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Outside the box, Cantabile at Chapel Allerton Primary School flyer 8th November 2025. BLack Text on pink and red background.

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.

Our conductor Ian Akroyd also conducts Gay Abandon. Find out more about our conductor on his bio page.

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?

Our next concert is:

Outside the Box.

Concert 8th November (pdf download)

Saturday 8th November 2025, 7pm, Chapel Allerton Primary School.

Tickets £10 on the door. (We now accept cards!)

Throughout musical history there have always been outsiders, mavericks and those willing to look beyond the expectations of their time. These composers have, in varying ways, pushed the boundaries of music through gender, ethnicity and musical form.

Our programme begins with settings of the words of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th century Abbess and medieval polymath who’s religious writings and scientific work echo down through the centuries. And, from this music inspired by her devotional texts, we take you on a musical journey.

We travel to 16th century Italy and the madrigals of Madalena Casulana. Our journey continues with the romanticism of the 19th century. Works by Clara Schumann and Samuel Coleridge Taylor use lush harmonies to create their passionate sense of longing.

And finally, we arrive in the late 20th century with the minimalist work of Meredith Monk. Wordless and hypnotic, it evokes the blips and bleeps of satellites and the endless circling of the stars.

And there will be some musical surprises along the way, perhaps pushing your boundaries and expectations of what an evening with Cantabile might be.

Please email info@cantabile-choir-leeds.org.uk for further information.

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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

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