Tag Archives: Handel

Over £1,000 for Archer Project

Posted on December 12, 2022 by sbswebanne

The audience at Sheffield Bach Choir’s annual Messiah donated a magnificent £1, 157.86 for the cathedral’s Archer Project, which supports homeless people across Sheffield. ‘We are really grateful to all those who contributed.’ said choir Chair Chris Walker. ‘ A … Continue reading →

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Standing ovation for Messiah

Posted on December 7, 2022 by sbswebanne

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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Singalong Messiah moves to Norton

Posted on December 12, 2019 by sbswebanne

Monday 9 December 2019 This year the choir’s very popular Come and Sing Messiah moved to St James’ Church, Norton, Church Road S8 8JQ – and filled the church to capacity! The move to a new venue proved to be … Continue reading →

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Mesmerising Messiah

Posted on December 5, 2019 by sbswebanne

Monday 2 December 2019 Sheffield Bach Choir’s annual performance of Messiah alongside the National Festival Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Simon Lindley, offered Sheffield music lovers a splendid opportunity to include a live performance of Handel’s wonderful oratorio in their Christmas preparations. The choir … Continue reading →

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Messiah – reflections by Simon Lindley

Posted on December 1, 2018 by sbswebanne

1 December 2018, Dr Simon Lindley So pretty nigh universal has its use become, it is scarcely credible to think that the first vocal score of Watkins Shaw’s edition of Messiah only appeared as recently as sixty years ago. It … Continue reading →

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The Bright Seraphim burns for Simon Lindley in the Bach Choir’s 65th season.

Posted on October 11, 2015 by sbswebanne

In the 65th year of its foundation, Sheffield Bach Choir, widely regarded as one of the finest such groups in Britain, present Handel’s Samson at St Mark’s, Broomhill on Saturday 17 October 2015 at 7.30. Samson is one of Handel’s … Continue reading →

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