Biography Under the leadership of John Keys, the Choir of St Mary's Church is recognised as one of the region's finest. Renowned for its versatility and wide repertoire it performs music from plainsong through to world premieres. It can easily adapt to performing a Bach passion and, as it proved in 2002, can cope with the demands of Verdi's Requiem. The choir sings three times a week at Wednesday Evensong, Sunday Eucharist and Sunday Evensong. In 2002 a choral scholarship scheme was launched and has succeeded in attracting some of the most promising young singers from both Nottingham universities. The choir performs regularly in concert on its own and with St Mary’s resident orchestra, The Orchestra of the Restoration. Recent concert works include Handel’s Israel in Egypt, Monteverdi's Vespers with The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble, Biber's Missa Salisburgensis Mozart's Requiem, Verdi's Requiem, Rutter's Requiem, Bach's St.Matthew Passion, St. John Passion and Mass in B minor. Broadcasts include Sunday Half-Hour and In Praise of God for BBC World Service, Radio 4's The Daily Service and Sunday Worship, BBC Radio Nottingham's Annual Carol Service and BBC 1's Songs of Praise. Overseas the choir has performed in Paris, Belgium and Germany. Music List This month's music list.
Welcome Forthcoming Concerts Biography and Music List Director of Music and Organist Recruitment and Choral Scholarships Reviews