Oratorio

By far the greatest part of Lesley-Jane’s concert diary has been oratorio work, and her extensive experience encompasses the mainstream repertoire - frequently performing works by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Elgar and Fauré - as well as many more unusual pieces. She is also an exuberant performer when required, such that she is a popular choice for large-scale pieces such as Vaughan Williams’s Sea Symphony or Elgar The Kingdom, and for new works in particular.

Lesley-Jane’s interest in new music has led to several choirs choosing to perform challenging 20th century repertoire, or to commissioning new works. Performances include Alistair Jones' A Prodigal Son, Joseph Phibbs' Tenebrae (commissioned by the St Albans Bach Choir), Richard Blackford’s Mirror of Perfection, Elis Pehkonen’s Ode to St Cecilia, David Fanshawe’s African Sanctus, Antonín Tučapský’s Kohelet, and Michael Finnissy’s Favourite Poets (commissioned by The Chanctonbury Chorus). 

The wide-ranging vocal skills of Lesley-Jane Rogers are reflected in the variety of work she undertakes. For full details of her extensive repertoire, please view the repertoire page, and to listen to Lesley-Jane, please click here.