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SUMMARY:Messiah
DESCRIPTION:We are most grateful to Symphony Financial Services\, Elland\, The Robin Hood Inn\, Cragg Vale and individual choir members for their generous support of this concert. \n  \nMessiah\nGeorge Frideric Handel (1685 – 1759)\nConductor: James Savage-Hanford\nOrgan: Alan Horsey\nWith principals of the National Festival Orchestra\nLeader: Sally Robinson \nHandel’s Messiah has become one of the most celebrated and performed works in the classical canon. \nMessiah traces the story of Jesus Christ based on three concepts: the story of the nativity and it’s prophecy; that of the crucifixion and redemption of mankind; and a commentary on the Christian soul and its victory over death. \nHandel uses his consummate skill as an opera composer to inject vivid colour and intense drama into his score. Arias of sublime beauty and triumphant courage sit alongside soaring choruses of stunning power\, including the iconic ‘Hallelujah Chorus’. \nBe part of a wonderful choral tradition and join us to experience some of Handel’s most heart-stopping music – dramatic\, profoundly touching and spiritual. \nPlease see the Tickets page for details of how to book tickets…
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/handels-messiah/
LOCATION:All Saints Church Elland\, All Saints Church\, Savile Road\, Elland\, HX5 0NH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T213000
DTSTAMP:20250509T072616Z
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SUMMARY:Hope Springs in Song
DESCRIPTION:Hope Springs in Song\nWe held our first Hope Springs concert last year and it was so well received that we now have an eye to make it an annual event. \nWe are delighted to be joined once again by the Hospice Hi-Notes. The Hi-Notes choir is made up of staff\, volunteers and supporters from Overgate Hospice and provides an opportunity\, not only to enjoy the music\, but to support each other through personal highs and lows as well as through the inevitable challenges of hospice work. They see themselves very much as a family! They enjoy a wide range of musical styles\, some of which you will hear during the concert. \nThe different repertoires of the two choirs are contrasting but compliment each other very well. The music has been selected to be uplifting\, positive and life-affirming which we hope you will find inspiring\, energising and above all enjoyable. \nPlease see the Tickets page for details of how to book tickets…
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/hope-springs-2025/
LOCATION:All Saints Church Elland\, All Saints Church\, Savile Road\, Elland\, HX5 0NH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T213000
DTSTAMP:20250715T103452Z
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SUMMARY:A German Requiem
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been generously supported by Walker Singleton\, Charnock Bates and individual choir members \n     \nA German Requiem\nJohannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)\nConductor: James Savage-Hanford\nPianists: Alan Horsey & Robert Sudall \nThis concert is dedicated to the memory of Dr Simon Lindley who died on 25th February 2025 aged 76. Simon joined the choir as accompanist in 1994\, and took over as conductor in 1997 until he retired in 2021. He is sadly missed by his many friends in the choir. \nThis substantial work is originally scored for a large orchestra\, but Brahms also produced an arrangement for piano duet which we will be using for our performance. This will give it a more intimate feel which is very much in keeping with the nature of the work. \nBrahms chose not to set the traditional liturgical texts in his Requiem\, instead selecting various passages from the Bible with a general theme of comfort and consolation. There are certainly none of the references to wrath and judgment found in many other Requiems. In fact there is often more focus on the living than on the dead! \nThe result is a piece of sublime and beautiful choral music which is understated and positive. \nPlease see the Tickets page for details of how to book tickets…
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/german-requiem/
LOCATION:Halifax Minster\, Causeway\, Halifax\, HX1 1QL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T213000
DTSTAMP:20250715T103557Z
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SUMMARY:Carol Concert 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are most grateful to Simpson Wood and Sellers Textile Engineers for their sponsorship of our Carol concert.\nThis concert has also been generously supported by the Bearder Charity. \n       \nA Calderdale Christmas is not complete without the Overgate Hospice Choir Carol Concert. \nSet in the magnificent Minster with flickering candles\, twinkling lights and a forest of fragrant firs\, it is a festive delight for all the senses. A traditional Carol concert for all the family; special carols by the choir – a number of which involve audience participation – enhanced by exciting festive works from our famous guest band\, Hammonds\, under the expert baton of their conductor\, Morgan Griffiths. This year we are pleased to announce that there will be a guest appearance by the Anne Lister Dancers. \nThis concerts always sells out so make a note in your diary now and book your tickets early.
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/carol-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Halifax Minster\, Causeway\, Halifax\, HX1 1QL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260205T092411Z
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SUMMARY:On With The Show!
DESCRIPTION:We are most grateful to Symphony Financial Advisers and The Robin Hood Inn\, Cragg Vale for their support and sponsorship of this concert. \n   \nOn With The Show!\nAn evening of music from light opera and musical theatre. \nThe choir will be performing\, among other items\, medleys from Les Misérables and The Lion King and dipping into the songbook of Steven Sondheim. \nWe are excited to be joined\, for this concert\, by our special guest\, Adam Lacey\, an acclaimed musical theatre actor and concert vocalist with over 20 years of professional experience. \n \nAdam Lacey’s professional career includes appearances in major musical theatre works such as Les Misérables\, The Phantom of the Opera\, Evita\, South Pacific and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat\, alongside extensive work as a featured soloist in concerts with choirs\, orchestras and live ensembles.
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/on-with-the-show/
LOCATION:All Saints Church Elland\, All Saints Church\, Savile Road\, Elland\, HX5 0NH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T141005Z
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SUMMARY:Feel The Spirit
DESCRIPTION:An evening of music centred on the American Deep South spiritual tradition. We will be joined by our special guests\, the famous Hammonds Band under the expert baton of their conductor Morgan Griffiths. \nAmong other items\, the choir will be performing ‘Feel the Spirit’\, a cycle of seven familiar spirituals expertly arranged by Sir John Rutter. \nThe vivid and expressive arrangements bring new life to such well loved titles as Steal Away\, I got a Robe and When the Saints go Marching In. \nMake a note in your diary.\nMore details to follow…
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/feel-the-spirit/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, St Paul's Church\, Queen's Road\, Halifax\, HX1 3NU
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T213000
DTSTAMP:20261020T095714Z
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SUMMARY:Magical Mozart
DESCRIPTION:We are most grateful to Walker Singleton and Charnock Bates for their support and sponsorship of this concert \n     \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\n(1756–91) \nRequiem K626\nCoronation Mass K317\nAdagio: Clarinet Concerto K622 \n\nConductor: James Savage-Hanford\nWith principals and soloists from the National Festival Orchestra\nLeader: Sally Robinson\nOrganist: Alan Horsey \nJoin us for an evening of music devoted entirely to the Maestro. \nFrom the powerful\, dramatic and deeply moving Requiem\, to the sublime beauty and extraordinary lyricism of the Clarinet Concerto\, this is music that speaks straight to the heart. The kind of music that you feel as much as you hear. \nPrepare to be inspired with the glorious sound of voices and orchestra echoing through the Minster’s historic architecture.
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/magical-mozart/
LOCATION:Halifax Minster\, Causeway\, Halifax\, HX1 1QL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T213000
DTSTAMP:20261020T100548Z
CREATED:20250714T142334Z
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SUMMARY:Carol Concert 2026
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been generously supported by The Bearder Charity \nOur much loved annual traditional Carol Concert featuring our special guests\, the famous Hammonds Band \nConductor: James Savage-Hanford \nOrganist: Alan Horsey \n\n  \nA Calderdale Christmas is not complete without our much-loved Carol Concert.\nSet in the magnificent Minster\, with flickering candles\, twinkling lights and a forest of fragrant firs\, it is a festive delight for all the senses. A traditional Carol concert for all the family. There will be special carols by the choir and favourite carols for all to sing. And it just wouldn’t be Christmas without a sprinkling of John Rutter and a rousing rendition of O Holy Night! \nAs always\, our famous guest band\, Hammonds\, under the expert baton of their conductor Morgan Griffiths\, will be performing exciting festive medleys and arrangements from their extensive repertoire. \nWe are pleased to announce that the Anne Lister Dancers are once again making a guest appearance. \nThis concert always sells out\, so make a note in your diary now\, and book your tickets early.
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/carol-concert-2026/
LOCATION:Halifax Minster\, Causeway\, Halifax\, HX1 1QL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270313T213000
DTSTAMP:20261020T102005Z
CREATED:20261020T101010Z
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SUMMARY:Best of British
DESCRIPTION:We are most grateful to the Robin Hood Inn\, Cragg Vale\, for their support and sponsorship of this concert \n \nAn evening of choral music from an all-British list of composers.\nWell known names such as Vaughn-Williams\, Lloyd-Webber\, Rutter\, Goodall and Parry will be there\, alongside composers worthy of closer attention. \nExpect beautiful harmonies and familiar melodies\, together with some choral surprises. \nMore details to follow – make a note in your diary…
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/best-of-british/
LOCATION:All Saints Church Elland\, All Saints Church\, Savile Road\, Elland\, HX5 0NH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270626T213000
DTSTAMP:20261020T102558Z
CREATED:20261020T101729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T102558Z
UID:3220-1814036400-1814045400@www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk
SUMMARY:And All That Jazz
DESCRIPTION:A concert centred on themes of jazz and swing. \nAmong other items\, the choir will be performing A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott\, a leading contemporary choral composer\, The Rhythm of Life by Fields and Coleman and a medley from the musical Chicago by Kander and Ebb. \nWe will be joined for this concert by the talented young musicians of Musica Colne Valley Big Band. \nMore details to follow – make a note in your diary…
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/and-all-that-jazz/
LOCATION:All Saints Church Elland\, All Saints Church\, Savile Road\, Elland\, HX5 0NH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271016T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271016T213000
DTSTAMP:20261020T103044Z
CREATED:20261020T102815Z
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UID:3230-1823713200-1823722200@www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Armed Man
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s favourite piece of classical music\, according to Classic FM\, is showcased in this Autumn concert. \nKarl Jenkins’ Mass for Peace\, The Armed Man\, was written in 1999 in reflection of the passing of ‘the most war-torn and destructive century in human history’\, and as a message of hope that the world of the future would have more peace and fewer wars. \nWe will be joined for this concert by the talented young musicians of Musica Kirklees Youth Orchestra. \nMore details to follow – make a note in your diary…
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/the-armed-man/
LOCATION:Halifax Minster\, Causeway\, Halifax\, HX1 1QL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271218T213000
DTSTAMP:20261020T103742Z
CREATED:20261020T103320Z
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SUMMARY:Carol Concert 2027
DESCRIPTION:Our much-loved annual traditional Carol concert featuring our special guests\, the famous Hammonds Band. \nMore details to follow – make a note in your diary…
URL:https://www.overgatehospicechoir.co.uk/event/carol-concert-2027/
LOCATION:Halifax Minster\, Causeway\, Halifax\, HX1 1QL
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