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The next series of Coffee Break Concerts begins on Saturday 12th May, 11am at St Peter's Church.  For more information, please click here.

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Services across the parish during Holy Week & Easter

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Today, Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius is a national monument. But at its first performance in Birmingham, 105 years ago, the music was thought daring and difficult, while the subject matter was viewed in some quarters with intense suspicion. The text of The Dream of Gerontius – by the Victorian Catholic convert, Cardinal John Henry Newman – is rich in doctrine that had been emphatically rejected by the Protestant church since the time of the Reformation. The central character, Gerontius (the name derives from the Ancient Greek gero¯n, meaning simply ‘old man’), prays for assistance to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to other saints, and after his soulsearing first sight of God, he doesn’t go straight to Heaven, but is committed to Purgatory for purification. For some Protestants in Elgar’s day, all this would have been pure heresy. However, one could argue that this is an essay in the transition from time to eternity viewed through the doctrine of the Roman Church.

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The Festival of British Music will take place on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October.  There will be several events happening across the parish to celebrate the splendour and diversity of British Music.  With a variey of concerts and choral services, there will be something for all lovers of music from the UK.

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Peter Siepmann, Director of Music at St Peter's, was asked to participate in a discussion on BBC Radio Nottingham about contemporary vs traditional styles of worship, and music in particular.  Hear his interview with the BBC's Sarah Julian here.

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The original organ at St Peter's was probably built by Lincoln in 1812 and lived on the gallery under the tower until 1878, when it was moved to the chamber on the north side of the chancel. By 1952 it had deteriorated badly and Fenton Wragg overhauled it, adding much material from the organ of St Columba's Church, Mansfield Road. Further overhauls and additions were made by Henry Willis in 1964 and Hill, Norman & Beard in 1983, but by the end of the 20th century there were further problems as much of the mechanism was wearing out. The additions over the years had not solved the problem of the organ being enclosed in a chamber with only two small arches to let the sound out. In particular, the pipes of the Pedal division were tucked away at the back of the chamber and could not be heard properly. When the electronics in the console failed in November 2007 it seemed unwise to spend any more money on the instrument.

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The February 2011 series of St Peter's Coffee Break Concerts are devoted to celebrating the church's magnificent new organ.  All concerts start at 11am and last for one hour, with coffee & biscuits available from 10.15am. Admission free, with donations to the music fund welcome. Please see also the church music list, for details of the service music during this month of celebration of the new organ.

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Congratulations to Andrew Davys, who successfully completed the Coast to Coast walk, in aid of the organ appeal, last month. Andrew raised an incredible £4,374. The 192 mile walk from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay was very challenging for Andrew, but he had lots of support from all at St Peter’s, and he overcame the pain and exhaustion to achieve this amazing accomplishment. Well done, Andrew!

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The concert at St Mary’s on Saturday 9th October was enjoyed immensely by all who attended. The pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason, who is only 14 years old, made a welcome return to St Mary’s, and she

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The October series of 'Coffee Break' concerts was brought to a close this morning by members of the St Peter's Choir showcasing their versatility in a range of secular music.

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