Bernstein, Broadway and Beyond
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From the enduring appeal of 20th century and contemporary composers to the sparkle of Broadway and jazz, Petros Singers are celebrating the many colours of American choral music.
The evening opens with Eric Whitacre’s Animal Crackers, where poetry and playfulness collide, before giving way to the serene beauty of Amy Beach’s Three Choral Responses. A change of pace follows, with Oliver Lallemant performing a set of solo piano jazz works. Morten Lauridsen’s Nocturnes – meditations on night, love and light – are followed by two choral favourites: Randall Thompson’s timeless Alleluia, and Bernstein’s Make Our Garden Grow, the radiant finale of his operetta Candide.
The concert then turns to the American songbook. Expect toe-tapping Broadway classics, irresistible Gershwin swing, and show-stopping numbers from Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Fats Waller and more. From Blue Moon to Over the Rainbow, these timeless gems capture the spirit of a golden musical age. The audience will also be invited to vote for their favourite song, which Olly will reimagine through live improvisation.
Join us for a glass of Pimm’s and a generous helping of musical sunshine on this special day which celebrates 250 years of American independence.
Oliver Lallemant is Director of Music at St Stephen’s in Dulwich and runs several choirs, including Sloane Square Choral Society and South Dulwich Chorus. He also leads Europa Voices on singing holidays to the Continent. As a young chorister at Llandaff Cathedral, he sang Walking in the Air in Welsh on national television, and later won an organ scholarship to Trinity College Cambridge. An accomplished jazz pianist, Olly performs at weddings and parties, and was until recently a resident pianist at the Ritz.
Book tickets
£20 | £17 concessions | £7 age 30 and under
Please note that seating is unreserved
The evening opens with Eric Whitacre’s Animal Crackers, where poetry and playfulness collide, before giving way to the serene beauty of Amy Beach’s Three Choral Responses. A change of pace follows, with Oliver Lallemant performing a set of solo piano jazz works. Morten Lauridsen’s Nocturnes – meditations on night, love and light – are followed by two choral favourites: Randall Thompson’s timeless Alleluia, and Bernstein’s Make Our Garden Grow, the radiant finale of his operetta Candide.
The concert then turns to the American songbook. Expect toe-tapping Broadway classics, irresistible Gershwin swing, and show-stopping numbers from Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Fats Waller and more. From Blue Moon to Over the Rainbow, these timeless gems capture the spirit of a golden musical age. The audience will also be invited to vote for their favourite song, which Olly will reimagine through live improvisation.
Join us for a glass of Pimm’s and a generous helping of musical sunshine on this special day which celebrates 250 years of American independence.
Oliver Lallemant is Director of Music at St Stephen’s in Dulwich and runs several choirs, including Sloane Square Choral Society and South Dulwich Chorus. He also leads Europa Voices on singing holidays to the Continent. As a young chorister at Llandaff Cathedral, he sang Walking in the Air in Welsh on national television, and later won an organ scholarship to Trinity College Cambridge. An accomplished jazz pianist, Olly performs at weddings and parties, and was until recently a resident pianist at the Ritz.
Book tickets
£20 | £17 concessions | £7 age 30 and under
Please note that seating is unreserved