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Soloists and choirs shine in Brahm’s German Requiem

Monday 1st July 2024

On Saturday 29th June Sheffield Oratorio Chorus and Sheffield Bach Choir joined soloists Elizabeth Watts and Darren Jeffery and the South Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra to perform Brahms’ wonderful German Requiem at the Victoria Hall in Sheffield.

The two choirs had a wonderful time singing one of the favourites of the choral repertoire, and the two soloists were absolutely superb. Elizabeth Watts, hailed by the International Record Review as “one of the most beautiful voices Britain has produced in a generation”, Elizabeth sang with passion and meticulous accuracy, thrilling members of the audience, choir and orchestra alike. Bass-baritone Darren Jeffery’s voice is well suited to the work and his rendition was rich and powerful.

Fantastic playing by the South Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and organist Philip Collin, conducted with spirit by Alan Eost, this was a marvellous end to the season.

Beautiful Brahms

BRAHMS FESTIVAL CONCERT
Saturday 5 October 2019, 7.30pm, Sheffield Cathedral

On Saturday 5 October the Bach Choir presented a programme devoted to Brahms, featuring his magnificent German Requiem, the Academic Festival Overture and two beautiful motets. Rising Sheffield star Ella Taylor sang the soprano solos with precision and accuracy – and immense power, filling the cathedral with a superb soprano sound. Acclaimed bass Alex Ashworth sang with drama and immense feeling, and the choir’s huge enjoyment accompanying the two soloists was clearly heard in their rendering of the choruses. Sally Robinson’s National Festival Orchestra played with verve and style, ably conducted by Dr Simon Lindley.  The concert was generously supported by soprano Jane Ginsborg.