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"Welcome to my first full season with Bristol Bach Choir, and welcome to a spread of concerts packed with variety and interest.

As the new kid on the block, I thought: with an expert chamber choir like this, why not commence with some of the best and most approachable music being written today, both in this country and in America? And so we showcased this new Golden Age of choral music in our Autumn programme In the beginning, which highlighted the wonderfully entertaining and beguiling work of Eric Whitacre placed alongside classic a cappella works by Barber and Copland.

Christmas this year at St George's saw our traditional and much-loved combination of interesting carols, well-loved classics and fascinating readings given a fresh impulse - but the old adage 'why fix it when it ain't broke?' comes to mind, and the choir and I chose to nurture the tradition rather than changing it.

In March for our next concert, we will be joined in the fine setting of Bristol Cathedral by specialist period-ensemble Canzona in that sumptuous celebration of Renaissance music that is Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610. You can be certain that the choir's famous clarity and brilliance will bring this music to radiant life, and with a line-up of the brightest young vocal talent in our soloists, this evening promises to be something special - be sure to book early for what will surely be a sell-out event.

We return to St Mary Redcliffe for our summer programme Now Comes Beauty. The main item in the first half of the programme will be Vaughan William's beautiful Mass in G minor. Paired with this will be a selection of early music from the English tradition, including rarely-heard Dowland songs, and classics from the revived Anglican tradition, together with the world première of Paul Carr's Now comes beauty. This is a concert to delight, soothe, stimulate and excite in equal measure - a perfect summer's evening feast for the mind and the senses.

And that is what Bristol Bach Choir is all about: combining interesting programming with its famous sonic richness and sublety. I look forward to welcoming you on our explorations, and to sharing the cultural treasure that is Bristol Bach Choir with you as we enjoy this feast of choral music in all its variety."

Gavin Carr

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PATRONS

As always we welcome new Patrons and a telephone call (01453 811723) or e-mail to our Patron’s Secretary will advise you of the benefits of becoming one of our valued members.

CHOIR VACANCIES

Are you interested in joining the choir?
Singers with relevant experience and good sight-reading ability should apply to the membership secretary (tel: 0117 968 5861). Before an audition, you will be encouraged to come to a few rehearsals to meet and sing with the choir.
Rehearsals are held on Thurdays 7.30 - 9.30pm at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church.