The Peterborough Singers invite you to our 2023-24 concert season, which includes J.S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion, one of the most powerful choral works in the repertoire. As Artistic Director Syd Birrell quips, after thirty years of the choir’s existence, “if you stick around long enough you’ll get to experience the best, most loved oratorios in the choral repertoire, performed with some of Canada’s finest guest artists, right here in Peterborough.”
See below for details on the full 2023-24 season, and while you’re at it why not get your tickets now! (Note: If you buy season tickets you almost get a concert for free.) Tickets available here.
Season Sponsor
2023-24 Peterborough Singers’ Concert Lineup
Yuletide Cheer Saturday, November 25, 2023 7 p.m.
Emmanuel United Church
Guest Artists – Venabrass with Syd Birrell on organ
The Peterborough Singers’ annual celebration of all the best things about this special time of year.
Messiah, Monday, December 18, 2023 7 p.m.
Emmanuel United Church
Concert sponsored by Westland Insurance
Guest Soloists: Lesley Bouza (soprano), Lillian Brooks (mezzo-soprano), Joshua Wales (tenor), Graham Robinson (bass)
Accompanied by: Ian Sadler (organ), Paul Otway (trumpet), Douglas Sutherland (trumpet)
A work that’s beloved for too many reasons to count. (But can we just say: Hallelujah Chorus singalong?)
The Music of Elton John: Saturday, February 24, 2024 2 p.m.
Emmanuel United Church
Concert sponsored by David Goyette
Featuring: Barry Haggarty (guitar), Andrew Affleck (bass), Curtis Cronkwright (drums), Anne Normand (piano)
Hear the music of Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin as rarely heard before — with choral arrangements of some of their great songs.
St Matthew Passion: Saturday, May 11, 2024 7 p.m.
Emmanuel United Church
Concert sponsored by TD Bank
Guest Soloists: Janelle Lucyk (soprano), Ian Sabourin (counter tenor), Adam Bishop (tenor), Alex Dobson (bass)
Accompanied by: Ian Sadler (organ) and a chamber orchestra
A monumental, profound masterpiece that was first performed on Good Friday in 1727, when Johann Sebastian Bach was just 45 years old.
Bonus! The Unconcert on October 16, 2023 7 p.m.
Murray Street Baptist Church $10 at the door.
A choir fundraiser and an evening of fun that celebrates choir members’ individual talents.