Hearing a choir singing well together is an experience that gives so many audiences goosebumps – it’s why group singing continues to fill concert halls, places of worship and even sporting venues all around the world. But does the setting you hear them in affect the way that it makes you feel?
Musical Director David Hill’s view
In our history at The Bach Choir we’re very proud to have sung in some of the world’s top concert halls including Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall and many more. We’ve sung alongside some of the world’s top orchestras and accompanists, too, which has been a privilege – but for some works, less is more.
This is something that David Hill knows all about – in this video below, he tells us about his first experience of hearing a choir singing alone and why sometimes even the orchestra are as transfixed as the audience.
The Bach Choir sing Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers)
As David says above, it’s so easy to become transfixed by a choir singing without accompaniment. We’re very excited to be singing a programme full of music for choir and organ soon at Holy Trinity Sloane Square – this is one of the pieces we’ll be singing which is Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers).
Into Spring: East Meets West
If you found yourself absorbed in this performance, know that the acoustic of Holy Trinity Sloane Square and, of course, your presence will ramp up the experience even more. Into Spring: East Meets West is an opportunity to get closer than ever to The Bach Choir in the intimate venue of Holy Trinity Sloane Square – we’ll be singing music by Rachmaninov, Kodály, Tavener and McDowall on the night. Find out more and book your tickets here.