Polymnia
Patron: Lesley Garrett CBE
Angelsong 2026
Sunday 6 December 2026, 4pm
St Georges, Wolverton
Musical Director: Jessica Norton
With Jonathan Kingston (piano)
Venite gaudete Adrian Peacock – O radiant dawn James MacMillan – Angelus ad virginem arr. David Willcocks – Lux aurumque Eric Whitacre – Postlude on 'In dulci jubilo' Paul Fey – Holy night trad. gospel – See amid the winter's snow Dan Forrest – The shepherd’s carol Bob Chilcott – Seek him that maketh the seven stars Jonathan Dove – A babe is born William Mathias – Ding dong merrily on high trad. French arr. Carolyn Jennings – Carol of the bells arr. Kirby Shaw – Noel nouvelet arr. Stephen Jackson – Jingle bells arr. Ralph Allwood – Twelve days of Christmas arr. Andrew Carter – We wish you a merry Christmas arr. Ralph Allwood
Ticket price includes mulled wine and seasonal refreshments.
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Music from the Movies
Saturday 6 February, 4pm
St Peter and St Paul, Newport Pagnell
With Jonathan Kingston (piano) and MK Youth Choir, directed by David Anstice-Pym.
There will be music from Excalibur, Saving Private Ryan, Chernobyl, Skyfall, A Star is Born, Pink Panther, Prince of Egypt, A Clockwork Orange, The Godfather, The Abyss, Kingsman, Rocky, and Toy Story!
Part of the MK60 celebrations.
PROGRAMME
O Fortuna Orff – Hymn to the Fallen John Williams arr. John Byron – Vechna ya pamyat Trad arr. Robert Steadman – Skyfall Adele arr. Paul Langford – Shallow Lady Gaga – Pink panther theme Henry Mancini arr. Kirby Shaw – When you believe Stephen Scwartz arr. Jessica Norton – Ode to joy Beethoven – Parla più piano Nino Rota – The abyss Alan Sylvestri arr. Colin Fraser – Country roads John Denver arr. Pieter Bongaart – You’ve got a friend in me Randy Newman arr. Mac Huff – Eye of the tiger Frankie Sullivan & Jim Peterik arr. Kirby Shaw
Further concerts:
26 June 2027, 7:30pm, Woburn Church. Elgar: Dream of Gerontius with Ian Smith and Danesborough Chorus
22-25 July 2027. Choir Tour in Bamberg
Lesley Garrett & Polymnia: Anniversary Gala Concert
Saturday 17 May, 7:30pm,
The Stables, Wavendon, MK17 8LU
Director: Jessica Norton
Piano: Anna Tilbrook
Britain’s favourite soprano, Lesley Garrett, joins Polymnia for a special gala concert marking the choir’s 20th anniversary. As Polymnia’s Patron, Lesley returns for her third performance with the group, accompanied by renowned pianist Anna Tilbrook. The evening celebrates a partnership that has become a highlight of Polymnia’s concert history.
This milestone concert brings Lesley’s extraordinary voice and engaging stage presence together with Polymnia’s rich, vibrant choral sound. Lesley and the choir share a passion for versatility; the varied programme will range from much-loved choral classics to uplifting popular songs. Together, they promise a memorable and joyful musical experience.
TICKETS are priced at £34 and £29.50, plus booking fee, with a £5 discount for under 18s.
Concert tickets will also be on sale through the Stables website, but if you buy them through us you will get the best seats in the house and an opportunity to buy a ticket for the post-concert reception. Here you will be able to meet Lesley, have a photo with her, get autographs etc. Tickets for the reception are £20, which includes a welcome drink (Prosecco, wine or sparkling elderflower). The bar will also be open.
There is free parking on-site.
Tickets for the concert and reception are available here