Events
Great Britten
A celebration of Benjamin Britten on the 50th anniversary of his passing.
Cantorum are delighted to be collaborating with St Paul’s Girls’ School, Hammersmith, for a performance of the cantata St Nicolas, which recounts vivid stories of the life of the legendary 4th century Bishop of Myra. Ben Alden (tenor) takes the part of St Nicolas, with Finn Miall as the young Nicolas. The accompaniment is provided by piano duet, organ, strings and percussion. We will also showcase other much loved works by Britten, including Rejoice in the Lamb and Hymn to St Cecilia.
Christmas with Cantorum
This event is now SOLD OUT
Join Cantorum Choir for a spellbinding journey of music and words spanning nearly two thousand years. Beginning with what is considered to be one of the oldest known Christmas carols from 336 AD, our festive concert interweaves readings from the great mediaeval spiritual thinkers and poets, with choral gems from Palestrina, Josquin des Pres, Gabrieli and Praetorius . Modern reimaginings follow, including the ever-popular Chilcott On Christmas Night, a selection of Will Todd Jazz Carols and, of course, carols for all the family. From simple Gregorian chant and devotional polyphony to joyous festive songs, this is a truly unique and uplifting celebration of the great mystery of Christmas.
Faire is the Rose
Step into the world of Orlando Gibbons — composer, courtier, and one of England’s most luminous musical voices. On the 400th anniversary of his death, this unique concert intertwines sacred anthems, madrigals, consort songs and viol music with the voice of Gibbons himself, brought to life by actor Richard Ritchie. In the splendour of Douai Abbey, the evening will showcase works by Orlando and Edward Gibbons, Byrd, Dowland, Ferrabosco, and the World Premiere of Tota pulchra es, a modern reimagining of Gibbons’ Faire is the Rose by Anthony Dowlatshahi. Cantorum are joined by international Grammy-nominated viol consort FRETWORK and star countertenor Tom Lilburn, for a journey through devotion, wit, melancholy, and splendour — culminating in The Silver Swan, his epitaph in music for a life woven in song.
Music at the Water’s Edge
A concert of much-loved English madrigals and part songs for a summer’s evening with supporting jazz from Guildhall musicians.
This is a free concert, but please book your free tickets in advance.
The retiring collection will be split equally between Fibromyalgia Action UK and Dementia UK.
Parking is available in the Grove House car park, Cookham SL6 9SR and the concert location is immediately adjacent to the parking area.
In the event of rain, the concert will take place in Holy Trinity Church, Cookham, SL6 9SN. The choir would like to thank the church wards for kindly making the church available.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide chairs. Please bring camping chairs, picnic rugs, or similar.
Cookham Festival Gala Concert
Will Todd’s Mass in Blue and John Rutter’s Feel the Spirit. With a live 12-piece band and former Swingle singer, Sara Davey. Book now for this wonderful celebration of music;
https://www.cookhamfestival.co.uk/cantorum-choir-gala-concert or contact Ros on (or 01628 476963) to avoid a booking fee.
Further information can be found at www.cookhamfestival.co.uk/event-calendar.
