterborough Cathedral.
Wednesday 4th August Programme
Marche
(arranged Christopher Morris)
Stanley Vann (1910 - 2010)
Arioso for flute and organ
Federico Mompou (1893 – 1987)
Pastoral (Canço i dansa No. 15)
Stanley Vann
Sørlandet Soliloquy
Johann Pachelbel (1653 – 1706)
Ciacona
(from Hexachordum Apollinis, 1699)
Johann Sebastian Bach
Solo pour la flute traversiere par J S Bach BWV 1013
(also known as the Partita in a minor)
i. Allemande
ii. Corente
iii. Sarabande
iv. Bouree Anglaise
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975)
Waltz No.2
(from the Jazz Suite, transcribed for organ by Jean-Paul Imbert)
Jehan Alain (1911 – 1940)
Trois Mouvements pour Flûte et Orgue
(adapted from the original (for flute and piano) by Marie-Claire Alain)
i Andante
ii Allegro con grazia
iii Allegro Vivace
Wednesday 11th August Programme
Prelude in B minor BWV 544
Louis Vierne
Préambule and Berceuse from ‘24 Pièces en style libre’
Cesar Franck
Chorale No. III in A minor
Stanley Vann
Pavan
Dietrich Buxtehude
Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in C BuxWV 137
Louis Vierne
Final from Symphony No. 1 Op. 14
After studying the organ for the last 8 years, most recently with Andrew Reid at Peterborough Cathedral, Christopher takes up the post as Organ Scholar at Blackburn Cathedral from September 2010, where he will play a full-role in the music department, playing for services and accompanying the Cathedral Choir. Christopher has recently completed his ‘A’ Levels at The King’s School, Peterborough; passed his Grade VIII organ examination with distinction; and hopes to apply to University for 2012 entry to read music. Whilst at school, he regularly accompanied the school’s Senior Choir, in concerts and services, most notably at St Mary and All Saints’, Little Walsingham; Peterborough Cathedral; and St Peter’s Basilica, Rome.
Aside from Christopher’s school commitments, he was Director of Music at All Saints’ Church, Peterborough, for two years, until July 2010, where he trained and directed the all-male choir for their weekly services. As well as frequently playing at the Parish Church of St. Matthew, Northampton, he has accompanied Peterborough Young Singers in concert on numerous occasions. Christopher hopes to take up a career in Cathedral Music.
Wednesday 18th August Programme
William Mathias (1934-1992)
Cornet Voluntary
John Travers (1703-1758)
Voluntary in C, op 5 no 1
John Stanley (1712-1786)
Adagio – Andante – Slow - Allegro
Gavotte
Matthew Camidge (1758-1844)
Pièce d’Orgue, BWV 572
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Saraband for a Wake
Stanley Vann (1910-2010)
Chant de Paix
Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
Toccata
Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
Ivan Linford embarked on a career as a freelance organist earlier this year. He has previously held posts at Oakham School (Organist), Leicester Cathedral (Assistant Director of Music) and Oakham Parish Church (Director of Music). He holds the degrees of Batchelor of Music and Master of Arts from the University of Huddersfield and is an Associate of the Royal College of Organists. As a post-graduate student, he was Organ Scholar at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral where he was involved in the playing of the funeral service for Archbishop Derek Worlock.
Whilst a pupil at the King’s School, Peterborough, he began to learn the organ with Christopher Gower at the Cathedral, where he had previously been a chorister. He has given organ recitals and accompanied choirs at various English cathedrals and churches, including St Paul’s Cathedral, London. He has performed on BBC television and radio and has visited a variety of countries as an accompanist, including Ireland, France, Belgium, Italy, Hungary and the USA. This summer, he has performed recitals at the Oakham Festival, Leicester Cathedral and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
Wednesday 25th August Programme
Fantasia of 4 Parts
Orlando Gibbons
Balulalow
Stanley Vann
Variations on Under the Greenwood Tree
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Sweeter than Roses
Henry Purcell
Ciacona
Dieterich Buxtehude
The Pedlar of Spells and Plucking the Rushes (from 8 Songs from the Chinese)
Martin Dalby
Vater Unser im Himmelreich
Georg Böhm
Incassum, Lesbia
Henry Purcell
Praeludium
Nicolaus Bruhns
Cangiò d’aspetto
George Frideric Handel
Contrapunctus 2
Johann Sebastian Bach
Es ist vollbracht
Johann Sebastian Bach
Jeremy Burrows was a chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London and subsequently an Academical Clerk (Choral Scholar) at New College, Oxford. He studied countertenor for several years with Ashley Stafford and Nicholas Clapton.
As a countertenor soloist Jeremy has sung Handel’s Messiah with Ann Murray & Philip Langridge, and took part in the first performance in modern times of John Eccles’ work A Hymn to Harmony with Emma Kirkby and Anthony Rooley; other solo engagements have included work with The London Mozart Players, Florilegium, Ex Cathedra, The London Philharmonic Chorus and The London Festival Orchestra.
Jeremy has performed as a soloist in Handel’s Solomon, Dixit Dominus, Samson and Jephtha; Bach’s B minor Mass, Magnificat, St. Matthew Passion, St. John Passion and the Christmas Oratorio; Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and Salve Regina; Purcell’s Te Deum & Jubilate in D and the Odes Come ye Sons of Art, Welcome to all the pleasures and Hail, Bright Cecilia; also Vivaldi’s Gloria, Stabat Mater and Nisi Dominus. As a departure from Baroque music, he has performed in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Haydn’s Maria Theresa Mass and as a baritone in the Requiems of Mozart and Fauré. During his time as a lay clerk at St Alban’s Abbey, he enjoyed the opportunity to give lunchtime recitals with Barry Rose and Nigel McClintock.
Jeremy teaches at The Perse School in Cambridge, where he is Head of Science. He continues to enjoy singing in choirs when time permits, and is a member of the Hurstingstone Singers, directed by Paul Parsons.
Paul Parsons is a regular visitor to Stamford: he played the organ last weekend for the SS Wesley concert at St Mary’s. He was born in Cheshire, and educated at Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester and Cambridge University. He completed his organ studies with Lionel Rogg at the Geneva Conservatoire. His CD of Soler Organ Quintets with the Rasumovsky String Quartet was enthusiastically received. He currently works for Boston Borough Council as a full-time music officer, directs the Hurstingstone Singers and the Moonlighters, and lives in Benwick, Cambs.
A series of four concerts at St Martin’s Church, Stamford; each to include a work by Dr. Stanley Vann (1910 - 2010), organist emeritus of Peterborough Cathedral.
Wednesday 4th August Programme
- Kate Osborne flute
- Fergus Black organ
Marche
(arranged Christopher Morris)
Stanley Vann (1910 - 2010)
Arioso for flute and organ
Federico Mompou (1893 – 1987)
Pastoral (Canço i dansa No. 15)
Stanley Vann
Sørlandet Soliloquy
Johann Pachelbel (1653 – 1706)
Ciacona
(from Hexachordum Apollinis, 1699)
Johann Sebastian Bach
Solo pour la flute traversiere par J S Bach BWV 1013
(also known as the Partita in a minor)
i. Allemande
ii. Corente
iii. Sarabande
iv. Bouree Anglaise
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975)
Waltz No.2
(from the Jazz Suite, transcribed for organ by Jean-Paul Imbert)
Jehan Alain (1911 – 1940)
Trois Mouvements pour Flûte et Orgue
(adapted from the original (for flute and piano) by Marie-Claire Alain)
i Andante
ii Allegro con grazia
iii Allegro Vivace
Wednesday 11th August Programme
- Christopher Woodward organ
Prelude in B minor BWV 544
Louis Vierne
Préambule and Berceuse from ‘24 Pièces en style libre’
Cesar Franck
Chorale No. III in A minor
Stanley Vann
Pavan
Dietrich Buxtehude
Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in C BuxWV 137
Louis Vierne
Final from Symphony No. 1 Op. 14
After studying the organ for the last 8 years, most recently with Andrew Reid at Peterborough Cathedral, Christopher takes up the post as Organ Scholar at Blackburn Cathedral from September 2010, where he will play a full-role in the music department, playing for services and accompanying the Cathedral Choir. Christopher has recently completed his ‘A’ Levels at The King’s School, Peterborough; passed his Grade VIII organ examination with distinction; and hopes to apply to University for 2012 entry to read music. Whilst at school, he regularly accompanied the school’s Senior Choir, in concerts and services, most notably at St Mary and All Saints’, Little Walsingham; Peterborough Cathedral; and St Peter’s Basilica, Rome.
Aside from Christopher’s school commitments, he was Director of Music at All Saints’ Church, Peterborough, for two years, until July 2010, where he trained and directed the all-male choir for their weekly services. As well as frequently playing at the Parish Church of St. Matthew, Northampton, he has accompanied Peterborough Young Singers in concert on numerous occasions. Christopher hopes to take up a career in Cathedral Music.
Wednesday 18th August Programme
- Ivan Linford organ
William Mathias (1934-1992)
Cornet Voluntary
John Travers (1703-1758)
Voluntary in C, op 5 no 1
John Stanley (1712-1786)
Adagio – Andante – Slow - Allegro
Gavotte
Matthew Camidge (1758-1844)
Pièce d’Orgue, BWV 572
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Saraband for a Wake
Stanley Vann (1910-2010)
Chant de Paix
Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
Toccata
Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
Ivan Linford embarked on a career as a freelance organist earlier this year. He has previously held posts at Oakham School (Organist), Leicester Cathedral (Assistant Director of Music) and Oakham Parish Church (Director of Music). He holds the degrees of Batchelor of Music and Master of Arts from the University of Huddersfield and is an Associate of the Royal College of Organists. As a post-graduate student, he was Organ Scholar at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral where he was involved in the playing of the funeral service for Archbishop Derek Worlock.
Whilst a pupil at the King’s School, Peterborough, he began to learn the organ with Christopher Gower at the Cathedral, where he had previously been a chorister. He has given organ recitals and accompanied choirs at various English cathedrals and churches, including St Paul’s Cathedral, London. He has performed on BBC television and radio and has visited a variety of countries as an accompanist, including Ireland, France, Belgium, Italy, Hungary and the USA. This summer, he has performed recitals at the Oakham Festival, Leicester Cathedral and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
Wednesday 25th August Programme
- Paul Parsons organ
- Jeremy Burrows alto
Fantasia of 4 Parts
Orlando Gibbons
Balulalow
Stanley Vann
Variations on Under the Greenwood Tree
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Sweeter than Roses
Henry Purcell
Ciacona
Dieterich Buxtehude
The Pedlar of Spells and Plucking the Rushes (from 8 Songs from the Chinese)
Martin Dalby
Vater Unser im Himmelreich
Georg Böhm
Incassum, Lesbia
Henry Purcell
Praeludium
Nicolaus Bruhns
Cangiò d’aspetto
George Frideric Handel
Contrapunctus 2
Johann Sebastian Bach
Es ist vollbracht
Johann Sebastian Bach
Jeremy Burrows was a chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London and subsequently an Academical Clerk (Choral Scholar) at New College, Oxford. He studied countertenor for several years with Ashley Stafford and Nicholas Clapton.
As a countertenor soloist Jeremy has sung Handel’s Messiah with Ann Murray & Philip Langridge, and took part in the first performance in modern times of John Eccles’ work A Hymn to Harmony with Emma Kirkby and Anthony Rooley; other solo engagements have included work with The London Mozart Players, Florilegium, Ex Cathedra, The London Philharmonic Chorus and The London Festival Orchestra.
Jeremy has performed as a soloist in Handel’s Solomon, Dixit Dominus, Samson and Jephtha; Bach’s B minor Mass, Magnificat, St. Matthew Passion, St. John Passion and the Christmas Oratorio; Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and Salve Regina; Purcell’s Te Deum & Jubilate in D and the Odes Come ye Sons of Art, Welcome to all the pleasures and Hail, Bright Cecilia; also Vivaldi’s Gloria, Stabat Mater and Nisi Dominus. As a departure from Baroque music, he has performed in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Haydn’s Maria Theresa Mass and as a baritone in the Requiems of Mozart and Fauré. During his time as a lay clerk at St Alban’s Abbey, he enjoyed the opportunity to give lunchtime recitals with Barry Rose and Nigel McClintock.
Jeremy teaches at The Perse School in Cambridge, where he is Head of Science. He continues to enjoy singing in choirs when time permits, and is a member of the Hurstingstone Singers, directed by Paul Parsons.
Paul Parsons is a regular visitor to Stamford: he played the organ last weekend for the SS Wesley concert at St Mary’s. He was born in Cheshire, and educated at Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester and Cambridge University. He completed his organ studies with Lionel Rogg at the Geneva Conservatoire. His CD of Soler Organ Quintets with the Rasumovsky String Quartet was enthusiastically received. He currently works for Boston Borough Council as a full-time music officer, directs the Hurstingstone Singers and the Moonlighters, and lives in Benwick, Cambs.
6th November - COME AND SING BRAHMS' REQUIEM
COME-AND-SING BRAHMS “EIN DEUTSCHES REQUIEM”
Saturday 6th November
Rehearsal 10-12, 2-4. Concert at 5pm
Bridget Howarth soprano, Alasdair Baker baritone Ibby Mallett and Barbara Tomlinson piano duet
A recreation of the first performance in England of Brahms German Requiem with the original scoring for piano duet and chorus. Led by Burghley Voices, and conducted by Fergus Black. Sung in German - scores provided.
Ticket prices: Workshop £10; Concert only £5
Tickets from Stamford Arts Centre 01780 763203 or at the door
15th December - STILLE NACHT
Wednesday 15th December at 7.30 pm
STILLE NACHT!
St Martin’s Singers’ Annual Christmas Concert - at St Martin’s Church
Following the success of their Joyeux Noël concert last year, the St Martin’s Singers presents a concert of German Christmas music: Bach, of course, and
other German baroque composers, some carols - both familiar and unfamiliar - and a few surprises!
Ticket prices: £10 Tickets from Stamford Arts Centre 01780 763203 or at the door
