Please note: This is an archive of a past event
Join the Lea Singers this summer for an exciting programme of choral music from across North America. From the bold, characterful writing of Aaron Copland and the timeless simplicity of Randall Thompson’s much-loved Alleluia, to the shimmering, ethereal soundscapes of Eric Whitacre, this concert celebrates the richness and diversity of the North American choral tradition.
The programme also features works by Samuel Barber, Morten Lauridsen, Amy Beach, Eleanor Daley and Z. Randall Stroope, bringing together a century of stunning choral writing in one summer evening.
Whether you’re a lifelong choral enthusiast or simply looking for a beautiful way to spend a summer’s evening, this is a concert not to be missed.
Tickets
Tickets are available for online booking until 5pm on the day of the concert. They will also be available on the door – card payments accepted.
We believe that choral music should be accessible to all, so tickets for this concert are on sale with a pay what you can model, which means you decide what you’d like to pay for your ticket. We have provided a pricing guide based on our previous concerts to help, but please give what you can to support the choir.
£15 for adults
£7.50 for under-18s and students.
Venue
St. John’s Church, St Johns Rd, Harpenden, AL5 1DJ map
Programme
Aaron Copland Four Motets
I. Help Us, O Lord
II. Thou, O Jehovah, Abideth Forever
III. Have Mercy on Us, O My Lord
IV. Sing Ye Praises to Our King
Randall Thompson Alleluia
Eleanor Daley Grandmother Moon
Samuel Barber The Coolin
Eric Whitacre With a Lily in Your Hand
Morten Lauridsen O Nata Lux
Eric Whitacre Lux Aurumque
Z. Randall Stroope The Conversion of Saul
Heitor Villa-Lobos Cor Dulce, Cor Amabile
Amy Beach Peace I leave with you
Stephen Paulus The Road Home
Lea Singers
Benjamin Kirk Conductor