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Knighton Chamber Orchestra
Sunday 26th April, 2026, 3.00pm
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS:
Symphony No.3 'Pastoral'
ELGAR: Sea Pictures
ELGAR: Cockaigne Overture
A concert of English Music by Knighton Chamber Orchestra
The composer Vaughan Williams volunteered to be an ambulance driver in the First World War. One can only imagine the scenes of carnage he observed first hand. In his Pastoral Symphony Vaughan Williams commemorates the First World War and all who died in it and we dedicate this concert to their memory. In particular we remember the members of St James the Greater who fell.
In the second half of the programme stunning mezzo soprano Avalon Summerfield will perform Elgar's wonderful Sea Pictures and the concert will end with the great overture Cockaigne or In London Town a great celebration of our capital city!
Conducted by Paul Jenkins
St James Members who died in the First World War
Ernest Beckett, Edward Bolton, Charles Carryer, Frank Cooper, William Ellis, Ernest Fower, Ernest Grant, Samuel Harding, Frank Haunton, James Hodgkins, Horace Hopcroft, Fred Hopkin, Harry James, , Horace Mansfield, Leslie Moir, Lionel Nichols, Norman Parker, Malcolm Robertson, Walter Taylor and Edward Thoyst
Tickets £12 on the door
Further Information...
www.knightonchamberorchestra.co.uk
To book by telephone, call 0116 254 2111
For other enquiries, please contact the Church Administrator,
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Ex Cathedra
Saturday 16th May, 2026, 7.00pm
RACHMANINOFF VESPERS
Ex Cathedra Chior conducted by Jeffrey Skidmore
Martha McLorinan (mezzo soprano)
James Robinson (tenor)
Simone Rebello (bells)
Powerful, passionate, hypnotic - in a time of turmoil and at the height of his powers, Rachmaninoff turned to the choral heritage he held dear, and created his awe-inspiring All-Night Vigil - better known as the Vespers.
This masterpiece of unaccompanied choral writing is a radiant tapestry of ancient chant and lush Romantic harmony. From its hushed opening prayer to its triumphant final blessing, the work moves with deep spiritual intensity and overwhelming emotional sweep.
With mesmeric melodies - and some of the lowest notes you'll ever hear sung - it is beloved by audiences and singers alike.
Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Booking is via the Curve Box Office in Leicester
Running time approx. 1 hours 40 minutes, including interval.
A cash & card bar will be available before the concert and during the interval.
Further Information...
www.excathedra.co.uk/event/rach-vespers-leicester-2026/www.curveonline.co.uk
For other enquiries, please contact the Church Administrator,