Welcome to the Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir under its conductor Andrew Padmore.

CONCERTS 2009 / 2010

 

 

Vespers of 1610

Monteverdi

Bethany Seymour - Soprano, Joanna Patocs - Soprano, Matthew Lennox - Countertenor,

Peter Wilman - Tenor, Adrian Salmon - Tenor, Philip Wilcox - Baritone,

Alistair Ollerenshaw - Bass

The 18th Century Sinfonia

              

conductor ANDREW PADMORE

Wakefield Cathedral

Saturday 27thMarch 2010 7.30pm

For further information and tickets please contact the Concert Treasurer(01924 364862)
or Members of the choir

Claudio Monteverdi was a cathedral chorister, composer, conductor and finally a priest, and in his earlier years was perhaps more famous for writing madrigals. The vespers were published in 1610 and first performed in July of that year, hence this ‘birthday’ performance.

It is a monumental work of music, calling for a choir large enough and skilful enough to cover up to 10 vocal parts in some movements, and split into separate choirs in others while accompanying seven different soloists. This is an exciting challenge for the choir and will be a rewarding experience for the listener.

They will be accompanied by The 18th Century Sinfonia [playing authentic instruments of the period], and seven young soloists who have recently begun, or are just beginning to launch their musical careers.

 

This Precious Earth

Bielby

Organ Concerto

Poulenc

Gloria

 Vivaldi

              with

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Junior School Choir

Amici Ensemble

Thomas Moore - Organ

conductor ANDREW PADMORE

Wakefield Cathedral

Saturday 19thJune 2010 7.30pm

For further information and tickets please contact the Concert Treasurer(01924 364862)
or Members of the choir