The Peterborough Singers announced recently that proceeds from its upcoming charity auction will be donated in support of the fundraising campaign of the United Way of Peterborough and District. The online auction went live on Friday, January 10 at https://www.32auctions.com/singers2020auction … Continued
The reviews are in. The Singers’ last concert of 2019 was “a joyous evening, and a great way to start the holidays.” This season, Artistic Director Syd Birrell and famous countertenor Daniel Taylor cooked up a wonderful idea—bringing fourteen of … Continued
At the last rehearsal before the Singers’ performance of Handel’s Messiah, which happens without benefit of a dress rehearsal, by the way, choristers received a challenge they could not refuse. “Who could devise and wear the ‘ugliest’ or ‘most ridiculous’ holiday … Continued
A great crowd enjoyed the Peterborough Singers’ Yuletide Cheer concert this year, the Singers’ first concert of the season and one that has become a family tradition for many in the community. It was particularly gratifying to see the number … Continued
Unplanned program changes added to the unabashed fun at this year’s Un-Concert. Special guests the Peterborough Pop Ensemble began the program (instead of ending the first half) with a moving tribute to Barb Monahan, the group’s founding director who passed … Continued
Music and variety are the watchwords for the Peterborough Singers’ yearly fundraising Un-Concert, to be held this Sunday, October 20, at Murray Street Baptist Church (7:00 pm start). And the program this year is as varied and entertaining as ever. Part … Continued
The PS executive and volunteers have been working in tandem with Murray Street Baptist Church to make the choir’s rehearsal space—in the church sanctuary—even more accommodating. First came the removal of some pews, which were replaced by movable, upholstered chairs. … Continued
It was time to checkout music again last Wednesday, as the Peterborough Singers had its first rehearsal of the 2019-20 season. Many thanks to the music librarians for all their hard work. It’s tough to ensure that 100+ people get … Continued
Just consider the last concert of the series, the Verdi Requiem. It repeats the match-up of guest artists Leslie Fagan (soprano) and Laura Pudwell (mezzo-soprano), which so thrilled our audience in 2011. The duet “Recordare” will be stunning. Joining the … Continued
Walton composed Belshazzar’s Feast in the early 1930s, as the result of a commission from the BBC. It was supposed to be a small choral work. But the Biblical story on which the work was based could not be contained. … Continued