We are deeply saddened by the death of our Vice President, Dame Felicity Lott — a true champion of music-making and an artist of extraordinary warmth, generosity and grace.
Felicity’s support for The Bach Choir over many years meant so much to us all. Her remarkable musicianship and enduring commitment to choral music inspired singers, audiences and fellow musicians alike.
We send our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with her. She will be greatly missed.
About Felicity
Felicity Lott made her début at English National Opera in 1975 and sang the great Mozart and Strauss roles at the Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne, in Munich, Vienna, New York, Chicago and in Paris at the Opéra Bastille, Opéra Comique, Palais Garnier and Châtelet, where she also appeared in operettas by Lehár and Offenbach.
The Bach Choir performed alongside Felicity on many occasions, notably in the Choir’s annual St Matthew Passion concerts. Her final appearance with the Choir was in 1998, when Sir David Willcocks conducted his last St Matthew Passion after 38 years as Musical Director. She became a Vice President of The Bach Choir in 2006.
