In addition to its own concerts, for the past few years Nottingham Harmonic Choir has performed regularly as part of the Nottingham Classics Series of concerts (link to be provided soon)
For each of our past concerts, further details are available by following the “Full Details” links. Reviews are available for many of our previous concerts
Previous Concert
The Dream of Gerontius
Saturday 23rd November 2024 7:30PM
Orchestra da Camera
In the 90th year since the composer's death we perform this astonishing tale of a soul's journey into the afterlife. The score is passionate and moving, replete with soaring melodies and dramatic choruses.
Past Concert
Rütti Requiem & Vivaldi Gloria
Saturday 25th May 2024 7:30PM
Southern Sinfonia
Join us for Vivaldi's evergreen Gloria with its enchanting combination of dance-like movements and moments of still contemplation. We follow with Carl Rütti’s thrilling and intensely moving Requiem featuring soloists April Fredrick and Angus McPhee.
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Nottingham Classics: Fauré Requiem
Saturday 23rd March 2024 7:30PM
Sinfonia Viva
For her Nottingham debut with Sinfonia Viva Natalie Murray Beale brings a richly rewarding programme, full of subtle colours and beautiful craftsmanship. Fauré’s Requiem with Nottingham Harmonic concludes the evening.
Past Concert
Come and Sing 2024
Saturday 17th February 2024 9:30AM
Sea Pictures, Op. 37 is a song cycle by Sir Edward Elgar. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a relaxing and enjoyable day.
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Family Carol Concert
Sunday 17th December 2023 5:00PM
Thoresby Colliery Band
There is nothing like heartily singing Carols alongside hundreds of fellow concert-goers to get you in the Christmas spirit. Add some sparkle to your festive Season by joining Thoresby Colliery Band and the choir for a family friendly concert.
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Messiah
Saturday 2nd December 2023 7:00PM
Orchestra da Camera
The annual performance of Messiah at the Royal Concert Hall has become an unmissable fixture in the Christmas calendar. Come and have an evening to escape from the bustle and let Handel's glorious music wash over you and renew you.
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Autumn Rhapsody
Saturday 4th November 2023 7:30PM
Orchestra da Camera
For this autumn's concert we perform Grieg's 'At the Cloister Gate', the magical Brahms’ 'Alto Rhapsody', the unearthly 'Swan of Tuonela' by Sibelius and Mozart's sublime 'Laudate Dominum'. Our stirring finale is Mendelssohn's 'Hymn of Praise'.
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Britten St Nicolas
Saturday 20th May 2023 7:30PM
Orchestra da Camera
We bring Britten's mesmerising St Nicolas. Expect storms, murder, resurrections and other miracles. In addition, there's a favourite by Elgar, a rarely performed gem by Vaughan Williams, and haunting music by Arvo Pärt and Max Richter.
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Spring Fantasia
Saturday 25th March 2023 7:30PM
Orchestra da Camera
Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs will bring contrast and atmosphere. Holst's Hymn of Jesus provides an astonishing palette of colours and textures. Plus the appealing Ave Maris Stella from McDowall and Geilo's increasingly popular Sunrise Mass.
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Come and Sing 2023
Saturday 25th February 2023 9:30AM
Dark Night of the Soul was written in 2010 and is a setting of a text by St John of the Cross (1542-1592). Dating from 2012, Luminous Night is the sequel to Dark Night; the two were conceived as two movements of one work.
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Family Carol Concert
Saturday 17th December 2022 5:00PM
Thoresby Colliery Band
There is nothing like heartily singing Carols alongside hundreds of fellow concert-goers to get you in the Christmas spirit. Add some Sparkle to your festive Season by joining Thoresby Colliery Band and the choir for a family friendly concert.
Past Concert
Messiah
Saturday 3rd December 2022 7:00PM
Orchestra da Camera
The annual performance of Messiah at the Royal Concert Hall has become an unmissable fixture in the Christmas calendar. Come and have an evening to escape from the bustle and let Handel's glorious music wash over you and renew you.
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Musical Seascapes
Saturday 12th November 2022 7:30PM
Orchestra da Camera
Our island nation has always been fascinated by the sea, and our greatest composers have been irresistibly drawn to it. Here we present a wonderful selection of music with a common sea theme.
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Seasonal Reflections 2022
Saturday 21st May 2022 7:30PM
Perhaps most composers have written Masses, but you'd struggle to find two settings as contrasting as these. Also on the programme will be Fauré’s sublime Cantique de Jean Racine and a selection of short organ pieces by French composers.
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Verdi Requiem Concert
Saturday 19th March 2022 7:30PM
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra
The Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi is a choral piece which surely tops the short list of truly iconic works. There can be few people who have not heard the opening bars of the 'Dies Irae'