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Contact InformationMusic - Forthcoming Musical Events
Saturday 9 May 2026 at 4:00pm
Saturdays at 4 (Thomas Moore)
Join us for the opening concert in our 2026 Saturdays at 4 series, as our Director of Music, Thomas Moore, presents an inspiring piano recital celebrating the music of Jacek Glenc. This promises to be a wonderful afternoon of live music, showcasing expressive, atmospheric and beautifully crafted works.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7:00pm
POP OF THE TOPS
A concert presented by Nene Valley Community Band and Shoe Town Big Band.
• Rock • Pop• Anthems • The Beatles • Queen • Meatloaf • Bacharach • Manilow and other all-time greats.
Conducted by Matt Haddock and Vicki Reamsbottom.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 13 June 2026 at 4:00pm
Saturdays at 4 (To be Announced)
The June instalment of our Saturday at 4 concert series will be confirmed nearer to the event. Please come back to check for further information.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 20 June 2026 at 7:00pm
The Sprig of Thyme - A Celebration of John Rutter
Come and join Northampton Philharmonic Choir for an evening of summer music in celebration of John Rutter following his 80th birthday in September last year.
The programme includes a performance of The Sprig of Thyme, a collection of eleven traditional folk songs from the British Isles arranged by Rutter, along with a selection of his anthems.
Musical Director, Thomas Moore, who is also our Director of Music at St Matthew's Church.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Michael & All Angels Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 27 June 2026 at 7:00pm
Northampton Bach Choir - Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle
A decade after its last performance of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, the Northampton Bach Choir is delighted to return to this remarkable work.
On the final page of his Petite Messe Solennelle, Rossini famously inscribed a humble note to God:
Dear Lord, here it is finished, this poor little Mass. Have I written sacred music, or merely music that is blessed? I was born for opera buffa, as you well know. A little knowledge, a little heart, that’s all. Be blessed, and grant me Paradise.
True to Rossini’s playful spirit, this Mass is “petite” only in name. Lasting around 80 minutes, it is neither strictly “petite” nor entirely “solemn” - its pages overflow with charm, wit, and expressive warmth. The modest forces called for piano and harmonium - create an intimate setting, yet the music itself is grand in ambition and rich in invention. As ever, Rossini’s melodic gift shines through, posing the age-old question: “Why should the devil have all the best tunes?”
First performed in a private Parisian salon in 1865 with just twelve singers, the Petite Messe Solennelle remains a unique jewel in the choral repertoire, blending sacred tradition with operatic flair. The Northampton Bach Choir is thrilled to revisit this masterpiece, inviting audiences to experience its blend of seriousness and joy, profundity and playfulness.
Join us for this special anniversary performance - a rare opportunity to hear Rossini’s final major work in all its vibrant colour and expressive depth.
• Booking opens to Friends of the choir from 6.30pm on Saturday 28th March.
• Public booking opens on Saturday 25th April with 'Early Bird' reduced price tickets available until 30th May.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 11 July 2026 at 4:00pm
Saturdays at 4 (The Lebedek Duo)
Join us for another wonderful afternoon in our 2026 Saturdays at 4 concert series, as we welcome The Lebedek Duo for a vibrant programme of music for accordion and violin.
With the rich warmth of the accordion paired with the lyrical beauty of the violin, this promises to be an uplifting and memorable recital, full of colour, character and musical charm.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Saturday 8 August 2026 at 4:00pm
Saturdays at 4 (TAPESTRY )
Join us for the final concert in our 2026 Saturdays at 4 series, as we welcome TAPESTRY, featuring Samuel Beddard on saxophones and Jo Foote on piano.
Bringing this year’s series to a close in style, this engaging saxophone and piano duo promises an afternoon of warmth, colour and expressive musicality.
With the lyrical voice of the saxophone paired beautifully with the richness of the piano, the recital offers a captivating blend of elegance, energy and charm.
Come and enjoy a memorable afternoon of live music as Tapestry provides a fitting finale to our 2026 concert series.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
Friday 18 December 2026 at 7:30pm
The George Michael Singers 'You Have Been Loved' Tour
A vocal trio of George Michael's original vocalists. The voices behind George Michael return for a deeply personal tour. Featuring music from Faith Live.
Find out more about by visiting The George Michael Singers website.
Tickets Available
Venue: St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around
the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.
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