We are singing some wonderful music at our services this Easter weekend: 9:30am Good Friday tells the story of the crucifixion through Bible readings and music including the first & last movements of the Pergolesi Stabat Mater, Bach's aria 'Mache dich, mein Herze, rein' from the St Matthew Passion, a Lotti Crucifixus, and Chilcott's 'Lovely... Continue Reading →
For our first evensong of the year, 5pm Saturday 2 March, we’ll be singing Stanford in C, which we sang in both Canterbury and Lincoln Cathedrals at the start of 2023. One of the many pleasures of singing evensong in English cathedrals is going for a wander and exploring the nooks and crannies of these... Continue Reading →
Our first evensong in 2024 is at 5pm on Saturday 2 March. We'll be singing two favourites from the English church music tradition: Stanford's evensong setting in C, and Howells' anthem 'Like as the hart'. Come along to experience these classic works in the beautiful liturgical setting of choral evensong!
After our January break the Choir was back on Sunday. Here we are singing the Byrd Ave verum corpus as our communion motet: https://youtu.be/YDh51iueqXE In our tradition next Sunday is already Transfiguration, for which we'll be staying with the English Renaissance and singing Tallis' O nata lux.
At our Christmas services we always sing a mixture of old favourites and beautiful new Christmas music - here are some snippets from some delightful carols we'll be singing, all by living composers. We hope to see you at a service! 11am Sunday 24 December: Durante Magnificat with orchestra for Advent 4 6pm Sunday 24... Continue Reading →
This year we will be joined by an orchestra at our 11am service on Sunday 24th December – which is not just Christmas Eve, but also the 4th Sunday in Advent. One of the set readings on that day is Mary’s Song of Praise, the Magnificat (Luke 1:47-55). We will be singing the setting of... Continue Reading →
Christmas is almost upon us, so to wish you all a Merry Christmas, here are some Christmas tree (and related) photos from our UK tour almost a year ago. Hereford Cathedral York Minster Worcester Cathedral Hereford Cathedral Salisbury Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral Worcester Cathedral Cloisters York Minster Chapter House York Minster Advent Wreath Worcester Cathedral Ely... Continue Reading →
A concealed camera captured the elves at work decorating the Pilgrim Christmas tree this year ... We’re singing so much wonderful music this Christmas, and would love to welcome you to our services! Sunday 24th December 11am Advent 4 Service: Durante Magnificat with orchestra 6pm Lessons and Carols 11pm Christmas Eve Communion Service Monday 25th... Continue Reading →
The winners of the Inaugural Adelaide Sacred Music Composition Prize, co-sponsored by the Choir of Pilgrim Church and the St Peter’s Cathedral Music Foundation, were announced at a concert presented by the St Peter's Cathedral Choir last Saturday evening. The winner in the Young Composer section is Charlie Wells for his composition ‘Lighten our darkness’;... Continue Reading →