Ripon Cathedral Choir Summer Concert
Majesty & Melody
Ripon’s Summer Chorale Finale
Against the magnificent backdrop of Ripon Cathedral’s centuries-old architecture, join us for an unforgettable summer evening of music, atmosphere, and celebration.
Bring your family, friends and fine voices to experience the acoustic splendour of one of Britain’s finest choirs in the breathtaking setting of Ripon Cathedral.
The first half of the concert takes us on a whirlwind tour of the best of cathedral music featuring Walton The twelve and Parry I was Glad. The latter piece was composed for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902; this stirring work has become a cherished feature of British coronation ceremonies and is one of the most celebrated pieces in the English choral repertoire.
The second half offers a delightful contrast with a sparkling selection of light summer music. From memorable songs from the silver screen to popular hits of the 1920s and 1930s, the programme promises something for everyone – and even includes a rousing rugby union anthem to round off the evening in style.
Tickets will be available to book very soon. Keep an eye out on our socials.
FIRST HALF
| TRACK # | TITLE | COMPOSER | CHOIR | DURATION |
| 1 | I was glad | Hubert Parry | FULL CHOIR | 5’04’’ |
| 2 | Jauchzet dem Herrn | F. Mendelssohn | Boys & Lay Clerks | 3’30’’ |
| 3 | The Spirit of the Lord | E. Elgar | Boys & Lay Clerks | 6’40’’ |
| 4 | And when the Builders | Richard Shephard | Girls & Lay Clerks | 4’40’’ |
| 5 | A New Song | MacMillan | Girls & Lay Clerks | 5’50’’ |
| 6 | Let all mortal flesh keep silence | Bairstow | Boys & Lay Clerks | 3’25’’ |
| 6 | The Twelve | William Walton | FULL CHOIR | 11’20’’ |
| TOTAL: 40’29’’ |
SECOND HALF
| TRACK # | TITLE | COMPOSER | CHOIR | DURATION |
| 1 | Mr Blue Sky | Electric Light Orchestra arr. Roger Emerson | FULL CHOIR | 5’03’’ |
| 2 | The Lord is my Shepherd
(Vicar of Dibley) |
Howard Goodall | Girls & Lay Clerks | 3’30’’ |
| 4 | Puttin on the Ritz | Irving Berlin | Lay Clerks | 2’46’’ |
| 5 | Mr. Sandman | Pat Ballard | Lay Clerks | 2’40’’ |
| 7 | Blest Pair of Sirens | Hubert Parry | FULL CHOIR | 10’45’’ |
| TOTAL:
25:06 |
Timings:
- Doors and bar open 6.30pm
- Concert starts 7.30pm
- Interval: 8.10pm (bar will be open)
- Second half starts: 8.40pm
- Evening closes: 9.20pm
Tickets
- £20 Block A
- £15 Block B
- £12 Block C
- £5 Block B child
- £5 Block C child
- £20 Block A child
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