Bob Chilcott’s ‘St John Passion’ was originally commissioned by Matthew Owens and premiered at Wells Cathedral. It has now entered the standard canon, and together with Philip Ledger’s ‘The risen Christ’ makes this concert a moving and fitting start to Holy Week.
Concert Diary
Lesley-Jane’s concert diary has always exhibited an eclectic mix of engagements, serving to demonstrate her wide-ranging vocal skills and the enormous variety of musical styles she undertakes.
Post lockdown, concert bookings have been fewer (not least as several conductors chose to retire after the pandemic), but her diary still elicits a mixed palette, and she continues to receive favourable reviews:
”Lesley-Jane Rogers’ soaring soprano voice is crystal clear and a perfect vehicle for the lovely songs.”
Steve Arloff, MusicWeb International, September 2024 , reviewing 'Thomas Pitfield - His Friends & Contemporaries' CD
Meanwhile, a foray into her Past Concerts page illustrates not only a fascinating mix of composers, but also the typical demand for “greats”.
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Earlier Event: December 6
A Christmas Concert Special
Later Event: April 18
Recital including songs by Purcell and Pitfield