Tag Archives: Bristol Bach Choir

The wheel turns again?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by vhk10

Back in the early years of the millennium, there was a shortage of choral singers in Bristol, with choirs all fishing in the same limited pool. After some defections and outright poaching, the Brandon Hill Singers could not recruit new … Continue reading →

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an alternative to singing

Posted on May 11, 2007 by vhk10

I was recently told that there’s a surplus of singers in Bristol at the moment and so all the choirs have waiting lists. I couldn’t help reflecting, firstly, on how things change over time. Not very long ago there were … Continue reading →

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an 18th century poster

Posted on January 19, 2005 by vhk10

Bath Baroque advertises its concerts with posters in a pastiche 18th century style and I shall be singing in their next concert on Saturday, currently promoted here. The billing for the Mexican carols is particularly entertaining. Meanwhile, our conductor’s daughter … Continue reading →

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aimez-vous Brahms?

Posted on March 25, 2004 by vhk10

I read the novel of this title recently, though Brahms’ music doesn’t really feature in it except as a chat-up line. Last Saturday I sang in his German Requiem in Bath Abbey. For this the Chantry Singers joined forces with … Continue reading →

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