Previous concerts The choir has given frequent performances with professional orchestral musicians and soloists in Derby Cathedral and in the other towns and villages of the county. The programme has included both well known and newly published music. Highlights include: MONTEVERDI Vespers HANDEL Messiah HAYDN Missa Brevis Sancti Johannis de Deo PAUL PATTERSON Magnificat DAVID FANSHAW African Sanctus RUTTER Requiem PUCCINI Messa di Gloria SCHUBERT Mass in G VERDI Requiem BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms RUTTER Birthday Madrigals SHEARING Songs and sonnets CARL ORFF Carmina Burana Carmina Burana concert photographs>> Guest conductors have included Brian Kay and Sir David Willcocks. The choir has sponsored performances in Matlock by renowned international choirs and artists.