Bath Choral Society

More about the programme

Was ever a tragic love story more poignantly told?  Dido & Aeneas, the seventeenth century gem depicting the abandonment of the Queen of Carthage, is a serious contender for the greatest English opera of all time.  Purcell’s take on the story from Virgil’s Aeneid involves the chorus at every stage of the action.  Underpinned with a powerful immediacy and simplicity, it has long had a broad appeal.  The work’s emotional climax, “When I am laid in earth”, is as devastating as it is exquisite.

This concert performance is paired with another great masterpiece from the Baroque – Handel’s Dixit Dominus.  Handel, ever a master of drama, brings to this choral Psalm setting a range of colours so broad that it might even take fans of his Messiah by surprise.

More about Bath Choral Society

Bath Choral Society is an auditioned choir of 90 voices, drawing its membership from Bath and the surrounding area.  It is one of the longest- established choral societies in the country and sings a wide range of sacred and secular choral music with leading soloists and orchestras, under the baton of its Music Director, Katrine Reimers.

Pre-concert Grazing Boards available before this event.

Why not enjoy a light bite in the foyer before the concert from 12pm;

Choose from:

Mediterannean grazing board (V): Hummus, basil pesto, olives, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, stuffed peppers

Charcuterie & Cheese grazing board: Serrano ham, chorizo, salami, vintage cheddar, tomato chutney, grapes

Fish grazing board: Smoked salmon, smoked salmon mousse, garlic and chilli prawns, smoked mackerel

Middle Eastern Chicken grazing board: Grilled chicken shawarma, smoked tomato hummus, tzatziki, stuffed peppers, rice & mint stuffed vine leaves, flatbreads

Middle Eastern grazing board (V): Dressed herb and apricot couscous, smoked tomato hummus, stuffed peppers, rice & mint stuffed vine leaves, whipped feta, flatbreads

All platters are served with bread. (V) = Vegetarian.

Available to book up to 3pm on Mon 4 May.

Pre-order now at checkout after choosing your concert tickets. If you already have concert tickets click here