Drawing on the finest choral scholars from across the University, Queen Mary's Consort returns for an all-British programme:

Patrick Gowers - Viri Galilaei
Francis Grier - Three Devotions
Benjamin Britten - Hymn of St Columba
Gustav Holst - Nunc Dimittis
Oliver Rudland - Eventide
William Walton - The Twelve
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Queen Mary's Consort
Simon Bland / John Challenger - Organ
Directed by Michael Waldron

The Stapleford Singers together with the Orchestra and Choir of Great St. Mary's perform Brahms' 'German Requiem'. The programme also includes Pounds' 'The Martyrdom of Latimer' which was performed in Ely cathedral for the first time in October 2009, and Brahms' 'Tragic Overture'

Stapleford Sinfonia and Singers
Conductor: Adam Pounds

This year we offer a programme which includes music by
Bach, Monteverdi and Brahms,
plus Christmas Carols and instrumental music.

There will be opportunities for the audience to sing some familiar carols together with the choir.

To find out more about us visit our website:
freespace.virgin.net/chris.crhills/stapleford.singers

Cambridge Chorale (adult category finalists in BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year 2008) return to the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church, Saffron Walden, with a superb programme of American-themed choral works.

Leonard Bernstein’s intriguing transatlantic commission, Chichester Psalms, performed here in its chamber version of organ, harp and percussion, is set alongside Michael Tippett’s moving arrangements of African-American spirituals taken from his oratorio, A Child of Our Time. Further choral masterpieces featured include Samuel Barber’s exquisite Agnus Dei, and Water Night from the USA’s hottest contemporary composer, Eric Whitacre. Finally, five of the best-loved American folk songs – including Yankee Doodle and Shenandoah – are given an imaginative makeover, courtesy of English arranger Daryl Runswick.

Tickets are available from Cambridge Corn Exchange box office in person or on 01223 357851 and on the door. Groups of 5 or more contact info@cambridgechorale.org.uk for discounted bookings.

For more information about Cambridge Chorale and our conductor Julian Wilkins please visit our website www.cambridgechorale.org.uk

Collegium Laureatum
Conductor: Ian Cobb

"The Leipzig Connection"

Sebastian Knüpfer (1633-1676): Ach Herr, strafe mich nicht
Johann Schelle (1648-1701): Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar
Johann Kuhnau (1660-1722): Wenn ihr fröhlich seid an euren Festen
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Johann Kuhnau (1660-1722): Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Magnificat

Soloists: Ruth Jenkins, Emma Walshe, Simon Ponsford, Julian Forbes, Thomas Faulkner

Website: www.collegium.org.uk

Some background information: The connection between the composers mentioned above is that they, at some point in their lives, became Kantors at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig until their death. Their work and lives share many of the same characteristics. They started their musical training at a young age and as in Kuhnau's and Schelle's case, received training from a teacher whose position they would later overtake. Even the administrative side of their lives shared similarities; Kuhnau as well as Bach had problems with their employer and were known for their difficult character. The pieces sung at this concert were all composed for important liturgical events of the year and will bring you an evening of 'sweetness & skilfulnes' (Knüpfer), 'understanding of composition' (Schelle), 'astonishing array of styles & forms' (Kuhnau), finishing with Bach, whose work excels all his predecessors.

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851