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Contact InformationMusic - Forthcoming Musical Events
Saturday 7 November 2026 at 7:00pm
Autumn Light - Duruflé Requiem
Northampton Bach Choir joins forces with the Bach Camerata for a programme of French choral and orchestral music, bringing together three distinctive works by Maurice Duruflé, Gabriel Fauré and Francis Poulenc.
Together, these works trace a journey from quiet devotion to intensity and finally to peace, inviting reflection, stillness, and hope.
At the heart of the concert is Duruflé’s Requiem, performed with soloists Rhonda Browne, alto, and William Swinnerton, baritone. Alongside it will be Fauré’s beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine, adding another of the French choral repertoire’s most cherished works to the programme.
The concert will also feature Poulenc’s dramatic Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani, with Jem Lowther as organ soloist, bringing the full power and colour of the organ together with strings and timpani.
The performance will be conducted by Simon Toyne, leading Northampton Bach Choir, Bach Camerata and the evening’s distinguished soloists in a programme that moves from the intimacy and serenity of Fauré to the rich textures of Duruflé and the striking theatricality of Poulenc.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew’s Church, Northampton
• Public booking opens on Saturday 26th September 2026.
• Early Bird pricing 26th September until 18th October 2026.
Tickets are available to purchase online when available using a Credit/Debit card. Please note that trybooking charge a booking fee for purchasing tickets online.
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 14 November 2026 at 5:00pm
Britten: 50th Anniversary Concert
Marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Benjamin Britten. Northampton Philharmonic Choir joins forces with Harrogate Choral to present this wonderful concert in two venues.
Thomas Moore is Deputy Music Director for Harrogate Choral and Music Director of Northampton Philharmonic Choir. St Matthews Church, Northampton, has connections with Benjamin Britten: one of the pieces in the concert, Rejoice in the Lamb, was commissioned by Walter Hussey, Anglican patron of the arts, for his church, St Matthews.
The concert will include Saint Nicolas, Jubilate in C, Old Abram Brown and Prelude and Fugue
on a Theme of Vittoria.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew’s Church, Northampton
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 5 December 2026 at 5:00pm
Britten: 50th Anniversary Concert
Marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Benjamin Britten. Harrogate Choral joins forces with Northampton Philharmonic Choir to present this wonderful concert in two venues.
Thomas Moore is Deputy Music Director for Harrogate Choral and Music Director of Northampton Philharmonic Choir. St Matthews Church, Northampton, has connections with Benjamin Britten: one of the pieces in the concert, Rejoice in the Lamb, was commissioned by Walter Hussey, Anglican patron of the arts, for his church, St Matthews.
The concert will include Saint Nicolas, Jubilate in C, Old Abram Brown and Prelude and Fugue
on a Theme of Vittoria.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Wilfrid’s Church, Harrogate
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Friday 18 December 2026 at 7:30pm
The George Michael Singers 'You Have Been Loved' Tour
A vocal trio of George Michael's original vocalists. The voices behind George Michael return for a deeply personal tour. Featuring music from Faith Live.
Find out more about by visiting The George Michael Singers website.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 19 December 2026 at 7:00pm
A Story for Christmas - Britten: St Nicolas
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with Northampton Bach Choir in a festive concert featuring Benjamin Britten's St Nicolas, marking the 50th anniversary of the composer's death. Joined by the Bach Camerata Orchestra, the Choir of Malcolm Arnold Academy and guest soloist, Andrew Kennedy, along with the magnificent sound of St Matthew's church organ, this uplifting programme combines one of Britten's most inspiring choral works with a selection of seasonal favourites.
The audience will also be invited to join in traditional Christmas carols, making this a warm and memorable celebration for all ages. A wonderful start to the festive season, filled with music, storytelling, and Christmas cheer
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew’s Church, Northampton
• Public booking opens on Saturday 21st November 2026.
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
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