Choirs

Er zijn 3 koren en ensembles in de H. Nicolaaskathedraal. Gezien de achtergrond van dirigent Michael Hedley is het geen wonder dat de muzikale apparaat in de Kathedraal sterk georiënteerd is op de Engelse Kathedraal- en College tradities, die zo bewonderd worden op het vaste land. Na zijn overlijden eind 2020 heeft de eveneens Engelse Giles Brightwell het stokje overgenomen.

The Cappella Nicolaic consists of about 20 very experienced singers. The Cappella sings the Choral Evensong every other week and the Sunday morning celebration once a month. The repertoire is very extensive, from Renaissance polyphony to Romantic music and contemporary compositions. During the Evensong, of course, mainly music from the English cathedral tradition will be heard.

The Basilica Consort consists of about 8 professional singers with extensive solo and ensemble experience. Their composition can vary well, as many professionals enjoy singing in the Nicholas. A lot of old music from the Renaissance is sung – both well-known pieces and works newly published especially for us. The Basilica Consort sings the Sunday morning celebration and the occasional Evensong three Sundays a month.

De Nicholas Chorale consists of about 24 experienced amateur singers and sings Choral Evensong twice a month. Their repertoire consists mainly of English liturgical music from Renaissance to the present day – Morley, Gibbons, Purcell, Wesley, Stanford, Wood and Howells were recently on the lectern.

Onze zangers komen van heinde en verre om samen muzikale kwaliteit op hoog niveau te leveren in de Kathedraal.

Interested? Music in the Nicolaas is always open to new members: experience in choirs is a plus and excellent vista singing is an absolute must. For more information, please contact info@muziekindenicolaas.nl