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Christmas Concert 2019
Christmas 2019 Concert The 2019 Christmas Concert, consisting of a performance of Handel’s Messiah, was held on Saturday, 14th December at 7.30pm, in St Mary’s Church in Wigton and conducted by our Musical Director, Ian Wright. It’s hard to believe that Handel’s Messiah only received a luke-warm reception at its world première in Dublin on... Read More
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Summer Concert 2019
Summer Concert 2019 22nd June 2019 in St Mary’s Church, Wigton Last Saturday’s concert by Wigton Choral Society was imbued with the same magical midsummer light that filled the evening sky outside. The choir of thirty singers gave a rousing start to the performance, confidently conveying the joy and hope of the unaccompanied opening piece, ... Read More
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Cumbria Rural Choirs Concert 2019
Cumbria Rural Choirs 2019 Concert: 23rd March 2019 Carlisle Cathedral Mozart - Requiem Haydn - Seven Last Words Directed by John Butt The Cumbria Rural Choirs 2019 Concert took place in Carlisle Cathedral on 23rd March, when Wigton Choral Society joined with Keswick Choral Society, Ullswater Choir (Penrith) and independent singers i... Read More
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Bach St. Matthew Passion
Bach St. Matthew Passion A number of members of Wigton Choral Society joined forces with Cockermouth Harmonic Society and choirs from the University of Cumbria and Cockermouth School on Sunday 21st October 2018 in a truly immersive and memorable performance of the St. Matthew Passion at St John’s Church in Workington. The event was part of t... Read More