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Concerts at the cathedral

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.

IOFS Organ Recital: Jane Parker-Smith
18 Feb 2012

When: 18 Feb 2012

Time: 17.30

Location: Crossing

Details:

THE INTERNATIONAL ORGAN FESTIVAL AT ST ALBANS

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

Organ Recital: Claire Innes-Hopkins
29 Feb 2012

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 funds

St Albans Symphony Orchestra & Watford Philharmonic Society
10 Mar 2012

When: 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
and online at www.saso.org.uk (booking fee applies)

Chiltern Choir & Harrow Choral Society
17 Mar 2012

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For further information, visit chilternchamberchoir.com

St Albans High School & St Albans School Joint Choral Society and Orchestra
21 Mar 2012

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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Chorister Outreach Project
22 Mar 2012

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.

St Albans Bach Choir
24 Mar 2012

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

Organ Recital: Tom Winpenny
25 Mar 2012

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 funds

The Sixteen
14 Apr 2012

When: 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

St Albans Choral Society
21 Apr 2012

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

Organ Recital: Peter Holder
25 Apr 2012

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