Music Room Archive 2004

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5 January
Thomas Trotter Birmingham City Organist performs music by Sweelinck, Bach, Wammes and Guilmant
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website

12 January
Simon Lindley Leeds City Organist, performs music by Parry, Howells and Whitlock
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website

Monday 19 January
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Monday 19 January
Organ and Piano Recital; Jonathan & Tom Scott perform a rare programme of music for organ and piano
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website
tickets: £8.50 - £25
7.30pm

Tuesday 20 January 2004
The Kings Consort & Choir with Music for the Coronation of King George II, in Durham Cathedral
for more information 0870 703 4555
7.30pm
Tickets: £15

Friday 23 January
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral; first of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
5.15pm

Friday 23 January
David Briggs in St. Mary's Priory, Warrington 'Celebrity Recital Series'
7.30pm
tickets £10 (£4 children);e-mail for info

Saturday 24 January 2004
Trio Mediæval 'How shall I please?'; Norwegian songs, Mediæval Carols and modern works.
Tickets and more information
York University
8pm

26 January
Organ and Trumpet recital; Adam & Simon Wright and John Wallace perform a programme of music for Organ and Trumpet
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website
1.05pm

Friday 30 January
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral; part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
5.15pm

Friday 30 January
New Year Concert Soprano Lynne Dawson with the Cathedral choir, at Ripon Cathedral
7.30pm see Ripon Cathedral for details.
Tickets: £15 - £25

Saturday 31 January
Phillip Mills a special Organ Recital in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund at Christ Church, Preston Road, North Shields
Phillip is playing a programme of Buxtehude, Bach, Parry and Vierne
For info: 0191 285 7303
7.30pm

If you cannot attend and support this event, Phillip Mills will be happy to pass on any donations toward the appeal

31 January
Anne Marsden Thomas performance workshop: Thomas holds a "Technique Workshop" at St.Nicholas, Gosforth - info: 0191 285 7303

Sunday 1 February
Early English Organ Project informal introduction introduction to the organs, for organists and non-organists by Keith Wright;
part of a series of Early English Organ Project events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
4.45-5.30pm

Monday 2 February
Simon Lindley; Leeds City Organist, performs music by Wesley, Smart and Hollins
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website
1.05pm

Thursday 5 February
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral (Men's voices); part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
5.15pm

Saturday 7 February
The Pre-Reformation Organ concert as part of the Early English Organ Project, Durham Cathedral
Music to include a Lady Mass from the latter days of the Durham monastery
admission charge
7.30pm

Monday 9 February
Benjamin Saunders; Leeds Cathedral Organist, performs music by Vivaldi, Britten and Bach
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website
1.05pm

Monday 9 February
Christopher Moore (acting organist to the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn), performs music by Bridge, Ireland, Bach, Guilmant and Lanquetuit; in St John's Church, Grainger Street, Newcastle
Tickets £6, NDSO and concs £3.50: from Windows or St John's Saturday coffee mornings.
7.30pm

Wednesday 11 February
York University Choir and Northern Sinfonia sing Die lezten Leiden des Erlösers by CPE Bach; only the second UK performance
Tickets from £11 email for details,or call 01904 432439 please mention the Music-Room
7.30pm

Thursday 12 February
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral (Men's voices); part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
5.15pm

Monday 16 February
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Monday 16 February
St Peter's Singers & Chamber Orchestra perform Haydn's 'Theresa' Mass and Mozart's 'Ave verum Corpus
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website
1.05pm

Thurdsday 17 February
Early English Organ visit; Postgraduate students’ visit to the organs at Durham led by Magnus Williamson
11.00 am – 1.00 pm

Friday 20 February
Durham’s Great Musick concert as part of the Early English Organ Project, Durham Cathedral
Treasures from the Chapter Library, including Byrd’s Great Service
admission charge
7.30pm
Saturday 21 February
Trevor Blease at St.Thomas, Stockton Parish Church, 7.15pm, details

Saturday 21st February
John Bacchus Dykes - Darlington & District Organists Assocation presents an illustrated talk on the life and work of the well-loved hymn tune composer, John Bacchus Dykes by Prof. Jeremy Dibble (Durham University);
at Dykes's own church - St.Oswald's Church, Durham
Entry £3 (concessions £2) at the door
7.30pm

Monday 23 February
Edward Taylor University of Leeds Organ Scholar, performs music by Langlais, Howells and Jongen
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website
1.05pm

Monday 23 February
Lukas Vondracek of Czech republic, performs at the Wesley Chapel, Harrogate,
Tickets £5; for details visit Wesley Chapel Website
1.00pm

Tuesday 24 February
Sacred Pipes and Voices Tudor organs in Durham Cathedral with Professor John Harper;
part of the Early English Organ Project, Durham Cathedral
Treasures from the Chapter Library, including Byrd’s Great Service
no entry charge
3.30-7.30pm - including Evensong at 5.15pm

Wednesday 25 February
Resounding Brass & Organ popular classics; Bach, Walton, Elgar, Saint-Saëns, etc in St Paul's Hall, Huddersfield University,
Tickets £6; email for details or call 01484 472003
1pm

Friday 27 February
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral; part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
5.15pm

Saturday 28 February
Bach: St John Passion Palatinate Voices & Durham Baroque on period instruments Conducted by Keith Wright in Durham Cathedral; Christopher Watson (Evangelist)
Tickets £12 (concessions £8) from Keith Wright, or Durham Tourist Information Centre (0191 384 3720)
7.30pm

Saturday 28 February
Music for Ash Wednesday, York University Chamber Choir; A liturgical sequence for Ash Wednesday with music from the late Renaissance and early Baroque
St Wilfrid's Church, York; Tickets and more information
8.30pm

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Monday 1 March
David Hill, organist at St John's College, Cambridge, performs music by Wagner and Widor
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website
1.05pm

Wednesday 3 March
York University Chamber Choir with a Biblical Narrative - Crucifixion & Resurrection; Schutz, Biber and Purcell
Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York University
7.30pm



Friday 5 March
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral; part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
5.15pm

Saturday 6 March
Martin Neary gives a celebrity Recital at St. Andrew's, South Church, Bishop Auckland; playing a programme including Jackson, JS Bach, Couperin, César Franck and Liszt
email for details or call 01388-606075

Saturday 6 March
Newcastle Bach Choir - Mozart Mass in C, with Newcastle Classical Players; also Haydn Missa Trinitas; in St George's Church, Jesmond
part of the Newcastle Early Music Festival
for details and tickets: 0191 222 6736
7.30pm

Monday 8 March
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
part of the Newcastle Early Music Festival
1.10pm

Tuesday 9 March
John Tavener: Missa Gloria tibi trinitas lunchtime recital by ICMUS new vocal ensemble in the Kings Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne University;
admission free
part of the Newcastle Early Music Festival
1.10pm

Wednesday 10 March
Joseph Cullen recital by the Chorus Master of The Huddersfield Choral Society, and former Sub-Organist of Westminster Cathedral;JS Bach and Vierne
in St Paul's Hall, Huddersfield University,
Tickets £6; email for details or call 01484 472003
1pm

Friday 12 March
John Green lunchtime recital in the Kings Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne University;
part of the Newcastle Early Music Festival
1.10pm

Friday 12 March
Kevin Bowyer Performs music from the 1928 inaugural recital of the grand Harrison and Harrison concert organ in Newcastle City Hall, which is in desperate need of restoration (Includes giant video screen) at All Saints' Parish Church, West Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE3 4ES. Tickets: £8.00 (children admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult)
0191 285 9932 / 0191 285 7303 www.chamber-choir.com

Friday 12 March
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral; part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
5.15pm

Saturday 13 March
Bach: St Matthew Passion Durham University Choral Society & members of Durham University Orchestral Society, conducted by James Lancelot in Durham Cathedral; Christopher Watson (Evangelist)
Tickets £15 & £10 (concessions £10 & £6) from Durham Tourist Information Centre (0191 384 3720)
7.30pm

Saturday 13 March
Harrogate Chamber Singers and Knaresborough Pro Musica are joining together for a wonderful evening of classical entertainment at St Johns Church, Knaresborough. For information 01423 324158 or email Kathryn
Tickets: £8.00 and £6 for concessions; in support of Make Music Live
7.30pm

Saturday 13 March
Simon Lindley Leeds City Organist, performs a concert of your requests!
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit
Leeds Concert Website
1.05pm

Wednesday 17th March
Harper Ensemble (Brass Quintet) with Simon Wright (Organ - Ampleforth) - play Charpentier, J. S. Bach, Malcolm Arnold, Elgar and others; for tickets and info email for details
7.30pm; St George’s Church, Park Road, Hartlepool

Wednesday 17 March
Early English Organ Open morning in Durham Cathedral, come and play the organs, and ask questions; part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
10.30 am – noon

Sunday 21 March
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral, with organs played from 3pm; part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
3.30pm

Monday 22 March
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm


Tuesday 23 March 2004
RFH 50th Birthday Recital; Thomas Trotter, Nicholas Kynaston, John Scott and Gillian Weir, plus David Hill and the LPO.
for more details see Royal Festival Hall; 7.30pm, tickets £10 - £25

Wednesday 24 March
Early English Organ Project Evensong in Durham Cathedral North Transept (Mens voice); part of a series of EEOP events at Durham, with replica early english organs in residence in the Cathedral.
no entry charge
5.15pm

Wednesday 24 March
Bartosz Jakubczak recital by the Pidem Organ Fellow at the Royal Academy of Music ;JS Bach and Croft
in St Paul's Hall, Huddersfield University,
Tickets £6; email for details or call 01484 472003
1pm

Thursday 25 March
David Sanger plays Whitlock, Bingham & Ritter at Chester Cathedral (his only 'Northern' recital this spring!); more details
1.10pm

Saturday 27 March
Scott Farrell; performance workshop on "French Organ Music" at St.George's, Gateshead, 2pm - info: 0191 285 7303

Saturday 27 March 2004
Capella Novocastriensis and Newcastle Baroque perform Monteverdi 1610 Vespers in Durham Cathedral
for details and tickets: 0191 222 6736
7.30pm (tbc)

Saturday 27 March 2004
Three Choirs at York Minster choirs of Cullercoats, Gosforth and Hexham sing together for a festival service of Evensong.

Sunday 28 March
All Saints' Chamber Choir & Orchestra perform Bach's St Mark Passion (BWV 247), in the reconstruction by Ton Koopman - UK premiere outside London directed by Edward Marsh in All Saints' Parish Church, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Ticket Prices: £7.50 (children admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult)
0191 285 9932 / 0191 285 7303 www.chamber-choir.com

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Monday 29 March
Geoff Watson of St John's plays a lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Monday 29 March
Simon Preston performs organ works by Stanford, Jongen, Elgar and Ives
Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
for details visit Leeds Concert Website
1.05pm

Monday 29 March
Kathryn Stott performs at the Wesley Chapel, Harrogate,
Tickets £5; for details visit Wesley Chapel Website
1.00pm

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Friday 2 April 2004
Music for the Stuarts; 'The Choir of Her Majesty the Queen's Chapel Royal' present a programme of music from the Stuart court.
St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle - 7.30pm; for details
Tickets: £15, £12 from JG Windows

Saturday 3 April
Vox Humana with a celebration of restoration England; choral and organ music - and a visitation by Samuel Pepys. in St George's church, Cullercoats
Admission: £4 (£3 concs); directions to St George's
7.30pm

Saturday 3 April
Newcastle Choral Society at Newcastle Banqueting Suite; Karl Jenkins - The Armed Man; Poulenc - Gloria
Tickets and details available at JG Windows or contact Judith Reed: 0191 416 5388

Monday 12 April
Robert Patterson, (Assistant Organist, New College, Oxford) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
11 am

Monday 12 April
Francis Jackson , (Organist Emeritus, York Minster) recital in Beverley Minster; for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430
Tickets: £6 (£5 concession) includes programme and glass of wine
find Francis Jackson Recordings at Crotchet
6pm

15-18 April
RSCM 3 day residential course at Mowden Hall Directed by Scott Farrell; for details RSCM secretary

Saturday 17 April
Gundega Vilcane (Latvia and Oundle Award winner) with a programme of Bruhns, Vierne and contemporary works by Latvian Composers; St Nicholas South Gosforth , Newcastle upon Tyne;
Entry: £5
7.30pm

Monday 19 April
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Tuesday 20 April
Francis Jackson (Emeritus York Minster)
St George's, Gateshead;
e-mail for details
7.30pm - wine and canapes from 6.45 pm

Saturday 24 April
Student Organ Recital Party! a great opportunity to meet friends and get performance experience,
NDSO event Open to All
FREE for players, NDSO members and new members; £5 other listeners including wine and canapes; e-mail for details
7.00pm

Saturday 24 April
Robert Foreman (of Market Bosworth) at St.George URC, Hartlepool,
7.15pm, details

Monday 26 April
Austin Gunn (Lay Clerk) in a lunchtime vocal recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
11 am

Wednesday 28 April
David Leeke, (Director of Music at Shrewsbury Abbey), a recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

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Saturday 1 May
East Riding County Choir, conductor Alan Spedding;
Bruckner Mass in F minor and Schubert Mass in G in Beverley Minster;
for details call Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430
Tickets: £12 (£6 concession)
6pm

Monday 3 May
Michael Haynes (Director of Music Hexham Abbey) and mystery guests in a lunchtime vocal recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1 pm

Wednesday 5 May
Andrew Teague , a lunchtime recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

Thursday 6 May 2004
Opening of the Charles Avison Archive, Newcastle Central Library
FREE, booking not required

Saturday 8 May
Newcastle University Choir conducted by Scott Farrell, sing English 20th-Century Choral Music in Newcastle Cathedral
for details and tickets: 0191 222 6736
7.30pm (tbc)

Saturday 8 May
Dame Gillian Weir at Hexham Abbey, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Phelps Organ; for info see Hexham Abbey website
7.30pm

Gillian Weir plays Messiaen:
from Amazon.co.uk

Sunday 9 May
'A Concert of European Nonsense' by the Prince Bishops Consort, Unaccompanied vocal music by this eight-part ensemble; Durham University Music Department Concert Room, Palace Green, Durham
Tickets: £3.50 on the door
7.30 pm

Monday 10 May
Tim Hone, (Head of Liturgy & Music, Salisbury) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
11 am

Monday 10 May
Scott Farrell, (Newcastle Cathedral) The Friends of Houghton Parish Church annual organ concert (3m H&H);St Michael & All Angels, Houghton-le-Spring.
7.30pm

Wednesday 12 May
Philip Tordoff , a lunchtime recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

Wednesday 12 May
Thomas Trotter, plays organ works by Bach, Mozart, Liszt and Messaien in the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York University; see website for information
Tickets: £9-£11, concs
7.30pm
Thomas Trotter plays Messiaen

Saturday 15 May
Young musicians at Hexham Abbey - for more details see Hexham Abbey website
7.30pm

Saturday 15 May
Thomas Trotter, organ recital in Beverley Minster; for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430
Tickets: £6 (£5 concession) includes programme and glass of wine
6pm

 

Monday 17 May
Vocal Recital, (TBC) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
11 am

Wednesday 19 May
Trio Mediaeval, sing music by Power, Hellawell, Moody and Smith in the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York University; see website for information
Tickets: £9-£11, concs
7.30pm
Trio Mediaeval:
CD with works by Leonel Powers, Ivan Moody, Gavin Bryars, Oleh Harkavyy and Andrew Smith
from Amazon.co.uk


Wednesday 19 May
Stephen Carleston , a lunchtime recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

Friday 21 May
Roy Massey (RCO President) with a programme of Guilmant, Bach, Walther, Mozart, Schumann, Percy Grainger and others
St George's, Gateshead; e-mail for details
Tickets on the door: £7 (£6)
7.30pm - wine and canapés from 6.45 pm

Saturday 22 May
Brahms' Requiem sung by Hexham Orpheus Choir and Priory Singers in Hexham Abbey - for more details see Hexham Abbey website
7.30pm

Saturday 22 May
Spring Concert by the Singers (formerly St Thomas Singers), with music by Biebl, Hakenberger, Rutter, Lassus and popular and folk song arrangements; in Holy Trinity Church Churchill Gardens, Jesmond, Newcastle
Admission: £5 - call 0191 251 1941 or see Singers website for details
7.30pm

Saturday 22 May
Music for Brass and Voices Skelmanthorpe Brass Band and Leeds Cathedral Boys' Choir - Music by Bruckner and Haydn
Tickets: £8
8.00pm

Monday 24 May
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Monday 24 May
Michael Haynes (Hexham Abbey), Organ recital in St John the Baptist Church, Grainger Street, Newcastle Admission £6, Concessions £3.50
7.30pm

Tuesday 25 May
David Halls lunchtime organ recital in Carlisle Cathedral; for details visit Carlisle Cathedral website
12.45pm

Wednesday 26 May
Musicon - Binchois Consort, a concert of sacred music by Dufay and Binchois in Durham Cathedral
For tickets and details - 0191 334 3140
7.30pm

Wednesday 26 May
Daniel Cook (Westminster Abbey Asst. Organist) at St.George URC, Hartlepool,
7.30pm; contact for details

Wednesday 26 May
Paul Derrett, (Gloucester) a lunchtime recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

Thursday 27 May
Celebrity Organ Recital given by Dr Joe Butler, Professor of Music, Texas Christian University Music by Langlais, Bach & Dupre
Tickets: £4
7.30pm

Friday 28 May
Joint Brass Band concert by the Ever Ready and Jorpeland Musikkorps bands, in Elvet Methodist Church, Old Elvet, Durham
For tickets and details - 0191 334 3140
7.30pm

Saturday 29 May
Andrew Passmore Oundle Award Winning organist and Organ Scholar at Hexham Abbey; plays music by Alain, Bach, Bourgeois, Duruflé, Guilmant, Ogden and Thalben Ball; St George's Church, Cullercoats.
Admission by programme: £6, concs £5, Children £3
7.30pm

Saturday 29 May
Come and Sing Messiah presented by Newcastle Cathedral Choir Association, in the Cathedral; rehearsal 2-5pm,
Booking fee of £5 per singer - for details call Allison on 0191-384 7177
performance 7.30pm

Saturday 29 May
Choirs from Workington concert by The Carnegie Singers and a choir from Selm, Germany, in Carlisle Cathedral; for details visit Carlisle Cathedral website
7.30pm

Sunday 30 May
Music from the Renaissance Huddersfield University Chamber Choir directed by Benjamin Saunders Music by Cornysh, Josquin & Gibbons
Free admission, retiring collection
5.00pm

Monday 31 May
Michael Dutton (Asst Organist) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

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Tuesday 1 June
Carlisle recital; lunchtime organ recital in Carlisle Cathedral; for details visit Carlisle Cathedral website
12.45pm

Wednesday 2 June
Anthony Norcliffe, (Mill Hill, Leeds) a lunchtime recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

Wednesday 2 June
York University Chamber Choir & Baroque Ensemble with Purcell sacred works
followed by...
Rejouissance and Lynne Dawson with sacred songs and triosonatas by Purcell and Blow
in the Chapter House, York Minster
Tickets: £16 for both concerts - call 01904 432439 for details
7.30pm
Rejouissance:
CD with works by Purcell, Charpentier, Lully and Handel

from Amazon.co.uk



Friday 4 June
Instrumental music from the Scholars of St Mary's Music School, Edinburgh; in Hexham Abbey - for more details see Hexham Abbey Website 7.30pm

Saturday 5 June
Emma Gibbins (Organ Scholar - St Martin-in-the-Fields, London); organ recital at St. Oswald, Durham. Email Emma for details Admission £3 (£2.50)
7.30pm

Monday 7 June
Vocal recital, Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars of Newcastle Cathedral; in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Tuesday 8 June
Carlisle recital; lunchtime organ recital in Carlisle Cathedral; for details visit Carlisle Cathedral website
12.45pm

Wednesday 9 June
Colin Tipple , a lunchtime recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

Friday 11 June
Gordon Stewart Celebrity organ recital in Hexham Abbey, for info see Hexham Abbey website
7.30pm

Friday 11 June
Dalston Male Voice Choir; concert in Carlisle Cathedral; for details visit Carlisle Cathedral website
7.30pm

Friday 11 June
Leeds Cathedral Centenary Gala Concert The combined Choirs of Leeds Cathedral directed by Benjamin Saunders; Music by Bernstein, Faure & Handel
Tickets: £8
8.00pm

Saturday 12 June
I’m an Organist, Get me out of here! workshop session by Scott Farrell in St. Columba’s Church, Wideopen, Newcastle upon Tyne; help, encouragement, guidance and advice to organists – of any age or ability
for info contact RSCM secretary
10am - 12.30pm

Saturday 12 June
Colin Wright, (Beverley Minster) organ recital in Beverley Minster; for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430 or
email for details
Tickets: £6 (£5 concession) includes programme and glass of wine
6pm

Saturday 12 June
Christopher Brown (Organ Scholar - Ripon Cathedral); organ recital at St. Oswald, Durham. Email Emma for details Admission £3 (£2.50)
7.30pm

Saturday 12 June
Colin Walsh (Lincoln Cathedral); organ recital at St. Georges Parish Church, St George Gate, Doncaster; call 01302 349810 for details
Admission: £5.00; conc. £4.00
7.30pm

Monday 14 June
Greg Morris (Asst Director of Music, Blackburn) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Tuesday 15 June
Carlisle recital; lunchtime organ recital in Carlisle Cathedral; for details visit Carlisle Cathedral website
12.45pm

Wednesday 16 June
Paul Fisher, (Settle) a lunchtime recital with a first perormance of 'Bradford', celebrating the centenary of the William Hill organ; in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

 

Saturday 19 June
Newcastle Bach Choir with Stravinsky 'Symphony of Psalms', Bernstein 'Chichester Psalms' and Britten 'Abraham & Isaac' in Hexham Abbey, for info contact: Michael Haynes
7.30pm

Saturday 19 June
Ruth Gibbins (Organ Scholar - St Oswald, Durham); organ recital at St. Oswald, Durham. Email Emma for details Admission £3 (£2.50)
7.30pm

Sunday 20 June
Alnwick & District Choral Society's Summer Concert, Fauré: Requiem, Cantique de Jean Racine, plus Janácek, Franck and Dvorák in St. Paul's Church, Alnwick
times and tickets, contact Elaine Bowden Monday 21 June
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Tuesday 22 June
Carlisle recital; lunchtime organ recital in Carlisle Cathedral; for details visit Carlisle Cathedral website
12.45pm

Wednesday 23 June
Andrew Teague, a lunchtime recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

Wednesday 23 June
Choir of the University of Port Elizabeth recital by the South African choir; a mixture of Western classical, with the inclusion of compositions by South African composers as well as traditional African music, with colourful accompaniment of dancers and drummers.
in St Paul's Hall, Huddersfield University,
Tickets £6; email for details or call 01484 472003
7.30pm

Wednesday 23 June
York University Choir & Northern Sinfonia with Haydn's Creation
in the Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York University
Tickets: £13 - £6 - call 01904 432439 for details
7.30pm

Friday 25 June
Mark Venning (H & H)
St George's, Gateshead; e-mail for details
7.30pm - wine and canapes from 6.45 pm

Saturday 26 June
Shaun Turnbull (Lichfield Cathedral and Birmingham Conservatoire and formerly St. Georges Cullercoats) organ recital with a programme of Liszt, Howells, Widor and Bach; St Nicholas South Gosforth , Newcastle upon Tyne;
Entry: £5
7.30pm

Saturday 26 June
Alan Spedding, visit and organ recital in St Swithin, Sproatley to hear the Father Smith organ;
for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430 or email for details
2.30pm

Saturday 26 June
The Singers, perform Tallis' Spem in Alium in St Thomas Church, Newcastle
7.30pm

Saturday 26 June
Yorkshire Bach Choir , perform Bach's B Minor Mass in St Michael-le-Belfrey Church, York; see website for information
Tickets: see website
7.30pm

and further afield ...
Saturday 26 June
Royal Albert Hall Organ 'Re-opening concert'; Thomas Trotter, David Briggs and John Scott give a major opening organ recital, eith the RPO under Richard Hickox

Bach - Sinfonia from Cantata no. 29
Poulenc - Organ Concerto
Liszt - Prelude & Fugue on B.A.C.H.
Barber - Toccata Festiva, Op. 36
Copland - Organ Symphony
Tickets: £10 - £27
7.30pm

Monday 28 June
Andrew Parnell (Norfolk) lunchtime organ recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Tuesday 29 June
Carlisle recital; lunchtime organ recital in Carlisle Cathedral; for details visit Carlisle Cathedral website
12.45pm

Wednesday 30 June
Paul Bowen, (Asst, organist, Bradford) a lunchtime organ recital in Bradford Cathedral
1.05pm

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Friday 2 July
Sinfonye - Hildegard of Bingen directed by David Wishart; programme of songs by this extraordinary 11th century composer in Brinkburn Priory
Tickets available from Brinkburn box office - For more information 0870 703 4555
7.30pm

Friday 2 July
Gabrieli Consort & Players directed by Paul McCreesh; A Requiem celebrating the 300th anniversary Heinrich Biber in York Minster
Tickets available from York Early Music Festival box office - For more information 01904 658338
7.30pm

Saturday 3 July
Newcastle Choral Society perform African Sanctus by David Fanshawe, at Newcastle Civic Centre Banqueting Suite, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tickets available from JG Windows 0191 232 1356 - For more information 0191 416 5388
7.30pm

Saturday 3 July
Gabrieli Consort & Players directed by Paul McCreesh; A Requiem celebrating the 300th anniversary Heinrich Biber at Brinkburn Priory
Tickets available from Brinkburn box office - For more information 0870 703 4555
7.30pm

Sunday 4 July
Gabrieli Consort & Players - Monteverdi Celebration spend a relaxing day at Brinkburn Priory;
12.30 pm - A Mass from a Venetian Parish Church - Palestrina's Ut re mi fa sol Mass
1.30pm - Italian lunch with musical accompaniment
3.30pm - Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers
Tickets available from Brinkburn box office - For more information 0870 703 4555

Sunday 4 July
O Quam Tu Pulchra Est sung by Kristine Jaunalksne and Ulrike Hofbauer, with Marie Bournisien, Harp in All Saints Church, North Street, York
Tickets available from York Early Music Festival box office - For more information 01904 658338
7.30pm

Monday 5 July
Keith Wright (Assistant Organist, Durham Cathedral) lunchtime organ recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Monday 5 July
Sacred Music from 15c Burgundy sung by sung by the Binchois Consort in the Chapter House, York Minster
Tickets £20; available from York Early Music Festival box office - For more information 01904 658338
7.30pm

Tuesday 6 July
Uncovering Dufay and Binchois in St Denys Church, York
Tickets £5; available from York Early Music Festival box office - For more information 01904 658338
10.30am

Wednesday 7 July
James Lancelot, Durham Cathedral; organ recital in Durham Cathedral; see programme details
Admission: £7 (concs £5)
7.30pm

Friday 9 July
Newcastle Bach Choir with works by Stravinsky , Bernstein and Britten in Hexham Abbey, for info see Hexham Abbey website
7.30pm

Friday 9 July
Charpentier Psalms for the Nuns of Port Royal sung by sung by the Yorkshire Baroque Soloists, in St Margarets Church, Walmgate, York
Tickets £12; available from York Early Music Festival box office - For more information 01904 658338
7.30pm

Saturday 10 July
Colin Walsh organ recital in Doncaster Parish Church
7.00pm

Saturday 10 July
NE Early Music Forum Workshop direced by Paul Gameson; a workshop on the Charpentier Vespers in Honour of St Cecilia in Holy Trinity Church, York
Free of charge; available from York Early Music Festival box office - For more information 01904 658338
10.00am

Saturday 10 July
Leeds Festival Chorus sing Mozart Exsualtate Jubilate, Brahms and Stockhausen in Ripon Cathedral
Tickets: £12 (concs)tel: 01765 603583 or see Leeds Chorus website for details
7.30pm

11 - 20 July
Oundle Festival; Oundle Festival Website

 

 

Monday 12 July
James Harker (Newcastle) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Monday 12 July
Lemington Male Voice Chioir with a concert at St Helen's Church, Belle View Bank, Low Fell
Tickets: £4 on the door; Contact Keith Downie (0191) 487 65412
7.30pm

Wednesday 14 July
Christopher Totney, Durham Cathedral; organ recital in Durham Cathedral; see programme details
Admission: £7 (concs £5)
7.30pm

Friday 16 July
David Briggs gives a live improvisation to the film 'Phantom of the Opera'

Friday 16 July
David Jonies (Organ Scholar:Westminster Abbey) organ recital at St.Mary's Cathedral, Dalby Way, Middlesbrough; email for details
ADmission: £3
7.30pm

Saturday 17 July
Michael Haynes organ recital at Hexham Abbey, for info see Hexham Abbey website
7.30pm

Saturday 17 July
Music of the Greatest Perfection a recital by Dr Ian Brunt in All Saints, Lanchester Parish Church
7.30pm

Monday 19 July
Martin Charlton (St Thomas the Martyr, Newcastle upon Tyne) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Wednesday 21 July
John Scott Whiteley, York Minster; organ recital in Durham Cathedral; see programme details
Admission: £7 (concs £5)
7.30pm

Wednesday 21 July
English Choral Music sung by the Sczcepek Ensemble; Music by Walton, Finzi, Howells & Leighton; in York Minster
Admission Free (a retiring collection will be taken)
7.30pm

Friday 23 July
English Choral Music sung by the Sczcepek Ensemble; Music by Walton, Finzi, Howells & Leighton; in St Wilfrid’s, Harrogate
Tickets: £8 (£5 concessions)
7.30pm

Saturday 24 July
Gordon Stewart , Organ and Anthony Thompson trumpet; trumpet and organ recital in Beverley Minster; for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430 or email for details
Tickets: £6 (£5 concession) includes programme and glass of wine
6pm

Saturday 24 July
English Choral Music by the Sczcepek Ensemble; Music by Walton, Finzi, Howells & Leighton; Leeds Cathedral
Tickets: £8 (£5 concessions)
8.00pm

July 24-25
The choir of St George's Cullercoats at Chester Cathedral; this year's cathedral visit will be to Chester, where the choir will sing Saturday & Sunday Evensong, as well as Sunday Eucharist and Choral Matins. More details to follow.
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Monday 26 July
Dr Anthony Gritten (University of East Anglia) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Wednesday 28 July
Keith Wright, Durham Cathedral; organ recital in Durham Cathedral; see programme details
Admission: £7 (concs £5)
7.30pm

Saturday 31 July
Paul Ritchie organ recital with works by JS Bach, Flor Peeters, Percy Whitlock and Brian Longthorne; in St George's Church, Cullercoats
Admission: £6 (concs)
7.30pm

Saturday 31 July
Music for the Iron Voice a recital by Dr Ian Brunt in All Saints, Lanchester Parish Church
7.30pm

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Monday 2 August
Dr Arthur Wills (Organist Emeritus, Ely Cathedral) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Monday 2 August
Sing with the Millennium Youth Choir; a RSCM Voice for Life event in Newcastle Cathedral, directed by Gordon Stewart with vocal coach Hilary Llystyn Jones. A singing workshop and an evening training event closing with an act of worship
8-13 year olds; 4-5pm
young people and adults; 6.30-9.15pm

Wednesday 4 August
The RSCM Millennium Youth Choir sing evensong in Hexham Abbey The service will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3
All are welcome to attend; please be seated in the Abbey by 3.40pm at the latest
4.00pm

Wednesday 4 August
David Saint , St.Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham; organ recital in Durham Cathedral; see programme details
Admission: £7 (concs £5)
7.30pm

Friday 6 August
The RSCM Millennium Youth Choir A concert in St Oswald’s Church, Durham
for more information contact Chris Wardle at RSCM on 01306 872807 education@rscm.com
7.30pm

Saturday 7 August
Belford Singers a capella sacred and secular music in Brinkburn Priory
Tickets: £2 (concs)
2.30pm

Saturday 7 August
Simon Lindley, (Leeds Parish Church) organ recital in Beverley Minster; for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430
Tickets: £6 (£5 concession) includes programme and glass of wine
6pm

 

Wednesday 11 August
Matthew Owens, St.Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh; organ recital in Durham Cathedral; see programme details
Admission: £7 (concs £5)
7.30pm

Saturday 14 August
Music in the Priory organ recital by Alan Gidney in Brinkburn Priory
Tickets: £2 (concs)
2.30pm

Wednesday 18 August
Scott Farrell, Newcastle Cathedral; organ recital in Durham Cathedral; see programme details
Admission: £7 (concs £5)
7.30pm

Friday 20 August
Timothy Kennedy Oundle Award Winner at Hexham Abbey, for info see Hexham Abbey website
7.30pm

Saturday 21/ Sunday 22 August
Renaissance Music Hautbois with a programme of songs and tunes from the 15th Centtury in Lindisfarne Priory
Tickets: £4 (concs)
2.30pm

Sunday 22 August
Stephen Farr plays David Briggs Organ Symphony in Edinburgh Festival, in St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
4.30pm

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27 August
Ekaterina Melnikova (Moscow & Ripon)
St George's, Gateshead; e-mail for details
7.30pm - wine and canapes from 6.45 pm

27 August
Daniel Cook (Asst. Organist, Westminster Abbey) plays a programme of music by Bach, Buxtehude, Leighton and Jongen, with Symphonie pour Orgue by Augustin Barié
St George's, Cullercoats; contact Paul Richie for details 0191 268 9103
Admission: £6 (concs)
7.30pm

Brinkburn Priory - venue for a huge variety of summer concerts
Saturday 28 August
Music in the Priory Fitzsimmons choir in Brinkburn Priory
Tickets: £2 (concs)
2.30pm

Monday 30 August
Alexander Sutherland (London) lunchtime Piano recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
11 am

Monday 30 August
Alan Spedding, organ recital in Beverley Minster; for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430 or email for details
Tickets: £6 (£5 concession) includes programme and glass of wine
6pm

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Monday 6 September
Mark Colley (Director of Music, St Nicholas Church, Gosforth) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1 pm

Saturday 11 September
Banks Music Publications Singing Day with Simon Lindley, at The Old Forge, Sand Hutton, near York
For information, contact Banks Music Publications – 01904 468472

Saturday 11 September
Renaissance Music at Brinkburn Music by Josquin and others, Directed by Andrew Soulsby - sung at Brinkburn Priory, near Rothbury,
For information, contact Andrew 07949 266391

The new 41 stop Makin organ in Hartlepool
Saturday 11 September
Grand Organ Evening featuring the new 41 stop Makin Organ in St Luke's church, Hartlepool
Admission free (collection); For details contact Brian Varley - 01388 60675
7.00pm

Sunday 12 September
St Nikolai Choir of Moscow sing Rachmaninov Vespers and other works, in Ripon Cathedral
Tickets: £10 - £15; tel: 01765 600003
7.30

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Monday 13 September
Dr Magnus Williamson (University of Newcastle) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1 pm

Monday 13 September
Making Music on the Organ Suitable for persons of any age, with varied levels of interest and musical skills Beginners Welcome in St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; Presented by the Newcastle & District Society of Organists
7.00pm

18 September
Nigel Ogden at St George's Gateshead, mail for details 7.30pm - wine and canapes from 6.45 pm

Saturday 18 September
Verdi Requiem as part of Hexham Abbey Festival; featuring the Festival chorus and orchestra, conducted by David Murray, in Hexham Abbey
Tickets £10; Details mail to Kevin Stephens, the Festival Artistic Director.
7.30pm

 

Saturday 18 September
Ian Tracey of Liverpool Cathedral at Stockton URC, mail for details 7.15pm

Sunday 19 September
Festival Evensong as part of Hexham Abbey Festival; featuring the Abbey choir, in Hexham Abbey
Details mail to Kevin Stephens, the Festival Artistic Director.
6.30pm

Monday 20 September
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Thursday 23 September
Andrew Bryden (Director of Music, Ripon Cathedral); lunchtime organ recital in Ripon Cathedral
Admission: £2.50; see website for information
1.15pm

Thursday 23 September
Festival Evensong as part of Hexham Abbey Festival; featuring the Abbey Girls choir, in Hexham Abbey
Details mail to Kevin Stephens, the Festival Artistic Director.
6.30pm

Friday 24 September
Robert Houssart (Gloucester Cathedral) Organ Recital as part of Hexham Abbey Festival; in Hexham Abbey
Tickets £10; Details mail to Kevin Stephens, the Festival Artistic Director.
7.30pm

Saturday 25 September
Dame Gillian Weir celebrates the re-launch of Hull City Hall organ; this World-Class Instrument is the third largest in the country, so expect something rather special.
Tickets £10 (concs)
; book on 01482 226655 or for details mail to Peter Chatfield.
2.30pm

Saturday 25 September
Tenebrae candlelit concert featuringthe Rachmaninov Vespers as part of Hexham Abbey Festival; in Hexham Abbey
Tickets £18,£16 (concs)
; Details mail to Kevin Stephens, the Festival Artistic Director.
7.30pm

Monday 27 September
Vanessa Scott (Ely Cathedral) lunchtime Vocal recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1 pm

Monday 27 September
Making Music on the Organ Suitable for persons of any age, with varied levels of interest and musical skills Beginners Welcome in St. Andrew’s Lamesley, Gateshead; Presented by the Newcastle & District Society of Organists
7.00pm

Tuesday 28 September
James Lancelot (Durham) organ recital in St.Hilda's, South Shields to celebrate the restoration of the 1866 Lewis organ
7.00pm

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Saturday 2 October
Bach B minor Mass in Kendal Parish Church, Cumbria.
7.30pm

Saturday 2 October
Charles Wooler (Gosforth Parish church) with a programme of Bach, Franck and Reubke; St Nicholas South Gosforth , Newcastle upon Tyne;
Entry: £5
7.30pm

Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 October
Gregorian Chant experience with Opus Anglicanum in Lanercost Priory
Tickets: £30 - for details call 0870 333 1183

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Saturday 2 October 2004
Royal School of Church Music Festival Evensongin York Minster
Minster closes at 16.00: Admission to the service at 16.15

Monday 4 October
Making Music on the Organ Suitable for persons of any age, with varied levels of interest and musical skills Beginners Welcome in St. Philip & St. James, Rock (Nr. Alnwick); Presented by the Newcastle & District Society of Organists
7.00pm

Thursday 7 October
Peter Heginbotham (Assistant Organist, Sheffield Cathedral); lunchtime organ recital in Ripon Cathedral
Admission: £2.50; see website for information
1.15pm

Friday 8 October
Carlo Curley features in a Battle of the Organs in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne
Information contact the office
7.30pm

Saturday 9 October
The Singers with a Promenade Concert in Beverley Minster (followed by choral Evensong at 5pm
Information: Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430
12.30pm

Saturday 16 October
Andrew Lumsden , (Winchester Cathedral) organ recital in Beverley Minster; for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430 or email for details
Tickets: £6 (£5 concession) includes programme and glass of wine
6pm

Monday 18 October
Jemima Jackson (Organ Scholar, Newcastle Cathedral) lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1 pm

Thursday 21 October
Philip Underwood; lunchtime organ recital in Ripon Cathedral
Admission: £2.50; see website for information
1.15pm

Friday 22 October
Oundle Award Winner at St George's Gateshead, mail for details 7.30pm - wine and canapes from 6.45 pm

Saturday 23 October
Stephen Binnington, (Lyme Regis) organ recital in Beverley Minster; for details call 01964 1544145, or Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430 or email for details
Tickets: £6 (£5 concession) includes programme and glass of wine
6pm

October (tbc)
Jeffrey Arnold (of Texas USA) returns to St.George URC, Hartlepool,
7.30pm, details

Monday 25 October
Dame Gillian Weir at Beverley Minster, ; for info see the Beverley Minster website
6.00pm

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Saturday 30 October
Simon Lindley at the organ of Christ Church, North Shields
times, etc to follow

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Friday 5 November
David Saint (Director of Music, St Chad's RC Cathedral Birmingham) at Hexham Abbey, for info see Hexham Abbey website
7.30pm

Saturday 6 November
Keith Brown a Recital of works to include those by Albinoni, J.S. Bach, J. Charpentier, Elgar, Karg-Elert, Mendelssohn on the two-manual Nigel Church organ in Barnard Castle School chapel; for details please contact Brian Varley of DDOCA
7.30pm

Monday 8 November
David Saint (Director of Music, St Chad's RC Cathedral Birmingham), lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Saturday 13 November
RSCM Area Festival in Hexham Abbey Including ‘Missa Parodia’ by Paul Trepte, Pie Jesu (Fauré), Tantum Ergo, Russian Kontakion; for details RSCM secretary

Thursday 18 November
Thomas Leech; lunchtime organ recital in Ripon Cathedral
Admission: £2.50; see
website for information
1.15pm

Monday 22 November
St. Cecilia’s Day Concert, of Choral Music from the French Tradition, sung by the Choirs of Ripon Cathedral
Conductor – Andrew Bryden; Organ – Thomas Leech; in Ripon Cathedral
Admission: £7 (£5); see website for information
7.30pm

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Thursday 25 November
Scott Farrell (Newcastle University & Cathedral) in a University Lunchtime Organ Recital in Kings Hall, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
For information call Alison on 0191 222 8463
1.10pm

Saturday November
Christmas Oratorio Bach's seasonal masterwork, sung by the Newcastle Bach Choir and played by Newcastle Baroque, conducted by Eric Cross; soloists - Gillian Keith, Robin Blaze, James Gilchrist and Peter Harvey
in St George's Church, Jesmond.
Tickets: £12 - £6 from JG Windows - 0191 232 1356
7.30pm

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Thursday 2 December
Stephen Power (Sub-Organist, Ripon Cathedral); lunchtime organ recital in Ripon Cathedral
Admission: £2.50; see website for information
1.15pm

Thursday 2 December
Berlioz - L'enfance du Christ Northern Sinfonia and Sinfonia Chorus, conducted by Pierre-André Valade; soloists: Alison Kettlewell, James Gilchrist, Jared Holt and Michael Druiett;
in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle
Admission: £16 - £11 (concs); see website for information
1.15pm

Friday 3 December
West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra under Randall Whittaker, with the Leeds Guild of Singers and City Organist, Simon Lindley; featuring the Première of the Guilmant Organ Symphony, Fauré, and Vaughan Williams Carols Fantasia. In Leeds Parish Church
Admission: £5, £3.50 concessions; see website for information
7.30pm

Saturday 4 December
East Riding County Choir, conductor Alan Spedding;
Christmas Oratorio; Cantatas I and III; Sleepers Wake - JS Bach in Beverley Minster;
for details call Beverley Tourist Information Centre 01482 867430
Tickets: £12 (£6 concession)
6pm

Sunday 5 December
Wine and Carols in Wallington Hall
Tickets £15 including wine and mince pies; tel 01670 773939 for details or see Concerts website
7.00pm

Wednesday 8 December
Brass Ho! with St George's choir present a sparkling colection of seasonal music in a candlelit Christmas concert; St George's Cullercoats.
Admission: £8 (concs);
7.30pm

Thursday 9 December
Mozart: 'The most tremendous genius';An impressive demonstration of the composer's early achievements, the works in this programme were written by Mozart between the ages of 14 and 20. The movements of the two masses are interspersed with church sonatas and motets, and they would have been when originally sung.
Admission: £9, £7.50 (concs £8, £6.50), students £3, accompanied u16s free; see website for information
7.30pm

Thursday 9 December
Andrew Bryden; lunchtime organ recital in Ripon Cathedral
Admission: £2.50; see website for information
1.15pm

Thursday 9 December
Christmas Concert Huddersfield Choral Society and Brian Kay, conductor with the Sellers International Band; Huddersfield Town Hall, Huddersfield
Admission: see website for information
7.30pm

Friday 10 December
Christmas Concert Huddersfield Choral Society and Brian Kay, conductor with the Sellers International Band; Huddersfield Town Hall, Huddersfield
Admission: see website for information
7.30pm

Saturday 11 December
A Boy is born to us... Cappella Novocastriensis and Eric Cross, conductor Tallis's mass; Puer natus est nobis is the core of this candle-lit concert, with other pieces of the English renaissance by Sheppard and Dering. The second half contains Christmas music by Britten, Poston, Lauridsen and Joubert. Seasonal refreshments included in the ticket price; St Willibrord with All Saints Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tickets: J.G. Windows 0191 232 1356
7.30pm

Saturday 11 December
Candlelit Christmas Concert by the Singers with the English Philharmonic Ensemble, in St Michael's Church, Alnwick
call 0191 251 1941 or see Singers website for details
7.30pm

Sunday 12 December
Candlelit Christmas Concert by the Singers with the English Philharmonic Ensemble, in St Cuthbert's, Darlington
call 0191 251 1941 or see Singers website for details
7.30pm

Wednesday 15 December
Crook & Weardale Singers Christmas concert in Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
Tickets: £9
7.30pm

Friday 17 December
Candlelit Christmas Concert by the Singers with the English Philharmonic Ensemble, in St Cuthbert's, Carlisle
call 0191 251 1941 or see Singers website for details
7.30pm

Friday 17 December
Christmas music with the Szczepek Ensemble A selection of Christmas Choral Music and Carols to include Bruckner Virga Jesse Floruit, Poulenc Quatre Motets pour le temps de noel, and John Rutter Hymn to the Creator of Light; National Centre for Early Music, York
Tickets: £10.00 (Conc £5.00) to include Mice pies and mulled wine, see www.szczepekensemble.com for details
8.00pm

Friday 17 December
The Lord Mayor's Carol Concert; Simon Lindley with Benjamin Saunders (organ) a programme of seasonal favourites; in Leeds Cathedral
Tickets: £4(concs) or see Concerts website
7.00pm and 8.30pm

Saturday 18 December
Candlelit Christmas Concert by the Singers with the English Philharmonic Ensemble, in Hexham Abbey
call 0191 251 1941 or see Singers website for details
7.30pm

Saturday 18 December
Leeds Festival Chorus ChristmasConcert with Lynne Dawson and York Guildhall Orchestra under Simon Wright; a programme of Corelli, Charpentier Poulenc and Handel and family Christmas carols.
Tickets: tel: 01924 324501 or see Leeds Chorus website for details
7.30pm

Monday 20 December
Scott Farrell lunchtime recital in St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne; admission free - retiring collection
1pm

Monday 20 December
50th Birthday Organ Recital by Paul Ritchie who plays a selection of music for Advent and Christmas
see TC Lewis specification
7.30pm

Monday 20 December
A Celebration of Christmas Newcastle Upon Tyne Bach Choir and The Northumbrian Youth Chamber Choir; Music, readings and carols for choir and audience with the Northumbrian Youth Chamber Choir. Proceeds to WaterAid; King's Hall, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne
Admission: £5.00; see website for information
7.30pm

Monday 20 December
Christmas Organ Recital in Ripon La Nativité du Seigneur (Nine Christmas Meditations for Organ) – Olivier Messiaen; played by Andrew Bryden; in Ripon Cathedral
Admission: £5.00; see website for information
7.30pm

Monday 20 December
St Cecilia Concert at St.George URC, Hartlepool, details to follow,
7.30pm, details