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Leeds Festival Chorus
Band, *1858 GB
Classical
Founded in 1858, the Chorus was re-formed every three years for the Leeds Festival. Since 1985 the Chorus has been independent, giving a full annual concert programme. 150 performing members in soprano, alto, tenor and bass sections.
Members
 | John Marson hrp 1932-2007 |
 | Donald Hunt org 1930-2018 GB |
 | John Wallace tr *1949 GB |
 | Adrian Beers cb 1916-2004 GB |
 | Martin Gatt bsn *1936 GB |
 | Kenneth Heath vc GB |
 | Roger Bullivant hps, org |
| H. Percy Richardson org |
Popular Tracks 
Fantasia on British Sea Songs (excerpts): II. Tom Bowling on Rule Britannia: Last Night of the Proms by Leeds Festival Chorus Crown Imperial on Rule Britannia: Last Night of the Proms by Leeds Festival Chorus Fantasia on British Sea Songs (excerpts): III. Jack's the Lad on Rule Britannia: Last Night of the Proms by Leeds Festival Chorus Jerusalem on Rule Britannia: Last Night of the Proms by Leeds Festival Chorus Fantasia on British Sea Songs (excerpts): VI. See the Conquering Hero on Rule Britannia: Last Night of the Proms by Leeds Festival Chorus Fantasia on British Sea Songs (excerpts): VII. Rule Britannia on Rule Britannia: Last Night of the Proms by Leeds Festival Chorus Fantasia on British Sea Songs (excerpts): V. Home Sweet Home on Rule Britannia: Last Night of the Proms by Leeds Festival Chorus Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": II. Final Scene from Faust on Leonard Bernstein: The Complete Mahler Symphonies by Gustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": I. Hymnus: "Veni, creator spiritus" on Leonard Bernstein: The Complete Mahler Symphonies by Gustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand": Alles Vergängliche (Chorus mysticus) on Mahler: Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major "Symphony of a Thousand" by Gustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, London Symphony Chorus & London Symphony OrchestraTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass in D Major, Op.123 'Missa Solemnis' | Ludwig van Beethoven, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Leeds Festival Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham, Isobel Baillie, Mary Jarred, Heddle Nash, Keith Falkner | 2001 | Album |
| Rule Britannia And Other Music From Last Night Of The Proms | English Northern Philharmonia, Leeds Festival Chorus, Paul Daniel | 1998 | Album |
| Symphonies No. 6 & No. 8 | Gustav Mahler - Leonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Leeds Festival Chorus, London Symphony Chorus, The London Symphony Orchestra | 1992 | Compil. |
| Rule Britannia | John Wallace, The Wallace Collection, English String Orchestra, William Boughton, Edmund Barham, Leeds Festival Chorus | 1989 | Album |
| Saul Oratorio | Georg Friedrich Händel, Sir Charles Mackerras, Leeds Festival Chorus / English Chamber Orchestra | 1973 | Album |
| Prince Igor Pt 1 & 2 | Leeds Festival Chorus With The London Philharmonic Orchestra | Album | |
| Mass In C Minor / Prince Igor Pt 3 | Leeds Festival Chorus With The London Philharmonic Orchestra | Album |
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