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1 CONCERT SEASON 2017/2018

2 2017/2018 AT A GLANCE Thu 28 th Sep pm p1 LUX AETERNA Thu 26 th Oct pm p2 JOHN RUTTER CONDUCTS FAURÉ'S REQUIEM W WELCOME elcome to The Bach Choir's 142nd season of concerts, in which we explore the theme of darkness into light. Westminster Cathedral is the ideal venue for our opening concert Lux Aeterna on 28th September, featuring music for choir and organ by Rachmaninov, Howells, Tippett and others an opportunity for you to hear some of the music that we take on tour to the Netherlands in the first week of October. The Bach Choir is always in demand at Christmas, and I am delighted that this year's festive performances include the Choir's own celebration in the Cadogan Hall on 22nd December in which we hope to feature the winning carol in a new competition launching this autumn. In 2018 we have three performances in the Royal Festival Hall in which I hope there is something for all, from Haydn's Nelson Mass and Bach's St Matthew Passion to Esenvald's beautiful Passion and Resurrection and Prokofiev's captivating Alexander Nevsky, originally conceived as the soundtrack for the 1938 film of the same name. I look forward very much to sharing some of this wonderful music with you. David Hill, Music Director of The Bach Choir p2 p3 p3 p3 p4 p5 p6 p7 p8 p9 Sat 11 th Nov pm & 7pm ROYAL BRITISH LEGION FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE Wed 6 th Dec pm & 7.30pm JOHN RUTTER S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2017 Sun 10 th Dec pm CHRISTMAS CLASSICS Wed 13 th & Thu 14 th Dec pm ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Fri 22 nd Dec pm CAROLS AT CADOGAN Tue 6 th Mar pm NELSON MASS Sun 18 th Mar am ST MATTHEW PASSION Thu 3 rd May pm ALEXANDER NEVSKY Sat 5 th May am COME & SING ST MATTHEW PASSION Summer 2018 OUTREACH CONCERT 2 Book now by calling

3 LUX AETERNA THURSDAY 28 TH SEPTEMBER 2017 WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL 7.30pm Conductor DAVID HILL Organ PHILIP SCRIVEN VESPERS (EXTRACTS) Rachmaninov usic has always been a source of hope M and light in troubled times. In this programme of works for choir and organ, we take you on a journey spanning nearly 500 years. The Bach Choir is delighted to return to Westminster Cathedral for this celebration of a cappella music. #LuxAeterna TICKETS O NATA LUX Tallis AVE VERUM CORPUS Byrd NUNC DIMITTIS Arvo Pärt BLOW THE TRUMPET IN THE NEW MOON James MacMillan SPIRITUALS FROM A CHILD OF OUR TIME Tippett REQUIEM (EXTRACTS) Howells Plus selected organ works Book now at thebachchoir.org.uk 1

4 JOHN RUTTER CONDUCTS FAURÉ'S REQUIEM ROYAL BRITISH LEGION FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE THURSDAY 26 TH OCTOBER 2017 ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, LONDON 7.30pm SATURDAY 11 TH NOVEMBER 2017 ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON 2pm & 7pm ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Conductor: JOHN RUTTER Violin KERSON LEONG THE TEMPLE CHURCH CHOIR FANTASIA ON A THEME BY THOMAS TALLIS Vaughan Williams VISIONS (LONDON PREMIERE) John Rutter HYMN TO THE CREATOR OF LIGHT John Rutter REQUIEM Fauré Baritone MATTHEW BROOK Conductor: LT COL KEVIN ROBERTS T he Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance takes place at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 11 November 2017, the day before Remembrance Sunday. The Festival commemorates all those who have lost their lives in conflicts. There are two performances, a matinee at 2pm and an evening performance at 7pm, the latter attended by the Royal Family. Highlights of the performance which includes special guest artists, military bands and a drumhead service, are broadcast on BBC TV and radio. TICKETS Contact the RPO office on for more information. TICKETS Available from: britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/remembranceevents/festival-of-remembrance-2017/ 2 Book now by calling

5 JOHN RUTTER S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2017 WEDNESDAY 6 TH DECEMBER 2017 ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON 3pm & 7.30pm ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Conductor: JOHN RUTTER on t miss this firm festive D favourite at the magnificent Royal Albert Hall, brimming with sing-along carols, rousing fanfares, festive works and John Rutter's annual quiz to fill you with Christmas sparkle and Yuletide cheer. Organ ANDREW LUCAS TICKETS THE KING'S SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS CHRISTMAS CLASSICS oin The Bach Choir, Philharmonia J Orchestra and The Young Singers for a wonderful concert featuring a selection of Christmas carols and orchestral classics. SUNDAY 10 TH DECEMBER 2017 ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL 3pm Baritone NEAL DAVIES THE YOUNG SINGERS PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Conductor: DAVID HILL TICKETS ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION arols old and new sung by C The Bach Choir and special guests, accompanied by the Royal British Legion's own Central Band. WEDNESDAY 13 TH & THURSDAY 14 TH DECEMBER 2017 THE GUILDHALL, LONDON 7pm Conductor: PHILIP SCRIVEN TICKETS 40 or : concert (including wine and soft drinks) 210: concert + champagne reception + post-concert black tie dinner (Thu 14 th only) rpride@britishlegion.org.uk Book now at thebachchoir.org.uk 3

6 CAROLS at CADOGAN FRIDAY 22 ND DECEMBER 2017 CADOGAN HALL 7.30pm LONDON CITY BRASS Conductor DAVID HILL Percussion MATTHEW GREEN NIGEL BATES Organ PHILIP SCRIVEN adogan Hall is the perfect setting for C a festive evening of Christmas music sung by The Bach Choir, with the eight-piece London City Brass and Philip Scriven at the organ. Start your long weekend of Christmas celebrations in style with a selection of some of the best carols old and new, and of course plenty of opportunity to stretch the vocal cords and join The Bach Choir in singing your favourites. #CarolsAtCadogan TICKETS Book now by calling

7 NELSON MASS TUESDAY 6 TH MARCH 2018 ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL 7.30pm Carolyn Sampson PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Conductor DAVID HILL ICH BIN DER WELT ABHANDEN GEKOMMEN Mahler, arr Gottwald QUIET CITY Copland T ravel from darkness to light in works connected by a common theme; whether relating to faith or anxiety about war, all of the music in this concert reflects the pathway to salvation. Join us for this musical journey. Soprano CAROLYN SAMPSON Tenor ANDREW TORTISE PASSION AND RESURRECTION Esenvalds MISSA IN ANGUSTIIS NELSON MASS Haydn Mezzo KATHRYN RUDGE Baritone JAMES PLATT #BachNelsonMass TICKETS Book now at thebachchoir.org.uk 5

8 St MATTHEW PASSION SUNDAY 18 TH MARCH 2018 ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL 11am Ed Lyon FLORILEGIUM Conductor DAVID HILL Organ PHILIP SCRIVEN ST MATTHEW PASSION JS Bach T he Bach Choir s annual performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion, sung in English, is a much-anticipated fixture in London's musical calendar. Join The Bach Choir, David Hill and the period instrument ensemble Florilegium for this Passion Sunday performance. Evangelist ED LYON Christus MARK STONE Soprano ELIZABETH WATTS Mezzo-soprano JENNIFER JOHNSTON Tenor NICKY SPENCE Bass BRINDLEY SHERRATT Please note, there is a long lunch interval between Parts I and II. Part II begins at 2.15pm. #BachStMatthew TICKETS Book now by calling

9 ALEXANDER NEVSKY THURSDAY 3 RD MAY 2018 ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL 7.30pm Hilary Summers PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Conductor DAVID HILL CHICHESTER PSALMS Bernstein AGNUS DEI Barber SYMPHONIC DANCES FROM WEST SIDE STORY Bernstein T wo modern day masterpieces: Prokofiev s Alexander Nevsky and Bernstein s Chichester Psalms. Alexander Nevsky, which has been described as the greatest movie score ever written, incorporates folk melodies, the sorrow of the battlefield and a battle which builds to a spectacular climax. Alongside this we have Bernstein s musical depiction of peace and unity using a magical blend of the Christian choral tradition and Hebrew verse. ALEXANDER NEVSKY Prokofiev Mezzo-soprano HILARY SUMMERS Countertenor SIMON PONSFORD #BachNevsky TICKETS Book now at thebachchoir.org.uk 7

10 COME & SING: St MATTHEW PASSION A TRAINING DAY FOR CHORAL SINGERS Led by DAVID HILL SATURDAY 5 TH MAY am ST SEPULCHRE-WITHOUT-NEWGATE, HOLBORN, LONDON avid Hill leads singers through the choruses D from Bach's St Matthew Passion. Singers of all levels welcome and members of The Bach Choir will be there to give support throughout the day, which concludes with an informal performance featuring a soloist in the role of Evangelist. #ComeAndSingSMP TICKETS 20 (STUDENTS 5) Audience tickets: 5 50% discount for The Bach Choir Friends JOIN THE BACH CHOIR FRIENDS T he Bach Choir Friends are the vital core of an appreciative and discerning audience. Your support is an important part of helping us to continue our good work. As a thank you we offer a range of benefits to enhance your experience with us: 15% discount on tickets For all concerts promoted by The Bach Choir Complimentary concert drinks for you and your guests For all concerts promoted by The Bach Choir Our annual party Invitation only rehearsals Discounted recordings and merchandise 50% discount on Come & Sing days A regular Friends newsletter Exclusive access to the Insights area of our website Your name listed in the Friends section of our concert programmes 54 per annum by Direct Debit ( 57 if paid by cheque) Under 25s: 30 per annum by Direct Debit ( 33 if paid by cheque) To join The Bach Choir Friends scheme, please friends@thebachchoir.org.uk 8 Book now by calling

11 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT COMING SOON SUMMER 2018 FEATURING CHILDREN FROM THE BACH CHOIR S OUTREACH PROGRAMME

12 TICKETS All tickets for concerts promoted by The Bach Choir are available from: thebachchoir.org.uk or The Bach Choir Ticket Office on Tickets for Royal Festival Hall concerts can also be booked via Southbank Centre on GROUP TICKET OFFER Get a 20% discount when you book ten or more tickets. To book group tickets for Royal Festival Hall concerts please call Southbank Centre on To book group tickets for Carols at Cadogan please call The Bach Choir Ticket Office on STUDENT TICKETS 5 for all concerts at the Royal Festival Hall and our Come & Sing days. thebachchoir.org.uk facebook.com/thebachchoir twitter.com/thebachchoir Concert details are subject to change. Picture credits: p1: Choir Sim Canetty-Clarke; p5: Carolyn Sampson Marco Borggreve; p6: Ed Lyon Fabrice Lachant; p7: Hilary Summers Claire Newman-Williams; All other choir pictures Beau Image & Photography. Brochure design by The Good Folk.