Requiem - Leicester Philharmonic Choir

About The Choir
Richard Dacey
Patron: Karl Jenkins OBE
Richard has been chorus master since 1996.
Now based in Leicestershire as Head of
Performing Arts at Guthlaxton College,
Richard’s musical career has included
performing, composing, coaching, teaching
and directing, both in this country and in
North America. With his enthusiasm and
dedication he continues to lead the choir in
achieving high standards.
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directed the choir from
1922 to 1934, to John Rutter who
conducted his Requiem, Gloria and Mass of the Children. In recent years
the choir has performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra under the
baton of Sir Andrew Davis and Simon Halsey and is delighted to be
performing with the Philharmonia Orchestra once again.
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As well as performing in Leicester, the choir receives invitations to
perform at other
venues, including the
Royal Albert Hall,
London. The choir
has toured abroad,
performing at
wonderful venues
in European cities,
including Florence
and Paris.
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In addition to his position as accompanist
with LPC, Mark is much in demand as a
soloist, accompanist and teacher throughout
the Midlands region. He is assistant organist
at Kettering Parish Church, organist to
Kettering Choral Society and the
Wombourne & District Choral Society, part
time répétiteur for the Birmingham Royal
Ballet Company and Assistant Musical Director for Northampton
Operatic Company.
Joining the choir
photo: Matt Hoyle
We invite anyone interested in joining the choir to come to a few
rehearsals where you will be made welcome and offered the chance
to sing alongside experienced members. If you feel ready to become
a full member and to take part in concerts, a short
voice test will help establish your
ability to sing in tune
and
work
from
a vocal
score,
as well
as place
you in the
appropriate
voice
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The choir’s 2011-2012 season has a strong
English theme, celebrating music from some of the best of English
composers. Top class London orchestra Marylebone Camerata
returns to accompany the choir for both the Autumn and Spring
concerts with conductor Hilary Davan Wetton.
Mark Pescott
Contacts
Jane Haddock, Membership Secretary will be pleased to discuss any
aspect of the choir and provide advice on becoming a member.
Tel: 0116 286 7754. E-mail: memsec@thephil.org.uk
In concert at De Montfort Hall
For further information visit our website at www.thephil.org.uk
Karl Jenkins - The Armed Man
Handel - Messiah Carl Orff Leicester
Carmina Burana Mozart - Requiem
Philharmonic
Verdi - Requiem Franz Liszt Choir
Christus Rutter - Mass of the
Children Elgar - The Music Makers
Karl Jenkins - Stabat Mater Stainer Crucifixion Beethoven - Symphony
No. 9 (Choral)
Fauré - Requiem
Rutter - Magnificat
Belshazzar’s Feast
- Requiem
and Bess
Walton -
Karl Jenkins
Gershwin - Porgy
Haydn - The Creation
Mendelssohn - Elijah Haydn - Te
Deum Rutter - Gloria Verdi - La
Traviata
Mozart - Don Giovanni
Bizet - Carmen Puccini - Turandot
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Rutter - Feel 126
The Spirit
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SEASON
- Madam Butterfly
Beethoven -
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Choral Fantasia
Verdi - Nabucco
Saturday 29 October 2011
7.30pm at De Montfort Hall
Dyson Hierusalem
Finzi Clarinet Concerto
Rutter
Requiem
Emma Johnson clarinet Fflur Wyn soprano
Marylebone Camerata
Hilary Davan Wetton conductor
The season opens with a performance of Rutter’s Requiem and a rare
opportunity to hear Dyson’s Hierusalem. Internationally acclaimed soloist
Emma Johnson performs Finzi’s Clarinet Concerto which she has recently
recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tickets: £10 - £27 Concessions available
Tickets from LPC Booking Manager (01509 230090)
or Email: tickets@thephil.org.uk
or De Montfort Hall Box Office (0116 233 3111)
Thursday 15 December 2011
7.30pm at
St. James the Greater Church,
London Road, Leicester
Carols at
St. James
Chris Hill baritone Mark Pescott organ
Richard Dacey conductor
A festive concert of carols and Christmas music for choir and audience;
an ever popular celebration of traditional Christmas music. For many in
Leicester, Christmas starts with the Phil’s annual carol concert.
Saturday 12 May 2012
7.30pm at De Montfort Hall
7.30pm at De Montfort Hall
Philharmonia
Orchestra
Laurie Ashworth soprano Carolyn Dobbin mezzo soprano
James Geer tenor Njabulo Madlala bass
Philharmonia Orchestra Adrian Partington conductor
During the Christmas season choirs fill cathedrals and concert halls all over
Britain with performances of Handel’s Messiah. The Phil’s performance is
a highlight of the festive season in Leicester. This year the choir joins
the Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of Adrian Partington in a
concert that promises to be something special.
Tickets only available from De Montfort Hall Box Office (0116 233 3111)
Saturday 29 October 2011
7.30pm at De Montfort Hall Requiem
Tickets from LPC Booking Manager Tel: 01509 230090
or Email: tickets@thephil.org.uk
or De Montfort Hall Box Office Tel: 0116 233 3111
See below for hall plan and ticket prices Concessions available
Saturday 10 December 2011
7.30pm at De Montfort Hall Messiah
Tickets only from De Montfort Hall Box Office Tel: 0116 233 3111
Thursday 15 December 2011
7.30pm at St. James the Greater Church
Tickets: £14 to include a glass of wine and mince pie
Concessions available
Tickets only from LPC Booking Manager (01509 230090)
or Email: tickets@thephil.org.uk
Advance booking advised Unreserved seating
Saturday 10 December 2011
Handel
Messiah
How to Book Tickets
Elgar
The Music Makers
Addinsell
Warsaw Concerto
Lambert Rio Grande
Wendy Dawn Thompson mezzo soprano Chris Lee piano
Marylebone Camerata Hilary Davan Wetton conductor
The final concert finds us firmly back in the 20th century with a varied
programme of English music. The first half includes Constant Lambert’s
Rio Grande, written in 1928 in the jazz idiom, and Richard Addinsell’s
Warsaw Concerto written in 1941 for the film Dangerous Moonlight and
subsequently used in many popular songs. The concert concludes with
Elgar’s The Music Makers composed in 1912.
Tickets: £10 - £27 Concessions available
Tickets from LPC Booking Manager (01509 230090)
or Email: tickets@thephil.org.uk
or De Montfort Hall Box Office (0116 233 3111)
Carols at St. James
Tickets from LPC Booking Manager Tel: 01509 230090
or Email: tickets@thephil.org.uk
Tickets £14 Unreserved seating
Concessions available Advance booking advised Saturday 12 May 2012
7.30pm at De Montfort Hall The Music Makers
Tickets from LPC Booking Manager Tel: 01509 230090
or Email: tickets@thephil.org.uk
or De Montfort Hall Box Office Tel: 0116 233 3111
See below for hall plan and ticket prices Concessions available
De Montfort Hall Seating Plan
right
left
balcony
stage
Rutter
REQUIEM
Elgar
THE MUSIC MAKERS
Seating Area
Plan Reference
A
Front Circle
B
Tier Stalls / Rear Circle
C
Left / Right Circle
D
Upper Circle
E
Flat Stalls
/ Rear Upper Circle
£27 £24 £20 £15 £10