Magnificat (CPE Bach) & Magnificat (Tarney)

7:30pm, Sat, 21 Mar 2026

  • Event Details
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  • Type of event: Performance
    Start time: 7:30pm
    Venue: St James' Church
    Church Street
    Wetherby
    LS22 6LP
    Description: Magnificat (CPE Bach) & Magnificat (Tarney)
    TICKETS AVAIALBLE ON THE DOOR FROM 7PM TONIGHT!


    We are performing two very different settings of the Magnificat. 

    The first is by C P E Bach (son of J S Bach) and was written in 1749. It was his first large scale work and is considered to be a brilliant achievement. The music shows his father's influence but also looks forward to the music of Haydn and Mozart.

    Our second Magnificat was composed in 2014 (revised 2019)  by Oliver Tarney. He is a significant young composer of choral works, and has visited us to help prepare our performance. His setting includes the words of the traditional Magnificat but is augmented by texts from other religions.

    We have an impressive lineup of young soloists:.

    Siân Roberts – soprano

    Siân completed her studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire under the guidance of Amanda Roocroft. She has since established herself as a versatile and expressive young artist, noted for her clear, communicative singing and compelling stage presence.

    Samantha Lewis – alto

    Samantha is a Shropshire mezzo-soprano celebrated for her warm, expressive tone, compelling stage presence, and deep commitment to making opera and song accessible to all. Samantha is currently touring a recital programme celebrating composers and poets from along the route between John O’Groats and Land’s End

    Niki Zohdi – tenor

    Niki Zohdi is a British/Persian composer, tenor & conductor. Niki is a tenor both as a soloist, in the professional choir Luminatus, and in the choir of Sheffield Cathedral. He is also a co-founder of the Yorkshire-based vocal ensemble, Vivify. As a conductor, Niki is a resident conductor at the Bled Contemporary Music Festival (Slovenia)

    Alexander Pratley – bass

    Alex began his musical journey at age 7 as a chorister in Guildford Cathedral Choir. Alex is a freelance baritone in demand across the UK as a soloist and educator. He is also a rising star in the world of English song and recently performed for both the A. E. Housman Society and the Elgar Society.



    We look forward to seeing you at this unique concert!