Passing of the Year – A Seasonal Choral Celebration

June 20, 2026
7:30pm
New London Singers & George Ireland - St Stephen's Church, Gloucester Rd.

Experience a radiant evening of choral music with New London Singers, featuring acclaimed pianist George Ireland. This inspiring concert traces the cycle of nature, memory and renewal through choral music, and brings together the clarity of Renaissance polyphony, the colour of Romantic-era writing, and the reflective voice of contemporary composers.

Expect luminous textures, vivid word-painting and deeply felt moments as the choir navigates works by Palestrina, Lili Boulanger, Elgar, Frank Bridge, Clément Janequin, and others — culminating in Jonathan Dove’s resonant title piece.

Under the direction of Jamie Powe, this conert is ideal for listeners who love finely crafted choral sound and a programme that reflects the passing seasons in both music and mood.

Book your tickets now for a truly heartfelt musical journey!

Programme:

  • Hymne au Soleil — Lili Boulanger
  • The Shower — Edward Elgar
  • The Bee — Frank Bridge
  • Sicut Cervus — Giovanni Palestrina
  • The Winter It Is Past — Bernhard Hughes
  • Le Chant des Oiseaux — Clément Janequin
  • There Will Come Soft Rains — Rebecca Dale
  • The New Moon — Jamie Powe
  • The Passing of the Year — Jonathan Dove