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two lots of carols for the Christmas market

It’s a few years since I sang carols at Bath’s Christmas market. This year I had two shots, back to back! Firstly I did some moonlighting by running through a few standard carols with the combined forces of some of … Continue reading

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Brahms with 4 hands

I have sung Brahms’ German Requiem within the lifetime of this blog, but it was not long after I started it! Instead I’ve twice attended a series of rehearsals with Bristol Choral Society for performances I couldn’t take part in. … Continue reading

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my Bath Cantata Group début

The Bath Cantata Group has for years rehearsed near my home, and since a change of conductor a few years ago, I’ve taken more interest in its concerts. When I heard they were doing The Kingdom, I made some enquiries … Continue reading

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a first hearing of the Bath Cantata Group

The Bach Cantata Group perform at least once a year in St. Stephen’s Church very near us but I’d never been to hear them. They gave a concert under the direction of Neil Moore accompanied by an orchestra led by … Continue reading

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Did the Chantry Singers leave a gap?

I realise it’s a few years since the Chantry Singers disbanded. The choir was flourishing right to the end, but the founder and musical director felt she had achieved what she wanted with it, and sensed that the market was … Continue reading

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