Past Events
March 2019
Chapel Choir Evensong
Choral evensong for Wednesday in Lent II, sung by the King's College Chapel Choir. Prelude: Fantasia super 'Jesu, meine Freude' (BWV 713) - J. S. Bach Introit: O salutaris hostia - P. de la Rue Responses by R. Ayleward Canticles: Magnificat - A. Pärt / Nunc Dimittis: Tone iii - G. P. da Palestrina Anthem: Super flumina babylonis - G. P. da Palestrina Voluntary: Psalm Prelude (Set I No. 1) - H. Howells Dr. Roberta Barker of the Fountain School of Performing Arts will offer a…
Find out more »King’s Chorus Concert: “Ikos”
The King’s Chorus, under the direction of Nick Halley, presents their spring concert, “Ikos.” Falling on the Eve of the Annunciation, this feast of song will feature music written by some of the most prominent composers of the Eastern tradition. Joined by members of Capella Regalis, soloists, percussion, and Paul Halley on the organ, the Chorus will achieve a surround-sound listening experience through the lush acoustics of the Cathedral and by singing from each corner of the vaulted building. The splendid Hymn…
Find out more »Chapel Choir Evensong
Choral evensong for Wednesday in Lent III, sung by the King's College Chapel Choir. Prelude: Aus tiefer Not, schrei ich zu dir (BWV 687) - J. S. Bach Introit: Drop, Drop Slow Tears - O. Gibbons Responses by R. Ayleward Canticles: Magnificat: Tonus Peregrinus - W. Byrd / Nunc Dimittis: Tone i - W. Byrd Anthem: Ave verum corpus - I. Raminsh Voluntary: Psalm Prelude (Set I No.3) - H. Howells Dr. Neil Robertson, Director of the Foundation Year Programme at King's, will offer a brief meditation…
Find out more »Capella Regalis Evensong
Choral evensong for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, sung by Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir. Nick directs the men and boys of Capella Regalis. This evensong is part of the Sundays at Four series at the Cathedral Church of All Saints.
Find out more »April 2019
Chapel Choir Evensong
Choral evensong for Wednesday in Lent IV, sung by the King's College Chapel Choir. Prelude: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig (BWV 618) - J. S. Bach Introit: In the Departure of the Lord - J. Bull Responses by T. Tomkins Canticles: The Short Evening Service - W. Byrd Anthem: Salvator mundi - J. Blow Voluntary: Psalm Prelude (Set II No.1) - H. Howells Dr. Dawn Brandes, Director of Halifax Humanities 101, will offer a brief meditation as a part of the King’s Chapel Lenten Evenspeak series,…
Find out more »St. Matthew Passion by J. S. Bach
It has been five years since the Chapel Choir last performed Bach’s magnificent St Matthew Passion. Scored for double choir, double orchestra, and soloists, this musical monument tells the story of Christ’s Passion, using the narrative from the Gospel of St Matthew and additional texts by Bach’s librettist, Picander. The role of the Evangelist will be sung by famous British tenor Charles Daniels. The chamber orchestra Ensemble Regale is led by Baroque master David Greenberg and features a mix of…
Find out more »Resurrection Mass at the Cathedral
The Resurrection Mass (Jazz Easter) is a joyous celebration with full choir, saxophones, drums, percussion, bass, piano and organ, combining the traditional with the contemporary, and guaranteed to raise the roof, and the spirits of all who attend. This service is sung by the All Saints Cathedral Choir. Nick is the Assistant Director of Music at the Cathedral. This is a Holy Week service at the Cathedral Church of All Saints.
Find out more »Chapel Choir Evensong
Choral evensong for Wednesday in Lent V (Passion Week), sung by the King's College Chapel Choir. Prelude: Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrocken - J. Brahms Introit: Hear My Prayer, O Lord - H. Purcell Responses by T. Tomkins Canticles: Magnificat: Setting for Double choir - L. Marenzio / Nunc Dimittis: Tone iii - T. L. de Victoria Anthem: Geistliches Lied - J. Brahms Voluntary: Fugue sur le nom d'Alain - M. Duruflé Nick is the Assistant Director of the Chapel Choir. This evensong is a special choral service at…
Find out more »Readings and Music for Passiontide
Sung by the All Saints Cathedral Choir. This service, focusing on the Passion according to St. Mark, uses musical settings of the great Passiontide texts interspersed with the spoken word. Nick is the Assistant Director of Music at the Cathedral. This is part of the Sundays at Four series at the Cathedral Church of All Saints.
Find out more »Monday in Holy Week: King’s Chapel
Choral Eucharist for Monday in Holy Week, sung by the King’s College Chapel Choir. Sung Evening Prayer begins at 4:45 PM. Fr. Christopher Snook, poet, priest and FYP tutor, will give an address. Mass setting: Missa Cum Jubilo – Plainsong Motet: Tristis Est Anima Mea – O. di Lasso (1532-94) Nick is the Assistant Director of the Chapel Choir. This service is part of Holy Week at the University of King's College Chapel.
Find out more »Tuesday in Holy Week: King’s Chapel
Choral Eucharist for Tuesday in Holy Week, sung by Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir. Sung Evening Prayer begins at 4:45 PM. Fr. Christopher Snook, poet, priest and FYP tutor, will give an address. Mass setting: Missa Orbis Factor – Plainsong Motet: O Saviour of the World – J. Goss (1800-1880) Nick directs the men and boys of Capella Regalis. This service is part of Holy Week at the University of King's College Chapel.
Find out more »The Great Litany at the Cathedral
The Great Litany, sung by the All Saints Cathedral Choir. Music by Bach, Victoria, and Brahms. Nick is the Assistant Director of Music at the Cathedral. This is a Holy Week service at the Cathedral Church of All Saints.
Find out more »Wednesday in Holy Week: King’s Chapel
Choral Eucharist for Wednesday in Holy Week, sung by the women of the King’s College Chapel Choir. Sung Evening Prayer begins at 4:45 PM. Fr. Christopher Snook, poet, priest and FYP tutor, will give an address. Mass setting: Missa Dominator Deus – Plainsong Motet: Hymn of Kassia – Anon. 8th c. Nick is the Assistant Director of the Chapel Choir. This service is part of Holy Week at the University of King's College Chapel.
Find out more »Tenebrae
Tenebrae, an ancient service of Mattins for Maundy Thursday, sung by the King's College Chapel Choir at All Saints Cathedral. Anthems: Lamentations of Jeremiah – T. Tallis (1505-85) Miserere Mei – T.L. de Victoria (1548-1652) Christus Factus Est – G. Asola (1532-1609) Nick is the Assistant Director of the Chapel Choir. This service is part of Holy Week at the University of King's College Chapel.
Find out more »Maundy Thursday: King’s Chapel
Choral Eucharist and Footwashing for Maundy Thursday, sung by the King’s College Chapel Choir. Sung Evening Prayer begins at 4:45 PM. Dr. Alyda Faber, poet and professor at the Atlantic School of Theology, will give an address. Anthems: A New Commandment – T. Tallis (1505-85) Ubi Caritas – M. Duruflé (1902-86) Mass setting: Collegium Regale – H. Howells (1892-1938) Motet: In Manus Tuas – J. Sheppard (1515-60) Nick is the Assistant Director of the Chapel Choir. This service is part of Holy Week at…
Find out more »Maundy Thursday: All Saints Cathedral
The Maundy Thursday Eucharist, with Foot-Washing, sung by the All Saints Cathedral Choir. Music by Duruflé, Tallis, and Sheppard. Nick is the Assistant Director of Music at the Cathedral. This is a Holy Week service at the Cathedral Church of All Saints.
Find out more »Good Friday: King’s Chapel
Synaxis, Solemn Intercessions, and Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday, with music sung by the King’s College Chapel Choir. Dr. Alyda Faber, poet and professor at the Atlantic School of Theology, will give an address. Anthems: O Vos Omnes – T.L. de Victoria (1548-1611) The Reproaches – T.L. de Victoria Miserere Mei – G. Allegri (1582-1652) Crux Fidelis – Clemens (non Papa) (c. 1510-55) Nick is the Assistant Director of the Chapel Choir. This service is part of Holy Week…
Find out more »Good Friday: All Saints Cathedral
Meditations on the Cross for Good Friday, sung by the All Saints Cathedral Choir. Music by Victoria, di Lasso, and Tallis. Nick is the Assistant Director of Music at the Cathedral. This is a Holy Week service at the Cathedral Church of All Saints.
Find out more »Great Vigil of Easter: All Saints Cathedral
The Great Vigil of Easter, sung by the All Saints Cathedral Choir. Music by Darke, Harris, and Halley. Nick is the Assistant Director of Music at the Cathedral. This is a Holy Week service at the Cathedral Church of All Saints.
Find out more »Great Vigil and First Mass of Easter: King’s Chapel
The Great Vigil and First Mass of Easter, sung by the King’s College Chapel Choir. Dr. Alyda Faber, poet and professor at the Atlantic School of Theology, will give an address. Mass Setting: Messe Solennelle – J. Langlais (1908-91) Psalm: Sicut Cervus – G.P. da Palestrina (1525-94) Gradual: Christ Our Passover – P. Halley (b. 1952) Motet: Dum Transisset – J. Taverner (c. 1490-1545) Voluntary: Litanies – J. Alain (1911-40) Nick is the Assistant Director of the Chapel Choir. This service…
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