Recently, our Musical Director David Hill sat down with soprano Elizabeth Watts to discuss Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor and her role in The Bach Choir’s exciting 2026/27 season.
Elizabeth will be joining us for several performances this season, beginning with our upcoming concert of Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor at Westminster Cathedral on Thursday 29 October.
In this conversation, David and Elizabeth share some of their favourite moments from this extraordinary work, exploring the music and what makes it so special to perform. Elizabeth also gives us a glimpse into her preparation process, revealing what goes on behind the scenes as she gets ready to bring a piece like this to life.
They also explore the unique relationship between conductor and soloist – the trust, communication and shared musical understanding that help transform the notes on the page into a compelling performance.
Watch the full interview for an insight into the music, the preparation and the partnership behind Mozart’s remarkable masterpiece.
Join us on Thursday 29 October to hear Elizabeth Watts perform Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor with The Bach Choir, alongside works by Brahms and Clara Schumann at Westminster Cathedral.
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In this exclusive interview between David Hill and Elizabeth Watts, you can find out what Elizabeth’s favourite pieces of music to sing are and hear her give a brilliant introduction to Vaughan Williams’ The Garden of Proserpine which we’re due to sing together very shortly.
You can hear The Bach Choir, Roderick Williams, Elizabeth Watts and Philharmonia Orchestra perform some of Vaughan Williams’ finest works including A Sea Symphony and The Garden of Proserpine at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Thursday 17 November.
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