Medieval Middleton concert

Medieval Middleton Concert with Middleton Musical Society Choir

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Middleton Musical Society gave a concert in Middleton Parish Church on Saturday 2 June at 7.30pm, as part of the Medieval Middleton Celebrations.

Middleton Musical Society choir was founded in 1772, making it one of the oldest societies in the borough.

To mark the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II the music performed included anthems from Coronation services by Handel, Christopher Tye and R. Vaughan Williams and organ music by Elgar and Walton played by Elin Rees.

To mark the 600th Anniversary of the reordering and rededication of the parish church by Cardinal Langley the Middleton Musical Society’s conductor, Graham Marshall, had written a Mass: St. Leonard’s Prayer for Choir, Baritone Soloist and Organ. This was given its first performance under his direction.

Mr Marshall said: “The performance went very well. It was well received by a large audience. The church was fuller than the organisers expected.”

It is estimated that there were well over 100 people at the concert. Among those in attendance included members of the public, churches and the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale. At the end, the Vicar of Middleton made an appreciative statement regarding the concert.

Middleton Musical Society will perform next in November.