Tag Archives: Sheffield Cathedral

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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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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Beautiful Brahms

Posted on October 7, 2019 by sbswebanne

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 … Continue reading →

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Messiah raises record amount for charity

Posted on December 18, 2018 by sbswebanne

18 December 2018 The choir enjoyed an exceptionally successful performance of Messiah in Sheffield Cathedral on Monday 3 December 2018, with audience reporting it to be our ‘best ever’! Everyone appreciated the National Festival Orchestra’s confident rendition, and the power … 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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Armed Man

Posted on November 10, 2018 by sbswebanne

The Choir is looking forward to singing The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins in Sheffield Cathedral on Saturday 17 November, with the National Festival Orchestra and soloists Nicola Hooke soprano, Hannah Mason mezzo soprano, Jeremy Dawson tenor and bass Thomas … Continue reading →

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Chair’s 5th anniversary

Posted on November 3, 2018 by sbswebanne

22 October 2018 It’s five years this October since Chris Walker was elected as Chair of Sheffield Bach Choir – and he isn’t likely to forget the date! ’Our eldest daughter gave birth to our first grandchild Elizabeth a few … Continue reading →

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Thomas plays Poulenc

Posted on September 19, 2018 by sbswebanne

Sheffield Telegraph 19 September 2018 Sheffield Bach Choir is thrilled that Thomas Corns, Director of Music at Sheffield Cathedral, will play at their ‘French Connection’ concert on 6 October. “I’m very much looking forward to playing Poulenc’s Concerto” said Thomas. … Continue reading →

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Rising stars move mountains to sing Bach in hometown Sheffield

Posted on April 5, 2018 by sbswebanne

Sheffield Telegraph 5 April 2018 Booking musicians with growing national reputations is difficult; getting them a second time following a postponement is well-nigh impossible – but not when they are committed to singing in their hometown! Rising stars Anna Harvey … Continue reading →

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