London Concert Choir – A Symphony of Psalms – 7.45pm
London Concert Choir begin their 65th Season with an evening of Psalms. The programme consists of:
Conductor - Mark Forkgen
Organ & Piano - Ben Markovic
Piano - Dominika Mak
Franck - Psalm 150 (in French)
Gabrieli - Jubilate Deo
Howells - Like as the Hart
Mendelssohn - Richte mich, Gott
Elgar - Give unto the Lord
INTERVAL
Kodaly - Psalm 114
Stravinsky - Symphony of Psalms
London Concert Choir present a concert of contrasting psalm settings by composers from the 17th to the 20th Centuries, illustrating the wide variety of themes in the Book of Psalms, from praise and celebration to thanksgiving, prayer, despair and hope.
Giovanni Gabrieli took verses from a number of psalms for his lively eight-part anthem Jubilate Deo (Be Joyful in the Lord). He probably wrote it for the Feast of the Ascension, celebrating the marriage of Venice to the sea. Mendelssohn’s Richte mich, Gott (Psalm 43: Judge me, O God) is also for eight parts, with the upper and lower voices often singing alternately. Like as the Hart Desireth the Waterbrooks, a ‘quietly intense’ arrangement by Herbert Howells of three verses from Psalm 42 expressing the psalmist’s longing for God, will be complemented by one of his Psalm Preludes for organ.
Elgar’s grand ceremonial anthem Give unto the Lord (Psalm 29) evokes a series of vivid images of the voice of the Lord ruling the natural world. Kodály’s simple setting of Psalm 114 tells how the mountains and hills jumped for joy when the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt. Psalm 150, Praise ye the Lord, the very last in the Book of Psalms, is a fervent exhortation to praise God in music and dance. It was set by César Franck in bold, chromatic harmonies and also by Stravinsky in the final movement of his mystical and moving choral Symphony of Psalms.
Upcoming Events
Now May We Singen – 7.30pm
A gala concert of Cecilia McDowall’s music to celebrate her 75th birthday
Brought together by their love, partnership and patronage of one the world’s most celebrated contemporary composers, this very special concert will celebrate the breadth and brilliance of Cecilia McDowall in her 75th birthday year. With performances of commissions, a unique collaboration between the choirs and rare chances to hear hidden gems from McDowall’s choral world, this performance promises to enrich and enlighten.
London Oriana Choir : Dominic Ellis-Peckham
Vox Anima Chamber Choir : James Meaders
City Chamber Choir : Stephen Jones
Addison Singers Chamber Choir : Matthew Thomas Morgan
Matthew Hough, piano
Fenella Humphreys, violin
Elder High School Glee Club – 3pm – FREE CONCERT
Celebrate the songs you love! Broadway showstoppers, American folk traditions, & pop favourites — performed in rich four-part men's harmony.
Elder High School is an all-boys high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its acclaimed Elder Glee Club has toured across the United States and much of Europe since 1976. For this concert tour, the ensemble is led by Co-Directors Marco Colant and Justin Kohler.
From the bright lights of Broadway to beloved folk tunes from the US to Africa, and chart-topping pop — experience it all in powerful four-part male harmony! Audiences will enjoy a vibrant mix of classics, including timeless hits by The Temptations, the joyful groove of Stevie Wonder, and the sun-soaked harmonies of The Beach Boys. The program also features moving spirituals such as Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel, Climbin’ Up the Mountain, Poor Man Lazarus, and We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace, adding depth and soul to the performance. Blending rich choral tradition with the energy of pop and soul favourites, the Elder School Glee Club delivers an uplifting musical experience that celebrates harmony, nostalgia, and the joy of live performance.
SSCS – Messa di Gloria – Giacomo Puccini – 6pm
SSCS is delighted to invite you to our Summer Concert 2026 on Sunday 5 July at 6pm, directed by Oliver Lallemant. The programme is Giacomo Puccini's Messa di Gloria and tickets are available here or on the door. You can download the flyer here. SSCS is always looking for even more members to be a part of our wonderfully fun and engaging choir. There's no audition; we welcome everyone. Email Olly for details admin@sloanesquarechoralsociety.com