Knaresborough Choral Society founded in 1986 announces programme of events for its 40th birthday
A highly-respected Knaresborough choir which always gives newcomers a chance to sing is to launch a year of celebrations to mark its 40th anniversary.
Knaresborough Choral Society, which rehearses each Thursday evening in the Centre on Gracious Street in Knaresborough, was established in 1986 as a choir for all ages and abilities where what counts most of all is the enthusiasm.
This most friendly of musical societies holds three concerts each year, covering a wide range of music, not simply classical choral music, and also performs at numerous local and community events throughout the year.
As the year starts to come to a close, the group is preparing to launch its 40th anniversary year celebrations with its most ambitious Christmas Concert to date.
Taking place on Saturday, November 28 at 7.30pm at King James' School in Knaresborough, The Manchester Carols are contemporary telling of the Christmas story and were written in 2007 between composer Sasha Johnson Manning and the then Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
The choir’s inspirational conductor, Daniel Rodriguez, said: “We chose this music because it’s the complete Christmas story, retold for the 21st Century with modern music.
"Everyone can enjoy this music, it is for everyone, believers or not.”
Moving into 2026, the anniversary year, the choir will present the magnificent Haydn’s Creation in the stunning surroundings of Ripon Cathedral on May 23.
This will be a collaboration with St Asaph’s Choral Society from North Wales and Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra.
Daniel Rodriguez said: “It will be such a privilege to perform this joyful music with our friends from St Asaph’s choir in such a magnificent building.”
On July 4, the choir will hold a “pay as you feel” Concert with Cake at the Centre on Gracious Street in Knaresborough when the choir will enjoy a journey through some of their favourite music.
Later in the year the choir, will present the first-ever performance in Knaresborough of the very moving, modern Mass for Peace by the living composer, Karl Jenkins.
This will take place in the Holy Trinity Church on November 28.
For tickets and information, visit: https://www.knaresboroughchoralsociety.com/