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April 2023
Musical Entertainers Tour
We have been invited to sing the sublime 'Lacrimosa' from Mozart's Requiem and maybe some other musical treats on this walking tour of Undercliffe Cemetery. Our choir has a special connection with Undercliffe Cemetery as at least 3 of our early professional musicians were laid to rest in this wonderful cemetery, and will feature in this fascinating tour. Do join us if you can, and all funds raised contribute to the upkeep of the cemetery. The choir will sing for…
Find out more »Mozart: Requiem
**EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED** TICKETS NOW ON SALE VIA BRADFORD THEATRES WEBSITE Mozart: Requiem Handel: Coronation Anthems with Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra Lorna James - Soprano Hannah Mason - Alto Joseph Doody - Tenor James Creswell - Bass Conductors - Ben Crick & Thomas Leech St George's Hall 29 April 2023 Bradford Festival Choral Society and Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra come together to bring you a sublime evening of classical masterpieces Mozart’s Requiem is an iconic masterpiece - much-loved and justifiably…
Find out more »June 2023
Choral Universe
An amazing - moving - intriguing variety of choral music awaits in our summer concert. Join us to explore a choral universe from ancient medieval pilgrimage songs to the whirling dance rhythms of Reena Esmail's TaReKiTa. We continue our commitment to programming music by women with wonderful music by Fanny Hensel, Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger and Reena Esmail, visit the star-soaked atmosphere of Ēriks Ešenvalds' Only in sleep, Stars and Morten Lauridsen's Sure on this shining night, look ahead to…
Find out more »October 2023
Come and Sing Mass in Blue
Embrace the thrill of choir in our afternoon vocal workshop. In an informal and relaxed atmosphere, choral expert and BFCS Musical Director Thomas Leech will take us through Will Todd's modern masterpiece with Assistant Musical Director, talented pianist and vocal coach Christopher Pulleyn. "Mass in Blue" is a breathtaking fusion of classical choral music with the vibrant and electrifying sounds of jazz. Composed by Will Todd, this unique and dynamic piece will sweep you off your feet with its rhythmic…
Find out more »November 2023
Mass in Blue
Will Todd's Mass in Blue is a modern choral classic - a dynamic, uplifting, and highly popular jazz setting of the Latin mass. The work features driving grooves and blues harmonies, brilliant choral writing and great moments of musical interplay between soprano soloist and choir. Our concert opens with extracts from Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts, before the world premiere of Lillie Harris's setting of Chaucer's 'Now welcome, somer', for choir and saxophone, and a beautiful setting of an Icelandic psalm…
Find out more »December 2023
Carols! Brass! Choir!
Join us for our traditional and hugely popular Christmas Concert - join in with favourite carols for audience, choir and brass, and sit back and enjoy a feast of seasonal music. We are delighted to welcome Rothwell Temperance Band - their stunning contribution to our Christmas concert is one of our season's musical highlights. Carols to join in with this year include: Once in royal David’s city Silent night God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen Hark! the herald…
Find out more »February 2024
Come and Sing workshop – Elijah
Embrace the thrill of choir in our vocal workshop. In an informal and relaxed atmosphere, BFCS Musical Director Thomas Leech, will take us through Mendelssohn's masterpiece, joined in the afternoon by our celebrity guest, Artistic Director of Gabrieli Consort, Paul McCreesh, as well as guest expert vocal coaches: Eleonore Cockerham, soprano, previously singing with the world-famous vocal ensemble VOCES8 Alex Kyle, conductor, singer and expert vocal coach. Some music-reading ability and choral experience will ensure you get the most out…
Find out more »March 2024
Mendelssohn – Elijah
This performance of Mendelssohn's magnificent oratorio is not to be missed! TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM BRADFORD THEATRES Mendelssohn’s powerful oratorio Elijah raises the roof at St George’s Hall as Bradford Festival Choral Society (shortlisted for the 2023 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards), Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and a glittering array of soloists bring this magnificent music to life. Packed with drama, this enduringly popular work is full of beautiful arias, dramatic recitatives, rousing choruses and colourful orchestration. First performed just ten…
Find out more »April 2024
Free Concert at Cliffe Castle, Keighley
Come and listen to us in Cliffe Castle as part of the Music at the Museum Series. We will be singing selected choruses from Mendelssohn's powerful oratorio Elijah, conducted by our Assistant Musical Director Christopher Pulleyn.
Find out more »June 2024
An Opera Odyssey
Join our historic award-winning choir, together with line-up of professional soloists who have performed with many of the UK’s biggest Opera companies, for a journey through some of opera's greatest and most loved choruses and arias, including Verdi’s Va Pensiero, Mascagni’s Easter Hymn and Bizet’s Habanera. Using the evening’s music to create a unique operatic story, the choir will take audiences on an exciting adventure, setting sail for a journey of discovery, peril, sadness and joy… Conducted by Assistant Musical…
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