This well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, the lengthy series of chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at the liturgical climax of Good Friday, during the special service of the Adoration of the Cross, w...  moreThis well-known setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) of Popule meus, the lengthy series of chants known as Improperia, or Reproaches, which occur at the liturgical climax of Good Friday, during the special service of the Adoration of the Cross, was recorded on Saturday 2nd April 2011 during St Peter's Singers' recital of sacred polyphony for Passiontide and Tenebrae in the beautiful surroundings and acoustic of St Aidan's Parish Church in Leeds. the Singers are directed by Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director since the choir's foundation in 1977. the plainchant verses are sung by soprano Sarah Kelly, and the solo quartet (positioned remotely from the main choir) comprises soprano Julie Kilburn, alto Lucy Appleyard, tenor Jonathan Morrish and bass Quentin Brown. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of the choir's 2010-11 programme of recitals, concerts and services, may be found on our website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on our Facebook Group page 'St Peter's Singers of L...    less

William byrd (1543-1623) Emendemus in melius Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus; ne subito praeoccupati die mortis, quaeramus spatium poenitentiae, et invenire non possimus. Attende, Domine, et miserere; quia peccavimus tibi.  Baruch, Cha...  moreWilliam byrd (1543-1623) Emendemus in melius Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus; ne subito praeoccupati die mortis, quaeramus spatium poenitentiae, et invenire non possimus. Attende, Domine, et miserere; quia peccavimus tibi.  Baruch, Chapter 3, Verse 2 Versus:Adjuva nos, Deus salutaris noster, et propter honorem[gloriam] nominis tui libera nos.  Psalm 78, Verse 9a Let us amend for the better in those things in which we have sinned through ignorance;  lest suddenly overtaken by the day of death, we seek space for repentance, and be not able to find it. Hearken, O Lord, and have mercy: for we have sinned against thee. Verse:Help us, O God of our salvation, and for the honour [glory] of thy name deliver us.  Psalm, 78, Verse 9a This noble and deeply-felt penitential motet proper to the first day [Ash Wednesday] and the first Sunday [Quadragesima] of the Lenten season is one of the very finest such works from the golden age of English polyphonic music. It comes from the Cantiones Sacra...    less

This lovely anthem by the German composer, conductor and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829 - 1907) was made famous by its regular inclusion at the Advent Carol Services at St John's College, Cambridge under the direction of the late Dr George Guest. This ...  moreThis lovely anthem by the German composer, conductor and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829 - 1907) was made famous by its regular inclusion at the Advent Carol Services at St John's College, Cambridge under the direction of the late Dr George Guest. This performance was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional annual series of Sunday evening carol concerts there. the choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the choir's website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/  less

http://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers William Harris's peerless setting of John Donne's poem "Bring us, O Lord God" is the inspiration behind an exciting and innovative project gathering pace in Leeds this summer. We're planning to perform and record a program...  morehttp://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers William Harris's peerless setting of John Donne's poem "Bring us, O Lord God" is the inspiration behind an exciting and innovative project gathering pace in Leeds this summer. We're planning to perform and record a programme of modern sacred music in the fabulous space and acoustic that is Leeds' Victoria Quarter. We are appealing to as many people as possible to participate in the project by giving whatever they would like, in return for a reward or perk. It's quite a good way of pre-ordering the CD! please visit link: http://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers "Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening, into the house and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate and dwell in that house, where there shall be no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light; no noise nor silence but one equal music; no fears nor hopes but one equal possession; no ends nor beginnings but one equal eternity; in the habitations of thy Glory and Dominion, world without end. Amen." John Donne (1572-1631) ...    less

Bell'Arte Singers, Brenda Uchimaru, Artistic Director, performs Frank Ticheli's "Earth Song" at St. Simon-the-Apostle Church in Toronto, on November 17, 2012.

Bell'Arte Singers, Brenda Uchimaru, Artistic Director, perform Ben Bolden's "Captain of My Soul" at St. Simon-the-Apostle Church in Toronto, on March 2, 2013.

George John Malcolm (1917-1997) Ingrediente Domino [Introit of Palm Sunday] Ingrediente Domino in Sanctam civitatem, Hebraeorum pueri resurrectionem vitam pronunciantes, Cum palmis palmarum. Osanna clamabunt in excelsis. Cumque audisset populus q...  moreGeorge John Malcolm (1917-1997) Ingrediente Domino [Introit of Palm Sunday] Ingrediente Domino in Sanctam civitatem, Hebraeorum pueri resurrectionem vitam pronunciantes, Cum palmis palmarum. Osanna clamabunt in excelsis. Cumque audisset populus quod Jesus venient Hierusalem, exierunt obviam ei. Cum palmis palmarum. Osanna clamabunt in excelsis. Harpsichordist, organist and visionary choirmaster George Malcolm was one of the leading figures in British music after the Second World War. In his early life he had been Organ Scholar of Balliol College and Choirmaster of St Mary’s, Clapham. His work at Westminster Cathedral as Master of Music for twelve years from 1947 was the stuff of legend. He carried on the great traditions he had learnt in his youth from the Jesuit Father Driscoll and Fernand Laloux, Choirmaster of Farm Street Jesuit Church in Mayfair and developed a wholly different approach to the singing of children that proved vastly influential both in his own lifetime and in the twenty years sin...    less

the US Glee Club and Chamber Orchestra perform Bridge Over Troubled Water

Kórusok Éjszakája/Night of Choirs 2016.06.04. Video by András Deák Arrangement by Zsófia Sváb+Viktor Magyaróvári Kayamar Solo by Eszter Simon-Juhász

This is a choral setting of 'Nimrod' from Sir Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, arranged by John Cameron. It was recorded during rehearsal for the recital of 'Sacred Choral Classics' given by St Peter's Singers on Saturday 14th March 2009 in the church o...  moreThis is a choral setting of 'Nimrod' from Sir Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, arranged by John Cameron. It was recorded during rehearsal for the recital of 'Sacred Choral Classics' given by St Peter's Singers on Saturday 14th March 2009 in the church of St Michael and All Angels, Thornhill, near Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. the choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley. More details of St Peter's Singers' forthcoming series of concerts, recitals and services, together with audio clips from recent performances and CD recordings, may be found at www.stpeters-singers.org.uk  less