Choir makes big splash in Bath

The Croydon choir has returned from a triumphant two-day tour of Bath.  The choir appeared in three venues, including Bath Abbey, where an estimated 400-strong audience heard it sing a six-piece set culminating in the Hallelujah Chorus.  Verger Michael Robinson praised the choir for a performance which matched the abbey’s inspirational setting while musical director Richard Hoyle hailed it as among the finest he had conducted.

The choir at Bath Abbey - inspirational performance

The choir sang at Prior Park College on June 3 and at St John the Baptist, Batheaston, on June 4 – having sung at Bath Abbey earlier in the day.  Choir accompanist Lana Bode gave scintillating solo performances at both evening performances, featuring works by Haydn, Schubert, Debussy, Chopin and Joplin.

Choir sings at Prior Park College

Musical director Richard Hoyle and pianist Lana Bode at Prior Park

St John the Baptist, Batheaston - venue for June 4 concert

Staging en route to Batheaston

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