Concerts
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J S Bach Mass in B minor
Saturday 18 March 2023 at 7:30pmSherborne AbbeyBach opens a vista to the universe. After experiencing him, people feel there is meaning to life after all. Helmut Walcha Join us for one of the most celebrated works in the choral repertoire, with top soloists and period orchestra – and a belated birthday celebration! We’re delighted that…
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Ave Maria
Saturday 26 November 2022 at 7:30pmSherborne AbbeyOur annual concert of choral music from across the ages celebrating Advent and the Christmas season. There will be familiar and new carols to enjoy and discover, and the concert will include the world premiere of a setting of the ancient Advent Antiphons by David Bednall, our fortieth anniversary…
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A Royal Occasion
Saturday 9 July 2022 at 7:30pmSherborne AbbeyThe final concert in our return season celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with music performed at Royal occasions across the centuries, including lots of familiar favourites such as Handel’s Coronation Anthems and Parry’s I was glad, along with some less well known gems too. Join us to celebrate our…
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Elgar: The Kingdom
Monday 2 May 2022 at 7:30pmSherborne AbbeySherborne Festival Chorus Conductor: Paul Ellis Soprano: Claire Rutter Mezzo soprano: Frances Bourne Tenor: Rhys Batt Bass: Craig Bissex Chameleon Arts Orchestra Part of Sherborne Abbey Festival After the long enforced break from singing, we’re delighted to be part of the Festival Chorus again and to be returning to…
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Spring Baroque
Saturday 19 March 2022 at 7:30pmSherborne Abbeywith period ensemble Our spring concert takes us back to the Baroque era, to the genius of Bach, always a chamber choir favourite, and to the glories of Salzburg Cathedral, the amazing setting for which Heinrich Biber wrote most of his music. We’re very excited to be welcoming a…
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From darkness to light
Saturday 4 December 2021 at 7:30pmSherborne AbbeyOur first concert for two years! We can’t wait to be performing in public and in the wonderful setting of Sherborne Abbey after such a long enforced break. We’re looking forward to welcoming our loyal audience back and to sharing some wonderful choral music from across the ages to…