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We are an amateur choir of 40-50 members, passionate about achieving the highest possible standards. We give three to four concerts a year, in and around Reading , some a cappella, others with professional soloists & instrumentalists. Our repertoire is very varied - from the Renaissance to the 21st century - and our programmes are stimulating, sometimes challenging, and often include unusual or lesser known works. Recent concerts have included choral masterpieces such as Monteverdi's Vespers of 1640, J.S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion and Mass in B minor, together with works spanning more than 5 centuries of composition from countries around the world. Workshop weekends and an active social life are an integral part of choir activities. For reviews of some our our recent concerts including, St. Matthew Passion March 2008, Douai Abbey June 2008, Dorchester Abbey January 2009 and Douai Abbey April 2009. follow this link |
Our Music Director will be standing down after our March 2010 concert having
completed almost 6½ years. During that time he has developed the choir's technical ability, and
reached many new heights with many very memorable performances. The Choir will deeply miss him. Matthew Hamilton has been appointed to succeed JanJoost. Follow this link to read Matthew's biography. JanJoost's final performance with Reading Bach choir will be a performance of Monteverdi's choral masterpiece - Vespro della Beata Vergine (Vespers for the Blessed Virgin of 1610). Follow this link to see our current season's programme. Click on this link to see our repertoire from the last 3 seasons. |
For a copy of our seasons brochure follow this link. Interested in joining us? Find out more Call our Membership Secretary on 0118 988 2437 or send an e-mail. |