Stapleford Choral Society

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November 2022
Programme
Foundling Hospital AnthemG F Handel
Dido and AeneasH Purcell
April 2022
Programme
My Love Dwelt in a Northern LandE Elgar
The Blue BirdC V Stanford
DreamsA Pounds
If Ye Love Me
Three Folksongs:
  • I love my love
  • I Sowed the Seeds of Love
  • Swansea Town
G Holst (arr.)
'Nelson' Mass in D minorF J Haydn
Christmas 2021
Programme
Gallery CarolA Pounds
The Christ-Child
Nativity CarolJ Rutter
God Rest You Merry, GentlemenTrad, arr. Willcocks
In the Bleak MidwinterH Darke
Les Indes Galantes (excerpts)J-P Rameau
The LambJ Tavener
Ave VerumE Elgar
Bethlehem DownP Warlock
Messiah (excerpts)G F Handel
Autumn 2021
Programme
MagnificatA Vivaldi
Concerto in G major for flute and strings
Two Anthems:
  • Vexilla Regis
  • Os Justi
A Bruckner
Two Spirituals:
  • Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
  • Steal Away
WaldesnachtJ Brahms
My Soul, There is a CountryH Parry
The King Shall RejoiceG F Handel
Christmas 2019
Programme
For unto us a child is born (from Messiah)G F Handel
Jesus Christ the apple treeE Poston
Crown of RosesP I Tchaikovsky
Hush my dear, lie still and slumberFrench traditional
Symphony no. 8W Boyce
Chorale from Wachet AufJ S Bach
Angelus ad pastores aitA Gabrieli
Sans Day Carol
Infant Holy
I Saw Three Ships
Beatus VirC Monteverdi
Autumn 2019
Programme
Lobet den Herrn, alle HeidenJ S Bach
Vexilla regisA Bruckner
Suite (orchestra)H Purcell
Beati Quorum ViaC V Stanford
I Sowed the Seeds of Love
There Was A Tree
Swansea Town
G Holst (arr.)
Overture from Symphony no. 2W Boyce
My Heart Is InditingG F Handel
June 2019
Programme
Ein Deutsches Requiem
(A German Requiem), Op. 45
J Brahms
March 2019
Programme
Laudate pueriW A Mozart
Symphony no. 40 in G minor
HeiligmesseF J Haydn
Christmas 2018
Programme
Messiah
  • Overture
  • And the Glory of the Lord
G F Handel
A Boy is BornB Britten
A Cradle SongA Pounds
I Saw Three Ships
Away In A Manger
Concerto for viola and string orchestraG P Telemann
Bethlehem DownP Warlock
DreamsA Pounds
MagnificatJ C Bach
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Autumn 2018
Programme
Symphony no. 2 in AW Boyce
My Love Dwelt in a Northern LandE Elgar
The Long Day ClosesA Sullivan
Magnificat (excerpt)G B Pergolesi
DreamsA Pounds
Geistliches LiedJ Brahms
Gloria (excerpts)A Vivaldi
May 2018
Programme
London CantataA Pounds
Dream Children, op. 43E Elgar
Symphony no. 104 (London)F J Haydn
March 2018
Programme
Symphony no. 3 in D majorF Schubert
Mass in CL van Beethoven
Christmas 2017
Programme
God Rest You Merry, GentlemenTrad, arr. Willcocks
TorchesJ Joubert
The Cherry Tree carolTrad, arr. Willcocks
Alma Redemptoris MaterA Pounds
We've Been A-While A-WanderingTrad, arr. R Vaughan Williams
The Gordian Knot UntiedH Purcell, arr. G Holst
Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJ S Bach
I Sing of a MaidenD Doyle
Nativity CarolJ Rutter
London Cantata (excerpt)A Pounds
Messiah (excerpts)G F Handel
November 2017
Choral Concert with
Le Choeur des Aulnes
Programme
Thou Knowest LordH Purcell
Ave VerumE Elgar
Beati Quorum ViaC V Stanford
My Soul, There is a CountryH Parry
If Ye Love MeA Pounds
Os JustiA Bruckner
WaldesnachtJ Brahms
London Cantata (excerpt)A Pounds
Gloria (excerpt)A Vivaldi
July 2017
Programme
The King Shall RejoiceG F Handel
Music for Queen Mary's funeralH Purcell
London Cantata (premiere)A Pounds
March 2017
Programme
Four movements from AbdelazerH Purcell
Laudate PueriW A Mozart
Symphony no. 2 in AW Boyce
'Nelson' Mass in D minorF J Haydn
Christmas 2016
Programme
Magnificat (introduction)A Vivaldi
Locus IsteA Bruckner
Good King WenceslasPiae Cantiones
arr. R Jacques
Infant Holy, Infant LowlyPolish trad, arr. Willcocks
Adam lay yboundenB Ord
Veni, Redemptor GentiumA Pounds
Entr'acte for Flute and GuitarJ Ibert
Jesus Christ the apple treeE Poston
Angelus ad pastores aitGabrieli
Ding dong! Merrily on higharr. C Wood
In the Bleak MidwinterH Darke
Brandenburg Concerto no. 4J S Bach
MagnificatA Vivaldi
Autumn 2016
Programme
Suite no. 3 from the Water MusicG F Handel
Two Spirituals:
  • Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
  • Steal Away
I Love my loveG Holst
Ave Verum Corpus (K 618)W A Mozart
The Christ-ChildA Pounds
Salvum fac populum tuum
Vexilla regis
A Bruckner
Four choruses from SamsonG F Handel
June 2016
Programme
Laboravi
(motet for choir and organ)
J-P Rameau
PavaneG Fauré
Masques et Bergamasques Suite, op. 112
Requiem
March 2016
Programme
Messiah, part 2G F Handel
Organ Concerto in F
Komm, Jesu, Komm (BWV 229)J S Bach
Komm süsser Tod (BWV 478)
Concerto in D for stringsA Vivaldi
Missa BrevisF J Haydn
Christmas 2015
Programme
Hodie Christus Natus est (á 8)G Gabrieli
Trio sonata in D minor for violin and continuoA Vivaldi
Tomorrow shall be my Dancing Dayarr. Willcocks
What Cheer?W Walton
Sir ChristémasW Mathias
The Christ-ChildA Pounds
Les Indes Galantes (excerpts)J-P Rameau
Sussex Carolarr. D Willcocks
Away in a Mangerarr. D Willcocks
Gabriel's MessageTraditional Basque carol
Sonata no. 5 in G major
for 2 flutes, cello and continuo
W McGibbon
Wachet auf, ruft uns die StimmeJ S Bach
Autumn 2015
Programme
Suite from AbdelazerH Purcell
Two Spirituals:
  • Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
  • Steal Away
Agnus Dei (from Requiem)G Fauré
If Ye Love Me (premiere)A Pounds
Os Justi
Christus factus est
A Bruckner
Symphony no. 1W Boyce
The King Shall RejoiceG F Handel
June 2015
Programme
Ein Deutsches Requiem
(A German Requiem), Op. 45
J Brahms
March 2015
Programme
Ave VerumE Elgar
O Salutaris
Symphony no. 104 (London)F J Haydn
Requiem Mass (K 626)W A Mozart
Christmas 2014
Programme
Christmas Oratorio (excerpts)J S Bach
Nativity CarolJ Rutter
Thy Lips to KissM E Lloyd
Bethlehem DownP Warlock
Concerto for two flutes and stringsA Vivaldi
We wish you a Merry ChristmasTrad, arr. A Warrell
The Minstrels PlayedA Pounds
Autumn 2014
Programme
Mass in D major (excerpts)F Schubert
WaldesnachtJ Brahms
Fuga sopra il Magnificat:
Meine Seele erhebet den Herren (BWV 733)
J S Bach
Pange lingua
Vexilla Regis
A Bruckner
Sonata for flute and continuo no. 5 in FG F Handel
Foundling Hospital Anthem
June 2014
Programme
ElijahF Mendelssohn
April 2014
Programme
Mass in Time of WarF J Haydn
Crucifixus in 6 voicesA Lotti
Christmas 2013
Programme
RondoM-A Charpentier
In Dulci Jubiloarr. Pearsall
Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJ S Bach
Viola concertoG P Telemann
The Holy ChildD Doyle
Infant Holy, Infant LowlyPolish trad, arr. Willcocks
Flute & Guitar suiteJ-P Rameau
Veni, Redemptor GentiumA Pounds
Messiah (excerpts)G F Handel
November 2013
Programme
Zion hort die WachterJ S Bach
As Doth the NightingaleM E Lloyd
Suite no. 2 in B minorJ S Bach
Tantum ErgoA Bruckner
My Soul, There is a CountryH Parry
MagnificatA Vivaldi
June 2013
Programme
The King Shall RejoiceG F Handel
Symphony no. 5 in B flat majorF Schubert
Sinfonia in E flat majorJ C Bach
Mass no. 3 in B flat majorF Schubert
March 2013
Programme
Mass in CL van Beethoven
Violin concertoA Pounds
Christmas 2012
Programme
Hodie Christus Natus est (á 8)G Gabrieli
Legend - The Crown of RosesP I Tchaikovsky
A Cradle SongA Pounds
Tomorrow shall be my Dancing DayJ Gardner
Brandenburg Concerto no. 2J S Bach
GloriaA Vivaldi
November 2012
Programme
Concerto Grosso op. 3 no. 6 in DG F Handel
Organ Concerto op. 4 no. 5
Thou Knowest LordH Purcell
Christus Factus EstA Bruckner
Im HerbstJ Brahms
Music to HearM E Lloyd
Ave VerumE Elgar
O Salutaris
Missa Brevis no. 5 in CJ A Kobrich
June 2012
Programme
Preludium (Te Deum)M-A Charpentier
Laudate Dominum
Sonata no. 5 in D majorD Gabrieli
Les Indes GallantesJ-P Rameau
RequiemG Fauré
March 2012
Programme
Laudate pueri
(from Vesperae solennes de Dominica K.321)
W A Mozart
Oxford SymphonyF J Haydn
'Nelson' Mass in D minor
Christmas 2011
Programme
Angelus as pastoresA Gabrieli
Nativity CarolJ Rutter
Ding Dong Merrily on Higharr. D Willcocks
Brandenburg Concerto no. 4 in GJ S Bach
Sir ChristémasW Mathias
The Christ-ChildA Pounds
Christmas Oratorio (excerpts from part 1)J S Bach
Autumn 2011
Programme
Excerpts from the Water MusicG F Handel
Four excerpts from Samson
Concerto in D major for trumpetG Torelli
MiserereA Lotti
Tantum Ergo
Locus Iste
A Bruckner
Beati Quorum ViaC V Stanford
The Long Day ClosesA Sullivan
June 2011
In memory of
Brian Fraser
Programme
O SalutarisE Elgar
Ave Verum
Norfolk SeascapeA Pounds
Folksong SuiteR Vaughan Williams
Serenade to Music
Toward the Unknown Region
March 2011
Programme
Symphony no. 41 in C (Jupiter)W A Mozart
Requiem Mass (K 626)
Christmas 2010
Programme
The Blessed Son of GodR Vaughan Williams
I Sing of a MaidenD Doyle
Sussex CarolTrad, arr. D Willcocks
Behold The Great Creator MakesA Pounds
AdagioAlbinoni/Giazotto, arr. Arnold
Os JustiA Bruckner
Geistliches Lied, Op. 30J Brahms, arr. S Hayes
Messiah, part 1G F Handel
June 2010 The CreationF J Haydn
March 2010 Tragic OvertureJ Brahms
Ein Deutsches Requiem
(A German Requiem), Op. 45
The Martyrdom of LatimerA Pounds
Christmas 2009
Programme
Christmas Oratorio, parts I and IIIJ S Bach
Bethlehem DownP Warlock
Laudate DominumG Armstrong
Symphony no. 5W Boyce
Beatus VirC Monteverdi
WaldesnachtJ Brahms
Gloucestershire Wassail
We've Been A-While A-Wandering
TorchesJ Joubert, arr. A Pounds
June 2009
Programme
The King Shall RejoiceG F Handel
Hallelujah, from Messiah
Symphony no. 85 in B flatF J Haydn
Mass in B flat
March 2009
Programme
I was GladH Parry
Crown ImperialW Walton
Chanson de Matin
Chanson de Nuit
E Elgar
The Music Makers
Christmas 2008
Programme
Zadok the PriestG F Handel
Organ Concerto op. 1 no. 4
Selection from the Water Music
Locus IsteA Bruckner
Ave VerumE Elgar
O Salutaris
Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJ S Bach
Gloria (1st movement)A Vivaldi
A Cradle SongA Pounds
Infant Holy, Infant LowlyPolish trad, arr. Willcocks
Mary's ChildP Bryan
Spring 2008
Programme
Overture-Symphony no. 2 in AW Boyce
Mass no. 2 in G major, D.167F Schubert
Concerto in C minor for oboe and violin
(BWV 1060)
J S Bach
GloriaA Vivaldi
Christmas 2007
Programme
Vox Dicentis: ClamaE W Naylor
Missa Sancti NicolaiF J Haydn
Oratorio de NoëlC Saint-Saëns
November 2007
Choral Concert with
Le Choeur des Aulnes
Programme
All through the night
Danny Boy
The Skye Boat Song
Traditional
Round: To bring forth moonlightTobias Rutti
The Lily and the RoseBob Chilcott
Ave Verum Corpus (K 618)W A Mozart
Spring 2007
Programme
ElijahF Mendelssohn
Christmas 2006
Programme
In Dulci JubiloJ S Bach
JubilateH Howells
Te Deum
Noel ÉtrangerL-C Daquin
MagnificatJ Rutter
Spring 2006
Programme
When Mary thro' the garden wentC V Stanford
The Blue Bird
Brook Green SuiteG Holst
Serenade to MusicR Vaughan Williams
Cantique de Jean RacineG Fauré
Requiem
Christmas 2005
In memory of
Anthony Tootal
Programme
Magnificat - with Christmas InterpolationsJ S Bach
Weichet Nur
Fantasia on Christmas CarolsR Vaughan Williams
Spring 2005
Programme
English Suite no. 3
Italian Concerto
- Performed by Ian De Massini
J S Bach
Carmina BuranaCarl Orff
Christmas 2004
Programme
MessiahG F Handel
Easter 2004
Programme
Jehova, quam multi sunt hostesH Purcell
Te Deum laudamus
Jubilate Deo
Suite for StringsW Boyce
arr. I De Massini
Wachet Auf (cantata no. 140)J S Bach
Christmas 2003
Programme
A Ceremony of CarolsB Britten
Variations Pastorales sur un Vieux NoëlM Samuel-Rousseau
Christmas VespersC Monteverdi
Magnificat
Easter 2003
Programme
GloriaA Vivaldi
Concerto Grosso in G majorG F Handel
"Maria Theresa" Mass (1799)F J Haydn
Christmas 2002
Programme
Christmas Oratorio (BWV 248)J S Bach
Summer 2002
Jubilee Concert
Programme
Zadok the PriestG F Handel
Mass in C major, K 317 ('Coronation')W A Mozart
Summer SundayJ Horovitz
Christmas 2001
Programme
Requiem Mass (K 626)W A Mozart
Easter 2001
Programme
Messiah (Parts 2 and 3)G F Handel
Christmas 2000
Programme
Messiah (Part 1)G F Handel
The Shepherds' FarewellH Berlioz
Cantate GloriaA Bullard
The Blessed Son of GodR Vaughan Williams
Brook Green Suite (1st movement)G Holst
Christmas LullabyJ Rutter
In Dulci JubiloR L Pearsall
It came upon the midnight clearA Sullivan
Easter 2000
Programme
Three Motets:
  • Justorum animæ
  • Cœlos ascendit hodie
  • Beati quorum via
C V Stanford
Abraham and IsaacB Britten
Five Negro Sprituals from A Child of Our TimeM Tippett
Jesu, Priceless TreasureJ S Bach
Christmas 1999
Programme
Messe de Minuit sur des Airs de NoëlM-A Charpentier
Oratorio de Noël, Op. 12C Saint-Saëns
May 1999
Programme
Vesperae solennes de confessore (K 339)W A Mozart
Requiem Op. 9M Duruflé
January 1999
Programme
Dixit Dominus (Psalm 110)G F Handel
Mass in CL van Beethoven
Easter 1998
Programme
Ein Deutsches Requiem
(A German Requiem), Op. 45
J Brahms
Christmas 1997
Programme
I sing of a maydenR Terry
arr. J Byrom
Christmas VespersC Monteverdi
MagnificatC Monteverdi
Easter 1997
Programme
Ave Verum Corpus (K 618)W A Mozart
Stabat MaterF J Haydn
Christmas 1996
Programme
Chichester PsalmsL Bernstein
Gradual - Locus isteA Bruckner
O Lord Increase My FaithO Gibbons
A Babe is BornW Mathias
Gabriel's Messagearr. D Willcocks
Stille NachtF Grüber
arr. D Cashmore
SusanniR R Bennett
O little town of BethlehemW Davies
French Carolarr. J Byram
Hark! The herald angels singF Mendelssohn
Easter 1996
Programme
St John PassionJ S Bach
Christmas 1995
Programme
Petite Messe SolennelleG Rossini
May 1995
Programme
FanfareI Brock
O Sing unto the Lord a new songH Purcell
Capriol SuiteP Warlock
Salvator MundiJ Blow
Trumpet VoluntaryJ Clark
'Nelson' Mass in D minorF J Haydn
Christmas 1994
Programme
Lauda Jerusalem (RV 609)A Vivaldi
CanonJ Pachelbel
Beatus VirC Monteverdi
Hodie Christus Natus EstJ P Sweelinck
Agnus DeiS Barber
O little town of BethlehemW Davies
The Angels and the Shepherdsarr. C H Trevor
Nativity CarolJ Rutter
Christmas Lullaby
Noël Nouveletarr. J Rutter
In the bleak midwinterG Holst
Hark! The herald angels singF Mendelssohn
Summer 1994
10th Anniversary Concert
Programme
Praise our God who reigns in heaven (Cantata 11)J S Bach
When Mary thro' the garden wentC V Stanford
Cantique de Jean RacineG Fauré
Mass in C major, K 317 ('Coronation')W A Mozart
Christmas 1993
Programme
Messiah 1-4, 8-29, 32-33, 38-40, 42-50, 53G F Handel
Easter 1993
Programme
Concerto Grosso Op. 6 no. 1 in GG F Handel
Jephte (Jephthah)G Carissimi
Gloria in DA Vivaldi
St Cecilia's Day 1992
Programme
Mass in B Flat major (Theresienmesse)F J Haydn
Brook Green SuiteG Holst
Hymn to St CeciliaB Britten
Summer 1992
Programme
Simple SymphonyB Britten
Dido and AeneasH Purcell
Christmas 1991
Programme
Oratorio de Noël, Op. 12C Saint-Saëns
Chandos Anthem no. 9:
O Praise the Lord with one consent
G F Handel
Fantasia on Christmas CarolsR Vaughan Williams
November 1991
Performance with
la Chorale de Verneuil-en-Halatte
Programme
Cantique de Jean RacineG Fauré
Capriol SuiteP Warlock
The LambJ Tavener
Five Mystical SongsR Vaughan Williams
Easter 1991
Programme
Organ Concerto no. 1 Op. 4 in G minorG F Handel
Requiem Mass (K 626)W A Mozart
Christmas 1990
Programme
Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 no. 8A Corelli
Messe de Minuit sur des Airs de NoëlM-A Charpentier
Summer 1990
Performance with
la Chorale de Verneuil-en-Halatte
in Verneuil
Programme
Sumer is icumen inJohn of Fornsete (14th C)
O Lord increase my faithOrlando Gibbons
Adieu Sweet AmaryllisJohn Wilbye
In these delightful pleasant grovesH Purcell
AlleluiaW Boyce
Justorum animaeC Stanford
Beati quorum via
Jean Harlowanon
Carolina MoonBenny Davis / Joe Burke
She Loves YouLennon / McCartney
arr. J Chisholm
Pavane16th C French song
Tourdion16th C French Song
Son Voile qui volaitQuebecois song
L'enfant soleilH Giraud
MilordM Monnot
Linden Leaarr. R Vaughan Williams
Easter 1990
Programme
Mass in GF Schubert
Serenade for StringsE Elgar
Motets:
  • Beati Quorum Via
  • Justorum Animæ
  • Cœlos Ascendit
C V Stanford
Lo, the Full, Final SacrificeG Finzi
Christmas 1989
In memory of Colin Davison
Vicar of Stapleford
1980 - 1989
Programme
RequiemG Fauré
St NicholasB Britten
May 1989
Programme
Mass in C major, K 317 ('Coronation')W A Mozart
Oboe Concerto in B flat, Op. 7 no. 3T Albinoni
RequiemG Fauré
Christmas 1988
Programme
Messiah 1-24, 31-33, 38-39, 52-53G F Handel
Easter 1988
Programme
Concerto in G minor for 'cello, strings and harpsichordA Vivaldi
The CreationF J Haydn
St Cecilia's Day 1987
Programme
Ode on St. Cecilia's DayG F Handel
Divertimento no. 1 in D major (K 136)W A Mozart
For St Cecilia (Ceremonial Ode)G Finzi
Easter 1987
Programme
Concerto no. 1 in E major (Spring)A Vivaldi
Concerto no. 2 in G minor (Summer)
Anthem - If ye love meT Tallis
Graduals:
  • Locus iste
  • Christus factus est
A Bruckner
Beatus Vir (Psalm 112)C Monteverdi
Ave Verum Corpus (K 618)W A Mozart
Anthem - Lead me LordS S Wesley
Horn Concerto no. 2 in DF J Haydn
Anthem - I was gladH Parry
Christmas 1986
Programme
Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 no. 8
(Christmas Concerto)
A Corelli
Magnificat in DJ S Bach
Mass in Time of War (Paukenmesse)F J Haydn
Summer 1986
Programme
Symphony no. 5W Boyce
Madrigal - April is in my Mistress' faceT Morley
Madrigal - Never weather-beaten sailT Campion
Madrigal - Adieu, Sweet AmaryllisJ Wilbye
RondoJ Hook
O stay sweet loveJ Farmer
Come Ye sons of ArtH Purcell
Capriol SuiteP Warlock
Young love lies sleepingA Somervell
A green cornfield M Head
Prelude from Brook Green SuiteG Holst
Choral Dances from Gloriana 1-6B Britten
The Farmers Daughterarr. G Williams
Linden Leaarr. R Vaughan Williams /
A Somervell
The Lost Lady Foundarr. P Grainger
Christmas 1985
Programme
In The Bleak MidwinterG Holst
Lullay My Liking
Prelude on Herr Christ, der eine'ge Gottes-Sohn (BWV 601)J S Bach
CanonJ Pachelbel
Cantique de Jean RacineG Fauré
Maria Mater Gratiae (Duet)
Esse Fidelis Servus (Trio)
Ave Verum
Prelude on Wir Christen Leut (BWV 612)J S Bach
The Holly and the Ivyarr. Walford Davies
The Infant Kingarr. Edgar Pettman
Shepherds Watch in the FieldsP Cornelius
Three Kings from Eastern Lands
Serenade for StringsE Elgar
GavotteScarlatti
Fantasia on Christmas CarolsR Vaughan Williams
Messiah:
  • Pastoral Symphony
  • There were Shepherds
  • Glory to God
G F Handel
May 1985
Programme
Zadok the PriestG F Handel
Acis and Galatea
Double Violin Concerto in A minorJ S Bach
Christmas 1984
Programme
The MagnificatG B Pergolesi
Three Dances from the Faerie QueeneH Purcell
'Nelson' Mass in D minorF J Haydn
Easter 1984
Programme
Concerto For Two TrumpetsA Vivaldi
O Vos Omnes T L de Victoria
Concerto Grosso in D minorG F Handel
GloriaA Vivaldi
Summer 1983
Programme
Messiah, 1-7, 10-12, 14-17G F Handel
The Cuckoo and the Nightingale (Organ Concerto)
Messiah, 22-30, 33, 38, 44-51, 53
Christmas 1982
Programme
The Arrival of the Queen of ShebaG F Handel
Organ Concerto in D major
Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened
Canon in DJ Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJ S Bach
Harpsichord Concerto in D minor
Adagio in G minorT Albinoni


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