Category Archives: Choir Blog
Elijah Workshop
The choir is holding a workshop on Saturday 14 October, for anyone who would like to join us for a day immersed in Mendelssohn’s superb oratorio Elijah. This is a truly great choral classic that is hard for choral singers … Continue reading
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Choir seeks new members
Sheffield Bach Choir is looking for new members from all voice parts, to join them for an up-coming season of great music making with their new conductor Philip Collin. ‘We have a really super season coming up, that few singers … Continue reading
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Great season ahead!
Sheffield Bach Choir kicked off the new season with rehearsals for Mendelssohn’s wonderfully tuneful oratorio Elijah, with their new conductor Philip Collin. And what a season it is! The Mendelssohn is followed by the choir’s annual Messiah, this year in … Continue reading
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President’s celebration
The choir held a special presentation to celebrate the end of the 2022-23 season and to thank President George Nicholson for stepping into the breach following the retirement of Dr Simon Lindley. Professor Nicholson conducted his very first Messiah with … Continue reading
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New Conductor for the choir
Sheffield Bach Choir has appointed a new conductor following the retirement of Dr. Simon Lindley and a period of support from choir President Professor George Nicholson. Philip Collin starts in September 2023 – and the choir can’t wait! ‘We have … Continue reading
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Choir seeks new Conductor
The Sheffield Bach Choir is seeking a new Conductor to take up post on 1st September 2023. The new post-holder will play a key role in shaping future programmes and supporting the Committee in identifying potential soloists. ‘We have enjoyed … Continue reading
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Standing ovation for Messiah
Sheffield Bach Choir, along with friends from St Peter’s Singers and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, sang Handel’s Messiah on Monday evening, and the audience leapt to their feet in appreciation at the magnificent conclusion. ‘What a terrific performance! … With the … Continue reading
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Brilliant evening of Bach
The “Brilliance of Bach” turned Saturday 18 June 2022 into a suitably brilliant evening. There had been some apprehension, because the choir are still recovering from the long shut down due to the pandemic and we were only able to … Continue reading
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St Matthew Passion a triumph
The choir’s presentation of Bach’s magnificent St Matthew Passion was a triumph, with audience members on their feet at the end of this sumptuous work. The double choir and orchestra sang and played with assurance and accuracy, with venom and … Continue reading
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Choir back in action!
Sheffield Bach Choir resumed rehearsals in January 2022, and are busy getting ready to present Bach’s fabulous St Matthew Passion in March. ‘We are now rehearsing more or less normally’ explained Chair Chris Walker ‘We are not having a break … Continue reading
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