Leicestershire's Premier Chamber Choir
KINGFISHER CHORALE
Musical Director GILES TURNER
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OUR CONCERTS
FESTIVE MUSIC, HEART-WARMING READINGS & MULLED WINE
Merry & Bright
Christmas with
Kingfisher Chorale
at
Leicester Guildhall
December 17th, 19th and 21st at 8pm
Enjoy a delightfully heartwarming evening of choral music, old and new, Christmas readings, and a cup of mulled wine
in Leicester's historic Guildhall.
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"A hugely inspiring and immensely enjoyable evening!"
Making Music
Beyond the Notes
For over thirty years, this accomplished chamber choir of around twenty singers has been offering outstanding concerts which both inspire and delight audiences.
The ensemble has given a number of world premieres, including the first performance of the Jazz trio version of Will Todd’s Mass in Blue.
The choir is equally at home with smaller scale works, such as the Bach Motets, the masses of Byrd, Willaert and Palestrina, as with more substantial works including the St John Passion, Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Pärt’s Berliner Mass.
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Yet very often you'll find yourself introduced to music you had never experienced before, as the choir takes pleasure in showcasing new talented composers.
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Whether you favour serious historical retrospectives, or you prefer its popular lighter programmes, Kingfisher Chorale will leave you feeling enlightened and stimulated.
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​The hallmark of Kingfisher Chorale is an exquisite attention to detail, subtle nuance of expression, and a richness of tone which bring to life repertoire, spanning over five centuries, from Renaissance, through to contemporary 20th and 21st century. Both sacred and secular music shine in inspiring and often surprising programming!
We invite you to take a breath of fresh air and step beyond the ordinary with us.
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"I loved the brilliant solo singing, gorgeous voices soaring out of the sumptuous texture."
"Thank you to you all for a truly special concert.
The singing tone was really beautiful
and I loved the whole programme."
ROSEMARY DUXBURY
COMPOSER
LISTEN NOW
Always a highlight of the Kingfisher year, our sell-out Christmas concerts in Leicester's stunning mediaeval Guildhall provide an evening of festive delight in the busy season.
Here are a few of our favourite recordings.
THE MISSING MASTER
In 2013 we performed a landmark concert celebrating Adrian Willaert 'The Missing Master' in Leicester's magnificent St James the Greater.
Willaert, the first of the great Venetian composers, left a legacy which inspired masters such as Monteverdi and the Gabrielis.
Here, Giles Turner discusses the great significance of this forgotten genius and his contribution to renaissance music.
REVIEWS
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GUILDHALL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
'Welcome Yule'
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O magnum mysterium. Kingfisher Chorale have once again produced a stupendous Christmas offering, a series of wonderful musical and aberrant experiences in the Leicester Guildhall.
Beautifully executed and sublimely moving, rejoicing, sweet and invigorating.
Blessed are those who lift up their hearts and voices in celebration of this most wonderful time in the Christian calendar.
I love it! Highly recommended.
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Helen Lewis
December 2023
Pam Pollin in the Leicester Mercury
October 2021
"Giles and his wonderful singers managed to conjure the spirit of Christmas in a cold room of masked people!"
¡ Ay Andar !
AN EXTRAVAGANZA OF BAROQUE MUSIC FROM LATIN AMERICA
In April 2024, we performed a landmark concert showcasing the dynamic cultural exchange that occurred during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Partnering once again with the noted early music ensemble, The Musical & Amicable Society, we brought the rarely heard music of Padilla, Araujo, Salazar and others to life.
"It was absolutely wonderful to see the excellent Kingfisher Chorale performing again this weekend."
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"An absolute joy!"
BECOME A
SUPPORTER
Becoming a Friend or Patron of Kingfisher Chorale is the perfect choice if you want a closer relationship with the choir, and want to help us continue funding our adventurous programmes and high standards. Your generosity makes an enormous difference to our choir.
As a registered charity, you can Gift Aid your donation
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We are enormously grateful to all our loyal supporters. Live music gives so much pleasure and is so important for wellbeing. Kingfisher Chorale is committed to bringing you the best in choral music and the most exciting programmes around Leicestershire.
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Please continue to support us and keep choral music live and thriving.
"Beautifully executed and sublimely moving, rejoicing, sweet and invigorating"
"It was fantastic to listen to you! What an accomplished group of musicians and singers, and a lovely programme. Thank you all!"
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