Bath Bach Festival Weekend

This is the sixth Festival in the current series, but Bach Festivals have been taking place at intervals in Bath for 50 years.

The Festival is organised and promoted by the Chantry Singers, one of the leading small choirs in the South West, conducted by their Music Director, Elizabeth Bates, who founded the choir, and is the inspiration behind the Festival.

There are seven events:

Organ Recital in Bath Abbey - 'Bach the Improviser'
David Briggs
1.00pm Friday 18th April 2008

Choral Concert in St John's Church South Parade - 'Bach Family' the Chantry Singers and soloists; the Parley of Instruments
7.30pm Friday 18th April 2008

Masterclass at the Brunswick Room, Guildhall - 'Bach and the Solo Singer'.
Stephen Varcoe
10.30am Saturday 19th April 2008

Special Instrumental Event at the Banqueting Room, Guildhall - 'Baching Mad'
The Classic Buskers
3.00pm Saturday 19th April 2008

Choral and Solo voice concert in Bath Abbey - 'Jauchzet Gott!'
The Chantry Singers; Steinitz Bach Players; Robin Blaze; Dame Emma Kirkby; Nathan Vale; Stephen Varcoe

Festival Reception at the Victoria Gallery
Admission by ticket (to be acquired in advance) only
9.45pm Saturday 19th April 2008

Chamber Ensemble Concert at the Banqueting Room, Guildhall - 'Bach and Sons'
Florilegium
3.00pm Sunday 20th April 2008

For further details, including how to buy tickets, please go to our web-site: www.chantry-singers.org.uk

The Festival is supported by Friends of the Choir, by individual donations, and by Roper Rhodes.
the Chantry Singers - Regd Charity no.1034560

If you require accommodation during the Bach Festival Weekend, click the 'Where to Stay' button on the left hand side of the screen. This will provide you with an online booking service for accommodation in Bath and the surrounding area. Alternatively, contact our Personal Booking Service on + 44 (0) 844 847 5256.