Leicester Bach Choir
"A friendly bunch who take the music but not ourselves seriously"
“The Leicester Bach Choir’s performance of Handel’s Messiah on 9 December was a triumph – combining passion, intensity, pace and an exquisite interplay of voices within the choir and with the excellent soloists. It provoked a deserved and extended standing ovation from a full hall. This is an excellent choir at the peak of its powers.” Sir Alan Tuckett
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“I listened to a recording of MESSIAH while driving home last night, and it had none of the dynamic range and theatricality of the choruses in your version. I am full of admiration for both conductor and chorus.” Ex-Musical Director of the National Theatre
Upcoming Concerts
Enthusiasts in Leicester and Leicestershire have been enjoying our concerts for 95 years.
We find the heart of classics from Bach to Rachmaninov, the soul of C20 English works by Vaughan Williams, Finzi & Britten, and the profound in C21 composers like Gjeilo & Whitacre.
Whatever your taste you will find a warm welcome, and wonderful music to enjoy.
A photo montage of our December 2023 Messiah Concert
“…that’s the beauty of having the Leicester Bach choir with us: the sound, the repertoire, the shared concentration of being in a live concert. Let’s hope this group of people will continue singing the music they like: difficult, uncompromising and compelling.”
“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your concert on Saturday evening – it was such a moving experience and I felt it was a privilege to be there. The whole programme was put together with such care. How lovely to hear that cello accompanying many of the pieces, and what an inspired idea to ask the audience not to applaud between items. It meant we could all take a deep breath and really appreciate each item.”
“The Leicester Bach Choir and their musical director Richard Laing once again presented an evening of moving and inspiring music in the magical setting of St James the Greater.”
Our Blog & Past Concerts
See details of recent Leicester Bach Choir concerts and reviews.
Exsultate Jubilate – Saturday 16th March 2024
Saturday 16th March 2024 St James the Greater, London Road, Leicester, LE2 1NE "A voice like spun gold and a face full of conviction." Features Joanne Lunn, international Baroque Soprano, with a small string orchestra, performing: Mozart - Exsultate JubilateScarlatti...
Sexual & Spiritual Love at St James on 16th March 2024
Leicester Bach Choir concert on 16th March performs music for choir and soprano, some by British composer & recent classic FM’s composer in residence, Patrick Hawes. Patrick set the raunchiest of biblical texts to explore different kinds and aspects of love. It...
Landmark Performances of Messiah by the LBC – 1988 International Exchange
Figure 1 Programmes and Posters from 1988. Image LBC Archive. LBC and Handel’s Messiah – Part 3 (Part 1 and Part 2 Here). LBC Archivist: Dr Jennifer Wilkinson © Dr Jennifer Wilkinson (permission is given to correct typographical errors but not to edit or alter without...
Messiah – Saturday 9th December 2023
The Leicester Bach Choir's performance of Handel's Messiah on 9 December was a triumph - combining passion, intensity, pace and an exquisite interplay of voices within the choir and with the excellent soloists. It provoked a deserved and extended standing ovation from...
1936 – LBC’s Historic Performance of Messiah at Church Langton
Figure 1 St Peter's Church Langton L-R Organ, Church, William Hanbury, Organ Plaque. Image © Dr Jennifer Wilkinson LBC and Handel’s Messiah – Part 2 LBC Archivist: Dr Jennifer Wilkinson © Dr Jennifer Wilkinson (permission is given to correct typographical errors but...
LBC and Handel’s Messiah – An Extraordinary Relationship
Figure 1 LBC Messiah Concert Programmes. Image LBC Archive © Dr Jennifer Wilkinson (permission is given to correct typographical errors but not to edit or alter without consent from Dr Jennifer Wilkinson) LBC Archivist: Dr Jennifer Wilkinson ... Welcome to the first...