# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Britten: Saint Nicolas. Haydn: Sancti Nicolai
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Britten: Saint Nicolas & Haydn: Sancti Nicolai

Join Doncaster Choral Society for the opening concert of our 2026–27 season at Doncaster Minster, conducted by guest Music Director Chris Why.

Britten’s Saint Nicolas tells the story of the legendary life of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, in a vivid and dramatic sequence of events. Alongside it, we perform Haydn’s Sancti Nicolai, a Mass originally written to honour St Nicholas Day – bringing together two very different musical celebrations of the same saint.

Guest Music Director: Chris Why
Soloist: Steven Newlove
Members of the Boyce Orchestra
Pianos: Jonty Nowell & Simon Corner (Britten)
Organ: Simon Corner (Haydn)
Percussion: Peter Matthews

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
🕡 6.30pm (doors 5.30pm)
📍 Doncaster Minster, DN1 1RD

🎟 Tickets: £16 in advance / £18 on the night
Students £5 | School pupils FREE

About our guest Music Director

Chris Why began his musical training as a chorister at Lincoln Cathedral before gaining a first-class degree in music at the University of Sheffield. His career now combines work as a tenor soloist, conductor and teacher. He is founder and director of the Tallis Choral Foundation and Musical Director of Cawthorne Choral Society, and has previously served as Acting Director of Music at Sheffield Cathedral.

Chris brings particular experience to this programme, having recently performed Britten’s Saint Nicolas at Beverley Minster.

We look forward to welcoming you to Doncaster Minster for the start of our new season.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/doncaster/britten-saint-nicolas-haydn-sancti-nicolai/200030767556208
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, workshops, live-music, art, theatre, concerts, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Doncaster
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Doncaster Minster
- **lat**: 53.525539515796
- **long**: -1.1353918504004
- **full address**: Doncaster Minster, Doncaster, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Britten: Saint Nicolas. Haydn: Sancti Nicolai being held?
  - **A:** Britten: Saint Nicolas. Haydn: Sancti Nicolai takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Doncaster Minster, Doncaster, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Britten: Saint Nicolas. Haydn: Sancti Nicolai?
  - **A:** Britten: Saint Nicolas. Haydn: Sancti Nicolai is organized by Doncaster Choral Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Britten: Saint Nicolas. Haydn: Sancti Nicolai is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Doncaster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Britten: Saint Nicolas. Haydn: Sancti Nicolai sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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