Author Archives: Laura Wilson

To view the upcoming events for the Diocese of Leeds Schools Singing Programme, please click here.

Visit the RCO website to see the latest news and updates, including accreditation updates, the Musicians’ Company Award and financial support for residential courses.

Professor David Baker, a member of the Halifax Organ Academy, will be playing at Leeds Minster on 14 February 2020 at 12.30pm as part of their lunchtime recital series. Further details of the programme that David has selected can be found here. Refreshments and light lunches are available before and after the recitals.

Cantata Dramatica’s production of Nick Bicât’s Perpetua takes place on Wednesday 29 January 2020 at 7pm (doors open at 6.15pm), in the classic church of St Stephen Walbrook next to Mansion House. The tickets cost £20 with all proceeds going directly to two charities; Crosslight and St Stephen Walbrook. Click here to purchase your tickets.

The launch event for the 2020 Festival will take place at 7pm on Sunday 12th January at Leeds Cathedral.

Olivier Messiaen’s Nativité du Seigneur will be played by David Pipe, the Artistic Director for Leeds International Organ Festival. 

This is a free concert, with a retiring collection to support the Festival.

Further details of the festival will be released in the coming months. Visit the website for more information https://leedsiof.org/

For the most up to date listings for upcoming events, please click here to visit the RCO website for dates, information and booking details.

Bradford Festival Choral Society will be performing Paul Mealor’s ‘The Farthest Shore’ at Price Hall, Bradford Grammar School on Saturday 23 November 2019, 7.30pm. The concert will then end with John Rutter’s Gloria, scored for chorus, brass ensemble and organ. Please click here to see further details about the concert, or visit the society’s website at http://www.bradfordfestivalchoralsociety.org.uk/