2026 Events
Bach, Britten, Finzi & Parry
St Mary's Church, Bathwick
Saturday, 14 March 2026, 7.30 pm
BCG continues to celebrate its Platinum Anniversary year in their next concert with a vibrant tapestry of choral masterworks celebrating praise, devotion, and musical brilliance, while marking two significant milestones: the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s death and the 70th anniversary of Gerald Finzi’s.
The programme opens with Parry’s majestic I was glad, a resplendent anthem of welcome, before moving to Britten’s distinctive and imaginative writing in Rejoice in the Lamb and his luminous Te Deum and Jubilate in C. Finzi’s radiant Magnificat and the serene intimacy of Welcome, sweet and sacred feast offer contrasting moments of reflection and expressive warmth. The evening concludes with the brilliant counterpoint and spirited energy of Bach’s motet Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, bringing the concert to a jubilant close.
The programme opens with Parry’s majestic I was glad, a resplendent anthem of welcome, before moving to Britten’s distinctive and imaginative writing in Rejoice in the Lamb and his luminous Te Deum and Jubilate in C. Finzi’s radiant Magnificat and the serene intimacy of Welcome, sweet and sacred feast offer contrasting moments of reflection and expressive warmth. The evening concludes with the brilliant counterpoint and spirited energy of Bach’s motet Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, bringing the concert to a jubilant close.
Feel the Rhythm!
Freshford Memorial Hall, Freshford
Saturday, 20 June 2026, 6 pm
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You are warmly invited to join us for a special evening of music as Bath Cantata Group brings its 70th anniversary celebrations to a joyful and memorable close.
This landmark concert marks the culmination of a remarkable year for the choir, celebrating seven decades of music-making, friendship, community and artistic excellence. For this occasion Bath Cantata Group presents a vibrant and varied programme that reflects both its rich heritage and its continuing spirit of exploitation. The performance will feature John Rutter's Birthday Magrigals, a delightful and witty collection that blends Renaissance inspiration with Rutter's unmistakable contemporary charm. You'll also enjoy Bob Chilcott's A Little Jazz Mass, a lively and rhythmically engaging work that fuses traditional liturgical text with jazz influences, offering a fresh and uplifting listening experience. In addition, the programme will include a selection of beautifully arranged folk songs, celebrating storytelling, tradition and the warmth of communal singing. Whether you are a long-time supporter or discovering Bath Cantata Group for the first time, this promises to be an inspiring and enjoyable evening of music in the welcoming setting of Freshford Memorial Hall. We very music hope you can join us to celebrate this special milestone! |
BCG Choral Workshop - Duruflé Requiem
Saturday, 7 November 2026, 10am–4pm
St Luke's Church, Wellsway, Bath
Come and experience the beauty of Maurice Duruflé’s much-loved Requiem at Bath Cantata Group’s next choral workshop on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at St Luke’s Church, Wellsway, Bath.
Led by Neil Moore, with Will Ashworth at the piano, this enjoyable day is open to singers of all backgrounds and abilities. Whether you are a regular choral singer or simply looking to try something new, you will be warmly welcomed as we explore one of the most moving masterpieces in the choral repertoire.
Expect a day filled with wonderful music, inspiring singing, friendship, fun—and, of course, cake! Join us for a rewarding and uplifting musical experience in good company.
We look forward to singing with you.
Led by Neil Moore, with Will Ashworth at the piano, this enjoyable day is open to singers of all backgrounds and abilities. Whether you are a regular choral singer or simply looking to try something new, you will be warmly welcomed as we explore one of the most moving masterpieces in the choral repertoire.
Expect a day filled with wonderful music, inspiring singing, friendship, fun—and, of course, cake! Join us for a rewarding and uplifting musical experience in good company.
We look forward to singing with you.
The French Connection
St Mary's Church, Bathwick
Saturday, 28 November 2026, 7.30 pm
Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine
Langlais Messe Solennelle
Vierne Symphony No. 2, movt. 1
Duruflé Requiem
Langlais Messe Solennelle
Vierne Symphony No. 2, movt. 1
Duruflé Requiem
Bath Cantata Group warmly invites you to an evening of French sacred music of extraordinary beauty and power. Under the direction of Neil Moore, the choir presents Maurice Duruflé’s sublime Requiem, one of the most cherished choral works of the twentieth century, alongside Jean Langlais’s majestic Messe Solennelle for choir and organ. Completing the programme are Gabriel Fauré’s radiant Cantique de Jean Racine and the dramatic first movement of Louis Vierne’s Symphony No. 2 for organ, performed by Carleton Etherington. Featuring acclaimed soloists Ellen Griffiths (mezzo-soprano) and Orlando Barton Hodges (baritone), this richly atmospheric concert promises an unforgettable journey through the expressive heart of the French choral and organ tradition. Join us at St Mary’s Church, Bathwick, on Saturday 28 November 2026 at 7.30 pm.
