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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T190000
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SUMMARY:The CONVENTional project: Music in Secret
DESCRIPTION:The CONVENTional project (a professional chamber group based in London)\, and Sheffield’s own Steel City Choristers\, combine forces to present hidden music by William Byrd and composers from the Italian Convents\, including Cozzolani\, Assandra and Aleotti\, for choir and historical instruments.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/the-conventional-project-music-in-secret/
LOCATION:St Johns Church Ranmoor\, Sheffield\, S10 3GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Ensembles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steel City Choristers":MAILTO:enquiries@steelcitychoristers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260712T112815Z
CREATED:20260712T112815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T112815Z
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SUMMARY:The Season of the Year
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Sheffield Lydian Singers for an evening celebrating the year’s many characters with music by Mendelssohn\, Debussy\, Holst and Weill\, Robin Hughes’s new setting of riddles by Tolkien\, and Gershwin songs arranged by director George Nicholson.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/the-season-of-the-year-2/
LOCATION:St James’ Church Norton\, Norton Church Road\, Sheffieled\, S8 8JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Composers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Lydian Singers":MAILTO:Please message Sheffield Lydian Singers via Facebook.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T213000
DTSTAMP:20260705T172608Z
CREATED:20260702T095255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T172608Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Reverie with Abbeydale Singers
DESCRIPTION:Abbeydale Singers will perform their annual Summer Concert in the beautiful setting of St John’s Ranmoor on Saturday 11th July at 7.30pm. \nUnder the direction of Lucy Joy Morris the choir will sing a wide ranging programme of vocal music\, including traditional and contemporary pieces. With a huge variety of accompanied and unaccompanied choral music from around the globe\, the evening offers something for everyone.  \nWe do hope that you can join us to welcome the summer with an evening of enchanting music in this iconic Sheffield venue.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/summer-reverie-with-abbeydale-singers/
LOCATION:St Johns Church Ranmoor\, Sheffield\, S10 3GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbeydale Singers":MAILTO:enquiries@abbeydalesingers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091719Z
CREATED:20260427T091719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T091719Z
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SUMMARY:Sonority Presents: Fire Flowers at Ecclesall Woods
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magical voices of Sonority Choir against a backdrop of ancient woodland at the Woodland Discovery Centre in Ecclesall Woods. This unique setting that invites you to pause\, breathe\, and connect with the natural world. \nIn this short pop‑up performance\, Sonority Choir\, one of Sheffield’s finest upper‑voice ensembles\, presents Fire Flowers – a compact yet powerful glimpse into a choral journey of resilience and renewal\, inspired by the restorative beauty that emerges from nature’s most challenging moments. \nAt the heart of the programme is Don Macdonald’s evocative song cycle Fire Flowers\, named for the wildflowers that push through the forest floor after a fire – symbols of hope returning where it once seemed impossible. The performance reflects the quiet challenges we all carry\, our shared longing for renewal\, and the grounding calm we find in nature – something felt all the more vividly among the trees\, birdsong\, and winding woodland edges of the Cemetery. Fire Flowers invites audiences to stop for a moment\, listen deeply\, and witness the small but powerful beauty that can rise after life’s fiercest storms. \nKnown for imaginative programming and captivating performances\, Sonority Choir brings together exceptional singers to champion innovative music for women’s voices. Since 2019\, the ensemble has earned a reputation for bold artistic vision\, warm choral blend\, and emotionally resonant performances that shine in unique and unexpected spaces across Sheffield. \nTickets: Free\, though donations can be made to Sheffield General Cemetery Trust here \nThroughout the 190th birthday weekend\, the Samuel Worth Chapel will also host a café\, bookstall and People Power exhibition\, open 10.00am-4.00pm each day\, so you can explore our history\, discover our stories and learn more about our future plans. \nEvent Details
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sonority-presents-fire-flowers-at-ecclesall-woods/2026-07-05/2/
LOCATION:J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre\, 260 Abbey Lane\, Sheffield\, S7 2QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonority":MAILTO:sonoritychoirsheffield@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091719Z
CREATED:20260427T091719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T091719Z
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SUMMARY:Sonority Presents: Fire Flowers at Ecclesall Woods
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magical voices of Sonority Choir against a backdrop of ancient woodland at the Woodland Discovery Centre in Ecclesall Woods. This unique setting that invites you to pause\, breathe\, and connect with the natural world. \nIn this short pop‑up performance\, Sonority Choir\, one of Sheffield’s finest upper‑voice ensembles\, presents Fire Flowers – a compact yet powerful glimpse into a choral journey of resilience and renewal\, inspired by the restorative beauty that emerges from nature’s most challenging moments. \nAt the heart of the programme is Don Macdonald’s evocative song cycle Fire Flowers\, named for the wildflowers that push through the forest floor after a fire – symbols of hope returning where it once seemed impossible. The performance reflects the quiet challenges we all carry\, our shared longing for renewal\, and the grounding calm we find in nature – something felt all the more vividly among the trees\, birdsong\, and winding woodland edges of the Cemetery. Fire Flowers invites audiences to stop for a moment\, listen deeply\, and witness the small but powerful beauty that can rise after life’s fiercest storms. \nKnown for imaginative programming and captivating performances\, Sonority Choir brings together exceptional singers to champion innovative music for women’s voices. Since 2019\, the ensemble has earned a reputation for bold artistic vision\, warm choral blend\, and emotionally resonant performances that shine in unique and unexpected spaces across Sheffield. \nTickets: Free\, though donations can be made to Sheffield General Cemetery Trust here \nThroughout the 190th birthday weekend\, the Samuel Worth Chapel will also host a café\, bookstall and People Power exhibition\, open 10.00am-4.00pm each day\, so you can explore our history\, discover our stories and learn more about our future plans. \nEvent Details
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sonority-presents-fire-flowers-at-ecclesall-woods/2026-07-05/1/
LOCATION:J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre\, 260 Abbey Lane\, Sheffield\, S7 2QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonority":MAILTO:sonoritychoirsheffield@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T101013Z
CREATED:20260601T101013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T101013Z
UID:10001721-1781451000-1781454600@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILLUMINATE | Music of Stars and Light
DESCRIPTION:The ancient themes of light and stars have fascinated composers and poets for many centuries. In this programme we explore their physical and transcendental properties. \n‘The dark night clouds are starlit\nAs though to mock the moon\nThat arises at each twilight\nTo take the mantle from the sun\nAll united in an assignment\nTo light the dark auditorium below’\n(Brian Odongo) \nFREE ADMISSION (donations welcome) \nPROGRAMME\nMCDOWALL Music of the Stars\nBINGHAM The Darkness is no Darkness\nWESLEY Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace\nTODD Christus est stella\nPOULENC Videntes stellam\nWHITACRE Lux arumque\nESENVALDS Stars\nTALLIS O nata lux\nGRIEG Ave maris stella \nDIRECTOR: Robert Webb\nPIANO / ORGAN: Jonathan Gooing
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/illuminate-music-of-stars-and-light/
LOCATION:St Maries Cathedral\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Chamber Choir":MAILTO:sheffieldchamberchoir@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091711Z
CREATED:20260427T091711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T091711Z
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SUMMARY:Sonority Presents: Fire Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of captivating choral music as Sonority Choir\, one of Sheffield’s finest upper‑voice ensembles\, presents Fire Flowers— a choral journey of resilience and renewal inspired by the restorative power of nature’s beauty. \nAt the heart of the programme is Don Macdonald’s powerful song cycle Fire Flowers. Taking its title from the delicate wildflowers that bloom on a forest floor after a devastating fire\, the work reflects on the astonishing ways life re‑emerges where hope once seemed impossible. Alongside Macdonald’s cycle\, the programme features a beautifully set version of Wendell Berry’s The Peace of Wild Things and works by Reena Esmail\, Lydia Samuels\, Winnie Brückner\, Laura Hawley\, and Katerina Gimon. \nThis evocative concert weaves together music that reflects the everyday challenges we all carry\, those quiet\, unspoken moments that shape us and the collective calls for social change and the righting of wrongs. It also draws on the healing strength of the natural world: how\, in times of overwhelm or uncertainty\, we turn instinctively to birdsong\, open skies\, and quiet forests for comfort and peace. With Fire Flowers\, Sonority offers a programme that highlights shared threads of hope\, and invites audiences to pause\, reflect\, and witness the beauty that can rise after even the fiercest storms. \nKnown for imaginative programming and captivating performances\, Sonority Choir brings together exceptional singers to champion innovative music for women’s voices. Since its founding in 2019\, the ensemble has become recognised for its bold artistic vision\, warm choral blend\, and emotionally resonant concerts that honour tradition while embracing contemporary expression.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sonority-presents-fire-flowers/
LOCATION:Upper Chapel\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sonority":MAILTO:sonoritychoirsheffield@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T103522Z
CREATED:20260520T103522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103522Z
UID:10001719-1780687800-1780695000@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sterndale Singers - Our Favourite Sings!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our informal summer concert where we will be entertaining you with “just a few of….Our Favourite Sings’!’ – songs from the choir’s repertoire that we particularly love singing.  \nCome and enjoy a summer cocktail of spirituals\, with a mixer of madrigals\, and a feast of folk songs\, part songs and modern settings of songs by some much loved composers\, ranging from Cole Porter to Fats Waller\, Gerald Finzi to Hubert Parry\, amongst many others.  \nFriday 5th June 2026\, 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall\, Grove Road\, Millhouses S7 2GY. \nYou’ll be sitting cabaret style with drinks and nibbles available to buy throughout the evening.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sterndale-singers-our-favourite-sings/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Hall\, Grove Road\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S7 2HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sterndale Singers":MAILTO:please get in touch via the Contact Form on our website
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T091813Z
CREATED:20260427T091813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T091813Z
UID:10001682-1777750200-1777757400@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield University Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beautiful tones of the University Chamber Choir inside the stunning Firth Hall.\nSheffield University Chamber Choir sing a wide array of sacred and secular music. Performances range from the music of the 16th to the 21st century. Past highlights have included recitals at Sheffield Cathedral\, St Marie’s Cathedral and St John’s Church Ranmoor. \nThey perform several concerts at the University and throughout the city annually\, and also lead the University’s Service of Remembrance and the official University Carol Service.  \nThe choir goes on an annual summer tour\, performing in historic venues including churches and cathedrals. Past locations include Milan\, Kraków & Prague. \nThis concerts programme is:\nTallis – If Ye Love Me\nRutter – Willow Song\nO’Halloran (arr.) – Witness\nPearsall – Who Shall Win My Lady Fair\nAnd more…
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sheffield-university-chamber-choir-2/
LOCATION:Firth Hall\, Alfred Denny Building\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S10 2TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260305T111249Z
CREATED:20260305T111249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T111249Z
UID:10001669-1777059000-1777066200@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sterndale Singers: Shakespeare in Song Concert
DESCRIPTION:If music be the food of love\, play on…we are commanded by the bard himself.  \nJoin us for a celebration of some of Shakespeare’s greatest words set to music on Friday 24th April 2026 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Millhouses Church. Daniel Sumner (baritone) will be our guest soloist for the evening. \nDrama\, romance\, adventure and comedy from many of Shakespeare’s plays will be represented\, including from The Tempest\, The Merchant of Venice\, Measure for Measure\, As you Like it\, Twelfth Night\, Two Gentlemen of Verona\, Love’s Labour’s Lost\, along with several of his sonnets. \nThe musical arrangements inspired by the bard’s words include those by composers Bob Chilcott\, Matthew Harris\, Daniel Hellden\, John Rutter\, George Shearing and others. \nBook tickets online or purchase on the door: £12 (Students £6\, Under 16 free).
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sterndale-singers-shakespeare-in-song-concert/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Millhouses Church\, Grove Road\, Sheffield\, S7 2HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sterndale Singers":MAILTO:please get in touch via the Contact Form on our website
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260126T113100Z
CREATED:20260126T113100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T113100Z
UID:10001637-1771097400-1771104600@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Choral Bangers 5
DESCRIPTION:Unbelievably\, this is the 5th instalment of Choral Bangers as once again a talented group of singers drawn from around the country come together in the beautiful surrounding of St John’s Ranmoor to sing some glittering jewels of the choral repertoire\, conducted by Philip Collin and accompanied by John Keys (organ). \nProgramme is:\nI saw the Lord – John Stainer\nHerr\, nun lässest- Schütz (SWV 281)\nAbendlied – Rheinberger\nTunc Respexit – Charpentier\nSongs of Courage – George Dyson\nMass for double choir – Frank Martin\nPsalm 150 – Cesar Franck
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/choral-bangers-5/
LOCATION:St Johns Church Ranmoor\, Sheffield\, S10 3GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir,Free Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260112T122932Z
CREATED:20260112T122932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122932Z
UID:10001609-1770480000-1770485400@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:WINTERTIDE - charity fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant selection of winter-themed music to brighten this dark\, chilly season. Hear the choir perform for the first time in this historic venue with a short programme of choral pieces on a winter’s afternoon. \nProceeds will be divided between the Lord Mayor’s charity ISRAAC\, and South Yorkshire Refugee Law & Justice\, which offers vital help to people displaced\, at risk of human rights abuses\, and cut adrift from state support. \nSheffield Chamber Choir\, directed by Robert Webb \nPROGRAMME\nELGAR – The Snow\nDEBUSSY – Yver\, vous n’estes qu’un villain\nMACMILLAN – O Radiant Dawn\nPOULENC – Un Soir de Neige\nRUTTER – When Icicles Hang\nWHITACRE – Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening \nSheffield Chamber Choir is a vibrant ensemble of highly experienced musicians with a common goal – producing imaginative choral performances of the very highest artistic quality. Recent concerts include opening the renowned Bradfield Music Festival in June 2024\, a fundraiser for the historic Keates organ at St Augustines\, Brocco Bank\, and a candlelit performance of Handel’s Messiah (part 1) with chamber orchestra. \nThe choir makes occasional cathedral visits\, but also offer occasional sung services to smaller churches without a choir. It also offers fundraising concerts for charities\, building appeals\, etc. and is available to hire for weddings\, funerals and other occasions.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/wintertide-charity-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Sheffield Town Hall\, Pinstone St\, Sheffield\, S1 2HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Chamber Choir":MAILTO:sheffieldchamberchoir@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T213000
DTSTAMP:20251020T123101Z
CREATED:20251020T123101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T123101Z
UID:10001042-1766259000-1766266200@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sterndale Singers: Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sterndale Singers Christmas concert has a joyful Latin American flavour this year\, for which we are joined by David Watkin-Holmes (tenor) as well as musicians on guitar\, violin\, double bass\, percussion and piano. \nWe will be performing two pieces by Argentine composer Ariel Ramirez. “Navidad Nuestra” which tells the story of the Annunciation\, pilgrimage to Bethlehem\, Nativity\, arrival of the shepherds\, gifts of the three kings\, and the Flight into Egypt – in Spanish and to the foot tapping rhythms of Argentine traditional music. “Misa Criolla” is his very popular setting of the mass in Spanish using Latin American folkloric dance rhythms. \nTraditional early Spanish & Latin American villancicos and English carols will accompany the main programme\, to add to the anticipation of the coming of Christmas.  Seasonal refreshments will be served in the interval. \nBook tickets online or purchase on the door: General Admission £15\, Students £6\, Under 16 free.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sterndale-singers-christmas-concert-2/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Millhouses Church\, Grove Road\, Sheffield\, S7 2HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir,Festive
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sterndale Singers":MAILTO:please get in touch via the Contact Form on our website
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T213000
DTSTAMP:20251117T130601Z
CREATED:20251117T130601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T130601Z
UID:10001161-1765654200-1765661400@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas with Abbeydale Singers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enchanting evening of Christmas music as Abbeydale Singers present their annual festive concert\, featuring a captivating blend of beloved carols and innovative contemporary works. \nOur carefully curated programme celebrates both traditional and modern choral repertoire\, including A Winter Breviary by Reena Esmail\, Jingle Bells arr. Ben Parry\, Lully\, Lulla\, Lullay – Philip Stopford’s beautiful setting of the Coventry Carol\, Bululalow by James Burton and the perennial classic\, Jesus Child by John Rutter. \nAnd much more seasonal music to warm your heart this festive season \nTickets £16\,  Students £6 (including refreshments)
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/christmas-with-abbeydale-singers/
LOCATION:St Marks Church Broomhill\, Broomfield Rd\, Sheffield\, S10 2SE
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir,Festive
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbeydale Singers":MAILTO:enquiries@abbeydalesingers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T210000
DTSTAMP:20251013T111638Z
CREATED:20251013T111638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T111638Z
UID:10001026-1765654200-1765659600@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:University of Sheffield Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION:What better way to get in the festive mood than with a mesmerising evening of choral music! \nSheffield University Chamber Choir sings a wide array of sacred and secular music\, ranging from the music of the 16th to the 21st century. They perform several concerts annually\, both at the University and elsewhere in the city. Recent highlights have included recitals at Sheffield Cathedral\, St Marie’s Cathedral and St John’s Church Ranmoor. They also lead the University’s Service of Remembrance and the official University Carol Service. The choir goes on an annual summer tour\, most recently performing in the churches and cathedrals of Milan\, Kraków & Prague.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/university-of-sheffield-chamber-choir-4/
LOCATION:Firth Hall\, Alfred Denny Building\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S10 2TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T173000
DTSTAMP:20251113T165132Z
CREATED:20251113T165132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165132Z
UID:10001157-1765121400-1765128600@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Let Christmas begin" - Albion's Festive Concert
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a celebration of Midwinter\, Advent\, and Christmas with our own unique festive choral music. \nOver the years\, many have said that it would not be Christmas without Albion – and so here we are to bring sparkles and songs of delight to the chill of wintry darkness.  \nFestive favourites will include Away in a Manger\, O Holy Night\, and our famous version of DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH\, where the audience is challenged not to clap too soon…  \nAs well as magical\, hypnotic versions of THE CASTLETON CAROL and ​the Coventry Carol\, we’ll ​also have brand-new music for you – especially created by us for this occasion.   I am working on it right now and I hope you will love it. \nWe invite you all to Pay What You Want — you can pay as little as you like to secure your place\, knowing that you’ll be equally welcome whatever that amount is.  Bring your friends or family\, and we’ll make it a special gathering in the heart of our community.  \nSeating is not reserved\, so you can choose where you would like to be as we aim to fill this special space with music. Bring as many people as you wish in your group (do tell friends and family!). You just need to reserve the right number of tickets when booking\, and pay any amount you wish. You can contact us any time by emailing: albion@albionchoir.org.uk. \nWe so look forward to sharing this concert with you and getting the festive season off to a memorable start.  \nConcert duration is about 2 hours including an interval. \n“The singers lull you into a place of timelessness\, and true beauty\, in which just for a moment you can glimpse eternity”  – audience member\, Derbyshire\, 2022 \n“The choir wears the beauty of its singing lightly – so you never feel like it’s too much\, and sometimes find yourself on the edge of tears of joy” – audience member\, Sheffield\, autumn 2023 \n“I came not knowing what to expect – and left feeling a lot lighter\, and a devoted fan of this special little group. Albion are a choir in a million” – audience member\, Framlingham\, spring 2024
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/let-christmas-begin-albions-festive-concert/
LOCATION:St Marks Church Broomhill\, Broomfield Rd\, Sheffield\, S10 2SE
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Composers,Festive,Free Entry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T161500
DTSTAMP:20251110T102032Z
CREATED:20251110T102032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T102032Z
UID:10001137-1763910000-1763914500@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrating Cecilia
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the very splendour of music with us in this joyful Sunday afternoon concert dedicated to St Cecilia\, patron saint of music. \nDirector: Robert Webb\nOrgan: Peter Heginbotham \nPROGRAMME\nHymn to St Cecilia – Benjamin Britten\nBlest Pair of Sirens – C Hubert H Parry\nA Hymn for St Cecilia – Herbert Howells\nExsultate justi – Lodovico Viadana\nRegina Coeli – Cecilia McDowall\nJubilate in C – Benjamin Britten\nCantate domino – Claudio Monteverdi\nLet All the World in Every Corner Sing – Ralph Vaughan Williams\nO Sing Unto the Lord – Robert Webb\nSing Joyfully – William Byrd \n£10 standard / £5 concession (low income) / 18 and under free
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/celebrating-cecilia/
LOCATION:St Maries Cathedral\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Webb":MAILTO:null
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T210000
DTSTAMP:20251006T110727Z
CREATED:20251006T110727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T110727Z
UID:10001008-1760211000-1760216400@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHORAL FAVOURITES | Fundraiser for the Keates pipe organ of St Augustine’s\, Endcliffe
DESCRIPTION:St Augustine’s Church\, Brocco Bank\, S11 8RQ \nWe’re piping up to help keep this unique instrument in tip-top condition!\nCome and enjoy an evening of magnificent choral music to fill your soul\, and support the rebuilding of the 1899 Albert Keates organ\, thought to be the largest surviving unmodified instrument by this renowned Sheffield maker. More about the Keates organ: https://organ91.wordpress.com/ \nSheffield Chamber Choir\, directed by Robert Webb\nOrgan: Adam Heron \nPROGRAMME\n*I was glad – C Hubert H Parry\nAve verum corpus – William Byrd\n*Come Holy Ghost – Cedric Thorpe Davie\nSalvator mundi – Thomas Tallis\n*And I saw a new heaven – Edgar Bainton\nO quam gloriosum – T. L. De Victoria\nI sat down under his shadow – Edward Bairstow\n*Jubilate in C – Benjamin Britten\n*Light out of darkness – Edward Elgar\nExsultate justi – Lodovico Viadana\n*Thou O God art praised in Zion – Malcolm Boyle\nHail gladdening light – Charles Wood\n*Ave verum corpus – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nBogoroditsye Dyevo – Sergei Rachmaninov\nCantate domino – Claudio Monteverdi\n*Magnificat Collegium Regale – Herbert Howells \nOrgan solo\n* items with organ accompaniment
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/choral-favourites-fundraiser-for-the-keates-pipe-organ-of-st-augustines-endcliffe/
LOCATION:St Augustine’s Church\, Endcliffe\, Brocco Bank\, Sheffield\, S11 8RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Chamber Choir":MAILTO:sheffieldchamberchoir@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20250701T121236Z
CREATED:20250701T121236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T121236Z
UID:10000873-1753558200-1753563600@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shakespeare and Company
DESCRIPTION:The Sheffield Lydian Singers and the Lismore Wind Quintet present an evening of music featuring settings of Shakespeare and music by his contemporaries.\nWorks by Tallis\, Byrd and Monteverdi and a range of later English composers from Elgar and Vaughan Williams to Dankworth and Hughes\, as well as arrangements of songs by Fauré\, Gershwin and Weill by our director George Nicholson. \nNo need to book – tickets on the door.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/shakespeare-and-company/
LOCATION:St James’ Church Norton\, Norton Church Road\, Sheffieled\, S8 8JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir,Ensembles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Lydian Singers":MAILTO:Please message Sheffield Lydian Singers via Facebook.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T170000
DTSTAMP:20250621T204948Z
CREATED:20250621T204948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T204948Z
UID:10000865-1752332400-1752339600@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:A summer afternoon with Abbeydale Singers
DESCRIPTION:Join Abbeydale Singers for an afternoon of choral music in the beautiful Peak District village of Youlgrave. \nThe programme will include Songs of Farewell by Hubert Parry\, two different arrangements of the joyful Cantate Domino\, The Blue Bird by Charles Villiers Stanford and a variety of choral pieces by traditional and modern composers. \nEveryone is welcome to stay for tea\, coffee and cake after the performance.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/a-summer-afternoon-with-abbeydale-singers/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Church\, 26 Church St\, Youlgrave\, Bakewell\, DE45 1WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbeydale Singers":MAILTO:enquiries@abbeydalesingers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T213000
DTSTAMP:20250621T204715Z
CREATED:20250621T204715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T204715Z
UID:10000868-1751139000-1751146200@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sterndale Singers: "Whatever the Weather!" Summer Concert
DESCRIPTION:Our summer choral concert delivers sunshine\, blue skies\, rainbows\, clouds\, wind\, rain\, fog\, ice and snow….bring your sunglasses\, raincoat and umbrella! \nWe’ll be singing music by Gershwin\, Irving Berlin\, Flanders & Swan\, Bob Chilcott\, John Rutter through to Elgar\, Vaughan Williams\, Weelkes and more. \nRefreshments available to purchase throughout the evening. \nTickets: General Admission £12\, Students £6\, U16 Free – purchase online or on the door
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sterndale-singers-whatever-the-weather-summer-concert/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Hall\, Grove Road\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S7 2HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sterndale Singers":MAILTO:please get in touch via the Contact Form on our website
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T213000
DTSTAMP:20250324T113958Z
CREATED:20250324T113958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T113958Z
UID:10000793-1750534200-1751146200@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bradfield Festival of Music 21 - 28 June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a week of outstanding classical music from some of the best national and internationally acclaimed artists. Established for over 25 years the award winning Bradfield Festival of Music is an annual\, week-long celebration of classical music in late June. All concerts are held at St Nicholas’ Church\, High Bradfield\, a Grade 1 listed church\, with exceptional acoustics\, and set in beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Sheffield bordering the Peak District. \n21 June 2025: Abbeydale Singers:\nSheffield’s award winning acapella chamber choir open the Festival with an evening of classical and contemporary choral music to include works by Herbert Howells\, Hubert Parry\, Duke Ellington as well as other popular works. \n23 June 2025: Roderick Williams and Christopher Glynn:\nInternationally renowned baritone Roderick Williams with classical pianist Christopher Glynn will perform works by English\, Scottish and Irish poets set to music by British and Irish composers and traditional folk songs. \n24 June 2025: Bliss in Bradfield: Mark Bebbington – Piano\, Rebeca Omordia – Piano and Chu-Yu Yang – Violin\nPart of the “50 for 50” project coordinated by the Arthur Bliss Society\, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the life of Arthur Bliss\, placing his music alongside his contemporaries and those influenced by him. The concert includes works by Vaughan Williams\, Ireland\, Alwyn and Venables as well. \n25 June 2025: Nikolaas Kende – Piano and Jolente De Maeyer – Violin.\nNoted for their ‘exceptional synergy’ and ‘bringing passion\, precision and virtuosity to their performances’ this award winning duo from Europe will perform works by Bach\, Beethoven\, Brahms and Kreisler for piano and violin. \n26 June 2025: Linos Piano Trio: Prach Boondiskulchok – Piano\, Konrad Elias-Trostmann – Violin\, Vladimir Waltham – Cello\nLinos Piano Trio gave a rapturously received performance in Bradfield two years ago and we are delighted they are back to perform works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn\, Faure and Tchaikovsky. \n27 June 2025: Marmen Quartet: Johannes Marmen – Violin\, Laia Valentin Braun – Violin\, Bryony Gibson-Cornish – Viola\, Sinead O’Hallorhan – Cello\nWith a reputation for the courage\, vitality and intensity of their performance\, the award winning Marmen Quartet commemorate Ravel’s 150 Anniversary year with a performance of his popular string quartet alongside works by Haydn and Mozart. \n28 June 2025: Symphonic Brass of London\nCelebrated for the ‘vibrancy\, high energy\, pure joy and fun of its music making’ The Symphonic Brass of London will draw the Last Night of the Festival to a spectacular close with classics from Handel to Lennon and McCartney. \nTickets are priced individually from £16 – £25 (Under 25’s £10) or as a Patron Pass at £138 which includes entry to all seven concerts\, early admission\, and an invitation to the Patrons’ Evening Reception at The Old Horns Inn on 27th June). Please see our website for details.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/bradfield-festival-of-music-21-28-june-2025/
LOCATION:St Nicholas’ Church High Bradfield Sheffield\, Town Gate\, High Bradfield\, Bradfield\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S6 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brass Bands,Chamber Choirs,Ensembles,Piano,Soloists,String,String Quartet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bradfield Festival of Music":MAILTO:bradfieldfom@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T213000
DTSTAMP:20250324T114144Z
CREATED:20250324T114144Z
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SUMMARY:Abbeydale Singers - Part of the Bradfield Festival of Music 2025
DESCRIPTION:‘Beautiful singing in a splendid setting’ \nJoin us in the picturesque setting of St Nicholas Church High Bradfield to hear Sheffield’s exciting and award winning acapella choir the Abbeydale Singers in a mix of traditional and contemporary choral music. Abbeydale Singers formed in 1986 and have been directed by Lucy Joy Morris since 2020. They have grown from a group of around 12 singers to 35 members\, with an excellent balance between younger and more experienced voices. They perform a varied repertoire with an enviable reputation for the fine quality of their singing\, recognised in 2023 by their success in winning three trophies at the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs\, including the prestigious Choir of the Festival (photo Kirsty Prince).\nAbbeydale Singers’ programme will include:\nHubert Parry: Songs of Farewell\nHerbert Howells: Te Deum\nCharles Villiers Stanford: selection of songs\nDuke Ellington: It don’t mean a thing (arr. by Ben Parry)\nand other popular\, classical and contemporary works \nFurther details about the concert programme and the Festival are available on the Festival Website.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/abbeydale-singers-part-of-the-bradfield-festival-of-music-2025/
LOCATION:St Nicholas’ Church High Bradfield Sheffield\, Town Gate\, High Bradfield\, Bradfield\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S6 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bradfield Festival of Music":MAILTO:bradfieldfom@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20250503T131040Z
CREATED:20250314T134200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T131040Z
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH CONCERT: Sefelda Consort
DESCRIPTION:Come down to Upper Chapel this Saturday for the launch of the Sefelda Consort\, a new professional vocal consort based in Sheffield. For our first concert\, we’re delighted to present a summery programme featuring classic Tudor madrigals alongside Romantic part-songs by Johannes Brahms\, Felix Mendelssohn\, Lili Boulanger and Gerald Finzi among others. We look forward to seeing you all there! \nPROGRAMME:\nThomas Morley – Now is the Month of Maying\nOrlando Gibbons – The Silver Swan\nClement Janequin – Le Chant des Oiseaux\nFelix Mendelssohn – Der erste Frühlingstage Op. 48\nGabriel Fauré – Madrigal Op. 35\nGerald Finzi – ‘My Spirit Sang All Day’ and ‘I Have Loved Flowers That Fade’ from Seven Poems of Robert Bridges Op. 17\nLili Boulanger – Sous Bois\nArthur Sullivan – The Long Day Closes\nJohannes Brahms – 4 Quartets Op. 92 \nSOPRANO: Madeleine Lake\nALTO: Adam Piplica\nTENOR: Niki Zohdi\nBASS: David Bonar\nPIANO: James Mitchell
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/launch-concert-sefelda-consort/
LOCATION:Upper Chapel\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T211500
DTSTAMP:20250416T154112Z
CREATED:20250416T083847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T154112Z
UID:10000826-1747510200-1747516500@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lament and Light
DESCRIPTION:A British choral journey of hope\nJoin us in the beautiful Cathedral Church of St Marie\, Sheffield\, to explore in music the themes of death\, sacrifice\, and the hope of eternal heavenly life. We’ve crafted a programme of 20th- and 21st-century choral works by British composers that journeys from the sacrificial death of Christ and the pain of his mother Mary\, to the ultimate hope of perfect eternal life\, as portrayed vividly in words by priest and poet\, John Donne: \nBring us\, O Lord God\, at our last awakening into the house and gate of Heaven\,\nto enter into that gate and dwell in that house\,\nwhere there shall be no darkness nor dazzling\, but one equal light;\nno noise nor silence\, but one equal music;\nno fears or hopes\, but one equal possession;\nno ends nor beginnings\, but one equal eternity\,\nin the habitations of thy glory and dominion\, world without end. \nPROGRAMME\nPaul Mealor: Stabat Mater\nHerbert Howells: Requiem\nGerald Finzi: Lo\, the Full\, Final Sacrifice\nWill Todd: Christus est stella\nCecilia McDowall: Regina coeli\nBairstow: Blessed City\, Heavenly Salem\nGerald Finzi: God is Gone Up\nWilliam Harris: Bring Us\, O Lord God \nDIRECTOR: Robert Webb\nPIANO / ORGAN: Jonathan Gooing
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/lament-and-light/
LOCATION:St Maries Cathedral\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Chamber Choir":MAILTO:sheffieldchamberchoir@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T220000
DTSTAMP:20250319T164901Z
CREATED:20250319T164901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T164901Z
UID:10000789-1746905400-1746914400@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:University Of Sheffield Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber Choir’s ambitious programming continues with this Spring performance\, which will include Hubert Parry’s Songs of Farewell.\nIt has been a busy 12 months for our fantastic Chamber Choir\, with a special recital of Faure’s requiem and a Christmas Concert last term. Their ambitious programming continues with this Spring performance\, which will include Hubert Parry’s Songs of Farewell. \nThese 6 motets have been described as ‘some of the most profound acappella literature of the late Romantic era’\, they explore loss and a yearning to escape the violence of the First World War. The programme will also include Charles Paterson’s ‘Sweet Day’ and Robert Pearsall’s ‘Sir Patrick Spens’. \nThe choir is conducted by Joseph Banerjee.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/university-of-sheffield-chamber-choir-3/
LOCATION:Firth Hall\, Alfred Denny Building\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S10 2TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20250314T224854Z
CREATED:20250120T121745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T224854Z
UID:10000732-1742742000-1742745600@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:CLASSICAL WEEKEND 2025 – Sounds of Heaven
DESCRIPTION:The Sheffield Chorale\, Sterndale Singers\, Sheffield Chamber Choir and Steel City Choristers join forces for some choral masterpieces from across the centuries. As well as each choir having its own set\, the four choirs will come together to perform John Tavener’s “God is with us”. \nTickets – £5\, free for under 16s
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sounds-of-heaven-choral-gems/
LOCATION:St Maries Cathedral\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir,Classical Weekend 2025
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steel City Choristers":MAILTO:enquiries@steelcitychoristers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T220000
DTSTAMP:20241111T094546Z
CREATED:20241111T094546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T094546Z
UID:10000630-1734809400-1734818400@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:University of Sheffield Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate the final week of term before Christmas with an atmospheric choral concert!\nLed by conductor Joe Banerjee\, this talented group of singers perform regularly in Sheffield and beyond. Expect a fantastic range of choral works in the suitably grand setting of Firth Hall including The First Nowell by Ola Gjeilo\, The Oxen by Jonathan Rathbone and In Dulci Jubilo by Robert Lucas de Pearsall.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/university-of-sheffield-chamber-choir-2/
LOCATION:Firth Hall\, Alfred Denny Building\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S10 2TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Choir
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Sheffield Concert Series":MAILTO:performancevenues@sheffield.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T213000
DTSTAMP:20241029T210845Z
CREATED:20241029T210845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T210845Z
UID:10000599-1734204600-1734211800@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebrate Christmas with Abbeydale Singers
DESCRIPTION:Join Abbeydale Singers to celebrate the festive season with an exciting evening of music making at their annual Christmas concert on 14th December. Under the direction of Lucy Joy Morris and accompanied by Adam Hope\, the choir will perform a wide ranging programme of festive music\, with pieces by Reena Esmail\, Lucy Walker\, Jonathan Dove\, Herbert Howells\, James Bassi and many more traditional and contemporary composers. \nWith a huge variety of seasonal music and performances by local instrumentalists\, this promises to be a memorable evening at a popular Sheffield venue. \nTickets can be purchased online and the price includes complimentary refreshments.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/celebrate-christmas-with-abbeydale-singers/
LOCATION:St Marks Church Broomhill\, Broomfield Rd\, Sheffield\, S10 2SE
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbeydale Singers":MAILTO:enquiries@abbeydalesingers.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T160000
DTSTAMP:20241103T151925Z
CREATED:20241103T151925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T151925Z
UID:10000617-1734184800-1734192000@classicalsheffield.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas with Sonority
DESCRIPTION:Presented in our signature Sonority style\, this concert promises to surround you with rich harmonies\, soaring descants and fill you with a festive glow. \nEmbracing winter and Christmas songs old and new\, adorning them with lush harmonies\, Sheffield’s finest upper-voice chamber choir\, Sonority\, will add a fresh sparkle to your celebrations. Set in the enchanting candlelit Samuel Worth Chapel\, this concert will be moving\, uplifting and a thoroughly captivating experience. \nEnjoy new\, beautiful arrangements of some well-known favourites\, including ‘Stille Nacht’\, ‘Veni\, Veni Emmanuel’ and ‘Angel Gabriel’. The programme celebrates new\, local and female composers. This intimate concert promises to fill you with warmth and a festive glow. All accompanied by traditional festive refreshments. \nFounded in 2019\, this concert marks Sonority’s 5th anniversary. The choir brings together some of the finest upper-voices in Sheffield. The choir is dedicated to exploring the wealth of music written for upper-voices. Sonority embraces a range of genres to create programmes that can span nine centuries and will excite audiences and reflect the passions of the singers. We aim to give upper-voice music\, female composers and female conductors a platform. \nEmail marketingandevents@gencem.org with any questions about this night. \nTickets for this event are non-refundable. However\, If for any reason the event is cancelled by SGCT\, we will refund your ticket. If you have bought a ticket but are unable to attend the event\, please contact marketingandevents@gencem.org so we can try to reallocate it.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/christmas-with-sonority/
LOCATION:Samuel Worth Chapel\, Cemetery Avenue\, Sheffield\, S11 8NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Choirs,Festive
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield General Cemetery":MAILTO:marketingandevents@gencem.org
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