Leeds Philharmonic Society

Leeds Philharmonic Society is one of the leading choirs in the North of England, performing to professional standards with internationally renowned soloists, orchestras and conductors. We have a long and distinguished History.

Since it was founded in 1870 the Leeds Philharmonic Society has given concerts in Leeds Town Hall. Many of these have been conducted by the distinguished musicians who have held the post of Music Director, including
Sir Edward Bairstow, Meredith Davies, Sir Charles Groves, Richard Hickox,
Sir Charles Mackerras, Sir Malcolm Sargent and Sir Charles Villiers Stanford.

In addition, over the years, many other prominent musicians have directed concerts including Sir Thomas Beecham, Sir Edward Downes, Sir Alexander Gibson and Sir Georg Solti. More recently, Martyn Brabbins, Paul Daniel,
Alexander Dmitriev, Ivan Fischer, Vernon Handley, Owain Arwel Hughes,
Andrew Litton, Steven Sloane, Yan Pascal Tortelier and Sir David Willcocks
have conducted concerts in which the Chorus has taken part.

The Chorus has been fortunate in having a number of highly effective choral trainers occupying the post of Chorus Master and the present Chorus Master,
Jill Henderson Wild, was appointed in 1997.

The Chorus is also delighted to have the privilege of working with Conductor
David Hill as its Choral Director since May 2005.

As well as the series of concerts in Leeds Town Hall, the Chorus has performed in many other venues including the Royal Albert Hall, London, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Symphony Hall Birmingham and The Sage Gateshead.

Upcoming Performances


17 May 2008 - Elgar & Prokofiev  The Music Makers & Alexander Nevsky



26 July 2008  Opera In The Park



06 September 2008 - William Walton  Belshazzar's Feast



27 September 2008 - Verdi  Requiem



09 November 2008 - Jenkins  The Armed Man



13 December 2008 - J S Bach  Christmas Oratorio



31 January 2009 - Wilby  Bronte Mass



21 March 2009 - Delius  Mass of Life



16 May 2009 - Mendelssohn  Elijah