Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus: Young Composer Competition concert

Saturday 24 April 2027, 19.30, St Marie’s cathedral, 

Young Composer Competition concert

A special concert to present the world premiere of the winning composition in the third Stella Jockel Young Composer Competition organised by the Chorus. The concert will include other wonderful choral works in the superb acoustic of St Marie’s cathedral.

Comments from the previous concert in St Marie’s:

• “I enjoyed all the pieces (and all were new to me)… It wasn’t really the individual pieces, for me, though. It was the all-encompassing sounds of dozens of voices in rhythm and harmony, plus that magnificent organ, filling such an acoustic space.” audience member
• “The choir was on top form.” audience member
• “I loved the unusual sounds [the] voices made in the Seven Stars piece – really compelling.” audience member
• “My highlight was the superbly dramatic Hymne au Soleil. Brilliantly varied programming.” audience member
• “I’m not sure I’d have listened properly to that extraordinary Langlais mass if it’d come on the radio, but hearing it live, sung with such commitment and energy, made for a great all-encompassing encounter which reminds you why the live experience is so essential.” audience member
• “Really interesting choice of repertoire, done well.” James Mitchell, organist
• “You made a fantastic sound. All credit to Darius for choosing such fantastic rarely-performed repertoire, perfect for the space and to show off our Lewis organ. You made the most of the opportunity to sing in the best acoustic in Sheffield.” Robert Webb, Music Director of St Marie’s Cathedral