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Cantabile is a chamber choir of around 20 voices, directed by Ian Akroyd and based in Chapel Allerton, North Leeds. We are a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire spanning six centuries, including works by contemporary composers.

We currently have openings for all voice parts. Please contact Pamela at info@cantabile-choir-leeds.org.uk for further info or come along to an open rehearsal.

What's Next?

"Seven deadly sins, Seven heavenly virtues", musical temptations from: Bennet, Busto, Purcell, des Prez and Tchaikovsky. Saturday 18th May, 7:30pm. St Edmunds Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN.

Tickets including refreshments are available for cash payment on the door. Tickets may also be bought in advance. Please email info@cantabile-choir-leeds.org.uk for further info.

Join Cantabile in a musical exploration of human vices and heavenly virtues. Over the centuries both sin and righteousness have provided inspiration for the musical mind and in this programme of music from the 15th century to the present day Charity, Temperance and Humility appeal to our senses just as much as Wrath, Gluttony and Pride.

A simple devotional prayer draws us away from John Bennet's paen to a proud Queen; a sublime setting of Ave Maria by Josquin des Prez carries us heavenward whilst a lustful habanera by Javier Busto keeps us firmly and sensuously earth-bound. We are tempted to journey to renaissance Spain to indulge our appetites, the archetypal warrior of L'homme Arme speaks of the threat of war and the soft caresses of Purcell draw us into drowsy repose.

Fortunately, Tchaikovsky provides us with a route to absolution in his setting of the Lord's Prayer.

We leave you to choose; virtue or vice! And while you contemplate your decision you may revel in these musical temptations.

Seven deadly sins, Seven heavenly virtues (pdf download)

For further information please contact us at info@cantabile-choir-leeds.org.uk

Past Concerts

• "Sing we, Dance we", music to set your heart dancing. Saturday 25th November, 7:30pm. St Edmunds Roundhay.

  Sing we, Dance We (pdf download)

  

• "Music for a Summer Evening", Saturday 8th July 2023, St Edmunds Roundhay.

  Music for a Summer Evening (pdf download)

  

• We hosted a "Come and Sing" event during our Monday evening rehearsal 15th May 2023.

• Sunday, 18th December at Salts Mill

  Salts Mill flyer (pdf download)

  

• Taking Flight

  As part of The Gaia project exhibition in Leeds, Gaia Earth Leeds, we performed at Holy Trinity Leeds, Monday 21st November 2022.

  Taking Flight flyer (pdf download)

  

• We hosted a "Come and Sing" event.

  Roundhay Parochial Hall. Saturday 29th October 2022.

  Come and Sing flyer (pdf download)

  

• "Taking Flight".

  Ellerton, in North Yorkshire, Sunday 14th August 2022.

• "All the world's a stage".

  lkley Manor House, Castle Yard Ilkley, Friday 12th August 2022.

  Summer Concerts flyer (pdf download)

  

• St Edmunds Church, Roundhay, Saturday 14th May 2022. A celebration of music written for the stage.

  Earth Seen From Above flyer (pdf download)

  

Want to join?

We would love to hear from prospective new members! If you feel you need more choral music in your life, do get in touch! Take a look at the 'joining' tab for more details.

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"I just wanted to say a huge thank you ... Really special for people to come and hear you sing. So thank you very much. It was WONDERFUL to have you back at YSP!!!!"

- Damon Waldock, Programme & Events Coordinator, Yorkshire Sculpture Park