Recital
29-01-2022 11:30
Chris will be performing Schumann's Dichterliebe for this lunchtime recital at Saint Matthew's Carver Street, Sheffield - accompanied by James Bowstead.
Jervaulx Singers
12-02-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be singing as part of the Jervaulx Singers at St John's, Ripon. Repertoire to include Bach, Britten and Dove.
Jervaulx Singers
19-02-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be singing as part of the Jervaulx Singers at York Unitarian Chapel. Repertoire to include Bach, Britten and Dove.
Recital
26-02-2022 12:00
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Saint Chad's Church, Rochdale. Repertoire to include Schumann's Dichterliebe.
Rossini - Petite Messe Solenelle
26-03-2022 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Bath Bach Choir in this performance at St Mary & St Nicholas Church, Wilton, Wiltshire.
Recital
01-04-2022 12:00
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Bradford Cathedral.
Mendelssohn - Elijah
02-04-2022 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Wakefield Festival Chorus at Sandal Methodist Church.
Stainer - Crucifixion
03-04-2022 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Sandbach Choral Society at St Mary's Church, Sandbach.
Bach - Magnificat & Maunder - Olivet to Calvary
09-04-2022 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Rotherham Choral Society at Herringthorpe United Reformed Church.
Bach - Johannes-Passion - Evangelist
10-04-2022 19:30
Chris will be the Evangelist in this performance with the Bishop's Consort at St Andrew's, Corbridge.
Recital
30-04-2022 10:30
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Lancaster Priory. Repertoire to include Schumann's Dichterliebe. Accompanied by James Bowstead.
Jervaulx Singers
14-05-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be singing as part of the Jervaulx Singers at St Peter's & St Paul's, Pickering. Repertoire to include Bach - Jesu meine Freude and Parry - Songs of Farewell.
IF Opera - Chez Bullier
15-05-2022 17:00
Chris will be singing as part of the IF Opera Chorus in this performance at the Guildhall in Bath. Programme to include music by Puccini, Verdi and Lehar.
Recital
18-05-2022 12:30
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Blackburn Cathedral, accompanied by James Bowstead. Repertoire to include Schumann - Dichterliebe.
Jervaulx Singers
21-05-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be singing as part of the Jervaulx Singers at St James', Wetherby. Repertoire to include Bach, Dove, and Rodney Bennett.
An English Coronation
27-05-2022 19:30
Chris is looking forward to singing as a soloist in this performance of Parry's Hear My Words and other items alongside Shrewsbury School Choir at St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury, directed by Stephen Williams.
Recital
07-06-2022 13:00
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at St John's Church, Peterborough, accompanied by James Bowstead. Repertoire to include Handel, Mozart, Tosti, Puccini and Rossini alongside lighter folk numbers.
Recital
14-06-2022 12:45
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Christchurch Priory, Dorset, accompanied by Simon Earl. Repertoire will include Handel, Mozart, Tosti, Puccini and Rossini alongside lighter folk numbers.
Songs from the Shows
19-06-2022 18:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside Sandbach Choral in this concert at Sandbach Town Hall, directed by Stephen Newlove.
Jervaulx Singers
27-06-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be singing as part of the Jervaulx Singers in this performance at the Grassington Festival. Repertoire to include Parry's Songs of Farewell.
Charpentier & Purcell - Te Deum
09-07-2022 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Solihull Chandos Choir at Solihull School Chapel.
Recital
13-07-2022 12:45
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Sheffield Cathedral. Repertoire to include Handel, Mozart, Tosti, Puccini and Rossini alongside lighter folk numbers.
BBC Proms
16-07-2022 18:30
Chris is delighted to be coordinating singing workshops for young singers at the Sage, Gateshead.
BBC Proms
23-07-2022 19:30
Chris will be performing as part of the BBC Proms at the Sage, Gateshead.
Recital
13-08-2022 14:00
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Exeter Cathedral. Repertoire to include Handel, Mozart, Tosti, Puccini and Rossini alongside lighter folk numbers.
Opera Gala
02-09-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be singing alongside pop-in opera for this concert performance at the Festival Hall, Alderley Edge. Repertoire to include Tamino in Die Zauberflöte.
Schubert - Winterreise
16-09-2022 21:00
Chris will be performing as part of the Lancaster Festival of Song in this candle-lit performance of Schubert's Winterreise, accompanied by James Bowstead.
Recital
17-09-2022 11:30
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at St Matthew's Church, Sheffield.
Mozart - Requiem
24-09-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be the tenor soloist for the 'Requiem to Cancer' charity concert at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, directed by Mark Jordan.
Brahms - Ein Deutsches Requiem
22-10-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be singing as part of the Jervaulx Singers in this performance at St John's Church, Sharrow.
Recital
08-11-2022 13:00
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Wakefield Cathedral, accompanied by James Bowstead.
Glorious Baroque
12-11-2022 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Salford Choral Society in this performance at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. Directed by Tom Newall and accompanied by Baroque in the North. Repertoire to include Vivaldi, Pergolesi and Bach.
Recital - Dichterliebe
17-11-2022 13:00
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Ripon Cathedral, accompanied by James Bowstead.
Handel - Messiah
19-11-2022 15:00
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Holmfirth Choral Society in this performance at Kirkburton Church, directed by Geoffrey Lockwood.
Handel - Messiah
20-11-2022 15:00
Chris will be the tenor soloist for the Nidderdale Messiah at Holy Trinity Church, Knaresborough, directed by Andrew Padmore.
Handel - Messiah
26-11-2022 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist for this performance by the Hornsea Rotary Society, conducted by Paul Dewhurst.
Jervaulx Singers
03-12-2022 19:30
Chris is delighted to be singing as part of the Jervaulx Singers in this performance at St John's Church, Sharrow.
Handel - Messiah
10-12-2022 19:30
Chris will be performing as a soloist alongside Manchester Cathedral Choir. Directed by Christopher Stokes and accompanied by Manchester Baroque.
Handel - Messiah
11-12-2022 15:00
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Salford Choral Society in this performance at the Royal Northern College of Music, directed by Tom Newall and accompanied by Baroque in the North.
Radio 3 - Evensong
12-12-2022 15:00
Chris is delighted to be singing as part of the Blackburn Cathedral Choir in this live broadcast of Choral Evensong.
Carols by Candlelight
16-12-2022 00:19
Chris is delighted to perform as a soloist alongside the Wakefield Cathedral Choir in this concert of carols by candlelight. Directed by James Bowstead.
Britten - Saint Nicolas
17-12-2022 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the East Riding County Choir at Beverley Minster, directed by Paul Dewhurst.
Recital
13-01-2023 13:15
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London.
Tallis Consort (MD)
23-02-2023 19:00
Chris will be directing the Tallis Consort in the world premiere performance of Paulina Waclawik's Dona Nobis Pacem in this vigil for Ukraine at Sheffield Cathedral.
Bach - St John Passion Evangelist (& arias)
18-03-2023 19:30
Chris will be the evangelist in this performance alongside St Peter's Consort at Wakefield Cathedral, accompanied by Baroque in the North (leader Amanda Babbington) and directed by James Bowstead.
Bach - St John Passion - Evangelist
25-03-2023 19:30
Chris will be the evangelist in this performance alongside Lincoln Cathedral Choir at Lincoln Cathedral. Accompanied by the Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra and directed by Aric Prentice.
Rossini - Petite Messe Solennele
01-04-2023 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir at Wakefield Cathedral, directed by Andrew Padmore.
Bach - St Matthew Passion - Evangelist (& arias)
02-04-2023 19:30
Chris is delighted to be the Evangelist alongside the Bishop's Consort (directed by David Stancliffe) at St Andrew's Church, Corbridge.
Lord Mayor's Banquet
14-04-2023 19:30
Chris is delighted to be performing for the Lord Mayor's Banquet at City Hall in Bradford alongside singers from Opera North, accompanied by Philip Voldman.
Mozart - Requiem & Haydn - Nelson Mass
22-04-2023 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside Wigan Choral Society at Wigan Parish Church in this performance directed by John Powell.
Mozart - Coronation Mass & Handel - Coronation Anthems (MD)
07-05-2023 16:00
Chris will be conducting the players of Baroque In The North and the choir of Sheffield Cathedral in this Civic Service to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
Opera Gala
14-05-2023 19:30
More details soon.
Hepton Singers - Weekend Course (MD)
25-06-2023 15:00
Chris is privileged to be the visiting Musical Director for the Hepton Singers' intense weekend residential course. He will be focussing on honing the choir's performance and vocal technique. The week will culminate in a concert on Sunday at 3 pm with repertoire from Tallis to MacMillan.
Tallis Consort (MD)
22-07-2023 19:30
Chris will be directing his semi-professional vocal ensemble in this performance at St Peter's Church, Barnsley in a programme commemorating William Byrd's 400th anniversary.
Tallis Consort (MD)
29-07-2023 16:00
Chris will be directing his semi-professional vocal ensemble in this performance at Beverley Minster in a programme commemorating William Byrd's 400th anniversary.
Tallis Consort (MD)
05-08-2023 19:30
Chris will be directing his semi-professional vocal ensemble in this performance at Bolton Priory in a programme commemorating William Byrd's 400th anniversary.
Jervaulx Singers
23-09-2023 19:30
Chris is delighted to be performing as part of the Jervaulx Singers in this programme of new commissions by Laura Attridge and Lewis Murphy at St Johns Church, Sharrow, directed by Charlie Gower-Smith.
Recital
13-10-2023 13:00
Chris will be giving a lunchtime recital at Boston Spa Methodist Church, accompanied by Linda Hinchcliffe. Repertoire TBC.
Recital - Northumbria University Recital Series
17-11-2023 13:00
Chris presents a recital of Italian Song with movements from Schubert's Winterreise, accompanied by Kris Thomsett (piano).
Tallis Consort (MD)
21-10-2023 15:00
Chris will be directing his semi-professional consort at Beverley Minster. Repertoire will include a selection of Bruckner's motets alongside his Kronstorfer Messe and Rheinberger's Missa St Crucis.
Tallis Consort (MD)
28-10-2023 19:30
Chris will be directing his semi-professional consort at Bolton Priory. Repertoire will include a selection of Bruckner's motets alongside his Kronstorfer Messe and Rheinberger's Missa St Crucis.
Stanford - Missa Via Victrix
04-11-2023 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist alongside the Lincoln Choral Society in this performance at Lincoln Cathedral, directed by Mark Wilde.
Winterreise
11-11-2023 19:30
Chris will be performing Schubert's Winterreise at Lancaster Priory.
Mozart - Requiem
11-11-2023 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance alongside Lytham St Anne's Choral Society.
Handel - Messiah
25-11-2023 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance at St Nicholas' Church, Hornsea.
Winterreise (part 1)
30-11-2023 13:00
Chris will be performing Schubert's Winterreise in two parts in the stunning surroundings of Ripon Cathedral. Accompanied by James Bowstead.
Bach - Mass in B Minor
02-12-2023 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance by Furness Bach Choir, directed by Alex Robinson.
Handel - Messiah
03-12-2023 18:00
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance at Outlane Methodist Church.
Haydn - Missa Sancti Nicolai
10-12-2023 15:00
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance alongside the North Yorkshire Chorus at St Mary's Church, Thirsk.
Opera Gala - Carlton Towers
12-12-2023 19:30
Chris will be providing the entertainment for this evening gala at Carlton Towers with repertoire from Opera, to Musical Theatre.
Winterreise (part 2)
11-01-2024 13:00
Chris will be performing Schubert's Winterreise in two parts in the stunning surroundings of Ripon Cathedral. Accompanied by James Bowstead.
Tallis Consort (MD) - Choral Classics
03-02-2024 15:00
Chris directs his professional vocal ensemble through a programme of 'Choral Classics' from Tallis to Whitacre in this performance at Liverpool Parish Church.
Tallis Consort (MD) - Choral Classics
10-02-2024 15:00
Chris directs his professional vocal ensemble through a programme of 'Choral Classics' from Tallis to Whitacre in this performance at Beverley Minster.
Vocal Workshop - Bridlington Priory
16-02-2024 12:00
Chris leads a workshop with the Choristers of Bridlington Priory.
Recital
24-02-2024 13:00
Chris presents a recital of Italian Song and movements from Schubert's Winterreise, accompanied by Linda Hinchliffe.
Matthäus-Passion - Evangelist/Arias/Chorus
10-03-2024 18:30
Chris will be performing the role of Evangelist in this authentic recreation, also taking the parts of arias and chorus, directed by David Stancliffe, with Ben Kazes (Jesus).
Mozart - Requiem & Mariana Martines - Dixit Dominus
16-03-2024 19:30
Chris is delighted to be the tenor soloist in this performance alongside the Salford Choral Society at the Royal Northern College of Music. Directed by Tom Newall and accompanied by Baroque in the North (dir. Amanda Babbington).
Haydn - Missa in Angustiis
20-03-2024 17:00
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance alongside Frodsham Choral Society.
Schubert - Mass in Ab
27-04-2024 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance alongside Lytham St Anne's Choral Society.
C.P.E Bach - Magnificat in D & Schubert - Mass in G
11-05-2024 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance alongside Brierley Hill Choral Society at St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill.
Handel - Messiah
18-05-2024 19:30
Chris is delighted to be joining the combined choirs of Liverpool Anglican and Metropolitan Cathedrals in this performance at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Directed by Stephen Mannings, accompanied by the Liverpool Mozart Players.
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9
29-06-2024 19:30
Chris will be the tenor soloist in this performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. More details soon.
Tallis Consort (MD)
15-06-2024 15:00
Chris directs his professional vocal ensemble through a mixed programme for the Summer at Liverpool Parish Church. Repertoire to include - Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music, Lark Ascending, Turtle Dove, and Fauré - Requiem. Accompanied by Anita Levy (violin) and Ian Seddon (piano).
Tallis Consort (MD)
22-06-2024 15:00
Chris directs his professional vocal ensemble through a mixed programme for the Summer at Beverley Minster. Repertoire to include - Vaughan Williams - Serenade to Music, Lark Ascending, Turtle Dove, and Fauré - Requiem. Accompanied by Anita Levy (violin) and Ian Seddon (piano).
Goodall - Eternal Light
28-09-2024 19:30
Chris is delighted to be the tenor soloist in this performance alongside the Fulltone Orchestra and Choir in this performance at Bath Abbey, Directed by Anthony Brown.
Radio 3 - Evensong
16-10-2024 15:00
Chris is delighted to sing alongside Blackburn Cathedral Choir in their BBC Radio 3 Evensong transmission.
Last Night of the Proms
26-10-2024 19:30
More details soon.
Concert - Carlton Tower
02-11-2024 19:30
Chris will be performing of solo songs from across the ages at the remarkable Carlton Towers Hotel, accompanied by Nico de Villiers (Deputy Head of Voice at the Royal Northern College of Music). Join the duo as they deliver a programme in two-halves by candlelight in the Great Hall. From Dowland, Mozart and Schubert, to Sondheim and Schönberg. Tickets available soon.
Tallis Consort - Handel - Messiah (MD)
16-11-2024 16:30
Chris will conduct his professional vocal ensemble, the Tallis Consort in this performance of Handel - Messiah by candlelight in the Nave of Beverley Minster. Join us for a performance as Handel himself would have known it. Accompanied expertly by the historical instruments of Baroque in the North (Amanda Babbington, Leader). Tickets available soon.
Handel - Messiah
30-11-2024 18:00
Chris is delighted to perform as the soloist in this concert of Handel - Messiah with the Hornsea Rotary Society.
Recital - Carlton Towers
17-12-2024 19:30
Chris will perform a varied Christmas recital in the Great Hall at Carlton Towers.
Matthäus-Passion - Evangelist
18-04-2025 18:30
Chris is delighted to be the Evangelist in this performance alongside the Beverley Chamber Choir at St Mary's Church, directed by Jeffrey Makinson.