David Glover will tell the story including: William Priestley, Mrs Sunderland and Friends.

We start with the foundation of Halifax Choral Society, and some of the talented musical people involved in its earlier years. William Priestley was Ann Walker’s cousin.  How were church organists involved in music events? Which local soprano became known as “The Calderdale Nightingale”, and sang before Queen Victoria?  Did you know that Paganini, Strauss and Liszt once performed in Halifax? And then there were those wonderful Piece Hall Jubilees or “Sings”...

Tickets £5 - bookable at the link below.

This event will take place at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel Heritage Centre, Per Lane, Ogden HX2 8SG.