Oratorio
By far the greatest part of Lesley-Jane's concert diary is oratorio work, and her extensive repertoire encompasses the mainstream panoply - she frequently performs works by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Elgar and Verdi - as well as many more unusual pieces. She is also an exuberant performer when required, such that she is a popular choice for works such as Orff's Carmina Burana, Rossini's Petite Messe solennelle, the Poulenc Gloria, and David Fanshawe's African Sanctus.
Lesley-Jane is also in demand as a "vocal concerto" soloist, particularly from choirs and orchestras desiring a highlight feature in their concert. Her affinity with Mozart's Exsultate, jubilate and Bach's solo cantata Jauchzett Gott makes her a popular choice for this task.
Lesley-Jane's interest in new music has led to several choirs either commissioning new works, or performing challenging 20th century repertoire. Works with demanding soprano solo parts that Lesley-Jane has relished singing include Richard Blackford's Mirror of Perfection, Elis Pehkonen's Ode to St Cecilia, and Antonín Tučapský's Kohelet.
Recent commissions include:
Joseph Phibbs Tenebrae, Saturday 1 April 2006, St Albans Abbey, St Albans Bach Choir, and
Michael Finnissy Favourite Poets, Saturday 17 June 2006, St Andrew's Church Steyning, commissioned by Chantonbury Chorus. To hear an extract from this concert, click here.
The wide-ranging vocal skills of Lesley-Jane Rogers are reflected in the variety of concert work she undertakes; please see the concert diary page for illustration. Full details of her extensive repertoire are available on the repertoire page.
For full details of Lesley-Jane's concert diary or for booking enquiries, please e-mail:
info@lesleyjanerogers.demon.co.uk