Easter Concert
Added 23/03/10
This week we have organised a charity performance of Stainer's Crucifixion at St Matthew's Church, Darlely Abbey. We have invited singers from across Derby to join us to sing this work in order to raise funds for the Haiti Appeal. The concert performance will be at 8pm on 27 March. For anyone interesting in singing this work with us and supporting the Haiti Appeal it is not too late to join us on Wednesday 24 March for a rehearsal.
For more details, click here.
Spring Concert
Added 11/01/10
On March 13th 2010 we would like to welcome you to an evening of inspirational music including Haydn’s Te Deum Walton’s Coronation Te Deum, Poulenc’s beautiful Gloria & the increasingly popular Szymanoski Stabat Mater. The choir, led by their superb conductor Richard Roddis, will bring drama and intensity to these challenging works and our outstanding team of soloists include the magical voice of soprano Claire Seaton.
For more details, click here.
First Concert of the Season
Added 16/11/09
This week sees the first performance of our 51st season. Derby Bach Choir will be performing Bach's Christmas Oratorio and Canata 140, Wachet Auf!, this Saturday 21 November in Derby Cathedral. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
For more details, click here.
Welcome Back
Added 23/6/09
Welcome back to our Autumn/Winter season. This season includes a performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio in Derby Cathedral as well as a selection from the Messiah and Carols at the Cathedral in December. This season also features our traditional Carol's at Kedleston later on in December. We hope you can join us at our forthcoming concerts.
For more details, click here.
Summer has started!
Added 23/6/09
A week of concerts to celebrate 50 years of Derby Bach Choir has started. Come and sing with the choir tonight when you can join in Vivaldi's Gloria AND on Saturday watch a tremendous performance of Verdi's Requiem.
For more details, click here.
The Sixteen named Artist of the Year
Added 15/6/09
Classic FM has named The Sixteen Artist of the Year, ahead of popular names such as Placido Domingo and John Williams. The Sixteen are coming to Derby for the first time for a thrilling concert on 20 June.
For more details, click here.
Summer festival tickets on sale
Added 30/4/09
Tickets are now on sale for a series of exciting concerts this summer. In our festival week in June Derby Bach Choir sings Verdi's Requiem, invites you to come and sing Vivaldi and invites the wonderful The Sixteen to Derby for the first time.
For more details on all these concerts, click here.
REVIEW: "An eloquent, exciting work"
Added 12/4/09
"Derby Bach Choir's fiftieth birthday celebrations are certainly turning out to be memorable, not least for producing a new large-scale work for chorus and orchestra that deserves to enter the repertoire..."
Read the full review by clicking here.
Thrilling World Premiere!
Added 5/4/09
Derby Bach Choir's world premiere of Richard Roddis' Lauda Creatoris was greeted with a standing ovation last night. What a thrilling way to celebrate the choir's 50th birthday and ten years of Richard as the choir's conductor.
For forthcoming concert details, click here.
World Premiere in April
Added 8/1/09
Derby Bach Choir's renowned conductor, Richard Roddis, has written a new work to be performed by the choir in April as part of its 50th birthday celebrations.
Find out more by clicking here.
Bach with a bang!
Added 25/11/08
A stupendous performance by Derby Bach Choir last Saturday of Bach's Mass in B Minor went down with much applause. Superb soloists and fabulous baroque orchestra
For details on forthcoming concerts, click here.
Bach on sale
Added 3/10/08
Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a thrilling performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor on 22 November 2008
For more concert details, click here.
Gold for Derby Bach Choir
Added 8/9/08
Derby Bach Choir is celebrating the start of its fiftieth anniversary! An exciting programme of concerts and events is planned. Click on our events page for more.
And for the full press release, click here.
Join our choir!
Added 23/8/08
Derby Bach Choir is a friendly group of singers - our new season is about to start, why not join us? The first rehearsal is on 10th Spetember 2008
To find out more, click here
We're on Facebook
Added 17/8/08
Derby Bach Choir has its own dedicated facebook group
To join the group and keep up to date with the choir, click here
CONCERT success
Added 23/6/08
The choir performed a rousing rendition of Vaughan Williams, Five Tudor Portraits on Saturday, segmented with sixteenth century madrigals sung in costume by chamber group, Orina.
For more details on forthcoming concerts click here
PRESS RELEASE: Tudor splendour
Added 18/6/08
Tudor splendour for summer concert. Derby Bach Choir will be reliving...
For the full press release click here
CONCERT: Tickets on sale
Added 11/5/08
Tickets are now on sale for our next concert - Vaughan Williams, Five Tudor Portraits. The concert will also include sixteenth century madrigals performed in costume and dance!
For more details click here
CONCERT: You came and sung!
Added 11/5/08
Thank you to everybody who came and sung with Derby Bach Choir on Sat 10th May. A good time was had by all, in beautiful surroundings and glorious sunshine!
To find out how to support the choir in other ways, click here
CONCERT: Come and Sing!
Added 6/5/08
This coming Saturday, 10th May, you can join Derby Bach Choir in Duffield where we'll be singing Purcell's beautiful Dido & Aeneas.
For more details click here
CONCERT: A day with Derby Bach Choir
Added 26/4/08
Come and Sing or Come and Play with Derby Bach Choir on 10 May 2008. It's a chance to meet the choir, join in with some fantastic singing and have some fun!
For more details click here
REVIEW: "Warmth and precision"
20/03/08
"Gearing up for its golden jubilee celebrations next year, Derby Bach Choir produced a superb account of J S Bach's St Matthew Passion..."
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REVIEW: "A Resplendent Impact"
27/11/06
"Derby Bach Choir made its contribution to the Mozart anniversary with conductor Richard Roddis directing a fine, dramatic account of the Requiem..."
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REVIEW: "Simply Stunning"
9/3/06
"This was the third performance of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius Derby Bach Choir has given in the last fifteen years..."
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REVIEW: "Boldness and conviction"
1/12/05
"Solomon is the most sensuous of Handel's biblical oratorios, with its remarkable combination of grandeur and intimacy..."
Click here to read the review in full.