The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban
Every effort is made to keep this page up-to-date and the information accurate. However, before attending an event, it is always advisable to check dates and times with the Cathedral on +44 (0)1727 860780 or the contact name given.
The Information Desk, in the Chapter House is open for ticket bookings between 10.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Saturday.
For all ticket enquiries, telephone: 01727 890256
Telephone booking fee: £1 per transaction. Postal applications may be made for tickets for all concerts by sending a stamped addressed envelope to: Abbey Musical Events, Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban, St Albans AL1 1BY. Cheques made payable to Abbey Musical Events.
Please select a concert from the list for more information:
When: 18 Feb 2012
Time: 17.30
Location: Crossing
Details:
Saturday Organ Concert Series
Jane Parker-Smith, U.K
Introduction and Passacaglia - Arild Sandvold
Prière, op.20 - Franck
Mephisto Waltz no.1 - Liszt
Andante appassionato - Enrique Soro
Sonata no.1 in D minor, op.42 - Guilmant
Admission to the concert is free. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the International Organ Festival Society.
For further details visit www.organfestival.com
When: 29 Feb 2012
Time: 12.30
Location: Crossing
Details:
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL - 12.30pm-1.15pm
Claire Innes-Hopkins (Assistant Organist, Lincoln Cathedral)
Admission free: retiring collection in aid of cathedral music fundsWhen: 10 Mar 2012
Time: 19.30
Location: Nave
Details:
Verdi : Requiem
Conductor: Bjorn Bantock
Leader: Jennifer Wigram
Watford Philharmonic Society, director, Terry Edwards
Soloists:
Kiera Lyness (soprano)
Alison Kettlewell (mezzo soprano)
James Edwards (tenor)
James Oldfield (bass)
Tickets: £20, £16, £12 – reserved (Nave);
£8 - unreserved (restricted view); £1 - accompanied children;
£5 - students.
Also available from the Ticket Secretary on 01727 857422,
at
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and online at www.saso.org.uk (booking fee applies)
When: 17 Mar 2012
Time: 19.00
Location: Nave
Details:
J S Bach : Mass in B minor
with the Wallace Ensemble (Leader: James Widden)
Conductor: Michael Cayton
Organist: Simon Williams
Soloists:
Jessica Gillingwater (soprano)
James Hall (countertenor)
David Knight (tenor)
Peter Willcock (bass)
Tickets: £25, £20, £15 – reserved seats;
£10 – unreserved seats, restricted view
Also available from Olwen Moss on 020 8863 7830 and from
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For further information, visit chilternchamberchoir.com
When: 21 Mar 2012
Time: 19.30
Location: Nave
Details:
Handel : Zadok the Priest
Vaughan Williams : Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis
Mozart : Requiem
Conductor: Nigel Springthorpe
Soloists:
Ann De Renais (soprano)
Anna Huntley (alto)
Philip Sheffield (tenor)
Gavin Horsley (bass)
Tickets: £15, Front Nave; £11, Rear Nave; £8, Side Aisles.
Also available from the Music Administrator, St Albans High School for Girls, 3 Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3SJ
Tel: 01727 853800
e-mail:
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When: 22 Mar 2012
Time: 17.15
Location: Nave
Details:
Choristers from the Cathedral Choir & Abbey Girls Choir will join with three schools for a concert organised by the Cathedral and Hertfordshire Music Service.
Rehearsals and activities for the school children take place during the afternoon.
All parents of children participating are invited to attend the concert at 5.15pm, please enter via the West End Doors (opposite the Abbey Gateway & St Albans School). There is no charge for entrance to the concert.
No Parking is available at the Cathedral.
For further information please contact the Music Department on 01727 890245.
When: 24 Mar 2012
Time: 19.30
Location: Nave
Details:
Rachmaninov : Vespers
Conductor: Andrew Lucas
Soloists:
Dalma Krajnyak (alto)
Richard Newman (tenor)
Candlelit performance with images of Orthodox icons by Derek Bird, and readings by the Very Reverend Dr Jeffrey John, Dean of St Albans.
Tickets: £25, £20, £15 – reserved seats;
£10 – unreserved seats and concessions
See www.stalbansbachchoir.org.uk for details
Also available from the Ticket Secretary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 01727 753173
When: 25 Mar 2012
Time: 15.00
Location: Crossing
Details:
SUNDAY AFTERNOON ORGAN RECITAL - 3.00pm
Tom Winpenny (Assistant Master of the Music, St Albans Cathedral)
Admission free: retiring collection in aid of cathedral music fundsWhen: 14 Apr 2012
Time: 19.30
Location: Nave
Details:
The Choral Pilgrimage 2012
The Earth Resounds
Music by Josquin, Brumel & Lassus
Conductor: Harry Christophers
Tickets: £26, £20 and £12.
Also available at the National Box Office on 01904 651485. For details visit www.the-sixteen.org.uk
The Sixteen Choral Workshop – Saturday 14 April 12noon -4.00pm at Abbey CE VA Primary School The Music of Lassus, Brumel and Josquin. Booking opens in January on 020 7936 3420
When: 21 Apr 2012
Time: 19.30
Location: Nave
Details:
Handel : Messiah
with Orchestra Nova
Conductor: George Vass
Soloists:
Pippa Goss (soprano)
William Purefoy (countertenor)
Mark Dobell (tenor)
Michael Bundy (baritone)
Tickets: £25, £20, £15, £10.
For details visit www.choralsociety.com
Also available from Alison Shipperlee on 01727 848196 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
When: 25 Apr 2012
Time: 12.30
Location: Crossing
Details:
LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL - 12.30pm-1.05pm
Peter Holder (Organ Scholar, St Albans Cathedral)
Admission free: retiring collection in aid of cathedral music funds