“The choir has an excellent history of well-focused performances” (Dr Brian Hick, Lark Reviews)
Recent Events
2018
Saturday 8th December 2018
Carols and Christmas Music for Choir and Audience
With the Cinque Ports Brass
“An exhilarating ‘Torches! Torches!’ followed by the mellow glow of Berlioz’ ‘Shepherd’s Farewell’ set the tone. Throughout, the crisp rhythms of the choir and the clear diction added to the sense of immediacy… All involved were on fine form throughout”. (Brian Hick, Lark Reviews)
Saturday 6th October 2018
Rossini Stabat Mater; Franck Psalm 150; Puccini Requiem; Schubert Tantum Ergo
With the Sussex Concert Orchestra
Brahms Requiem
Brahms Requiem at the De La Warr Pavilion, with the Sussex Concert Orchestra
Best of British A fundraising lecture recital by BCS’s Director of Music, Kenneth Roberts
2017
Handel Messiah
“Kenneth Roberts brought a dramatic intensity to his reading which helped keep the narrative moving rapidly. Choral singing was crisp and responsive throughout, with clear articulation of the text and very tight rhythms. ‘And He shall purify’, ‘Behold the Lamb of God’ and ‘All we like sheep’ were particularly clear in attack and clarity of part singing.” (Dr. Brian Hick, http://www.larkreviews.co.uk).
Vivaldi Magnificat, Monteverdi Beatus Vir, selections of works by Purcell
Carols & Christmas Music for Choir and Audience
“Bexhill Choral Society was in splendid voice for its traditional concert of carols and Christmas music. A very large audience joined the choir and Cinque Ports Brass for an evening which brimmed over with good things. It may have been cold outside, but our hearts had been warmed by a wonderful evening”. (Dr. Brian Hick, http://www.larkreviews.co.uk).
2016
Puccini Messa di Gloria; Poulenc Gloria
Love: Hopeless Love! A fundraising lecture recital by BCS’s Director of Music Kenneth Roberts
Haydn Creation
Have a “Hallelujah” morning! – an open Messiah workshop
“Such an uplifting morning!” “A joy!” “BCS people so friendly and welcoming” (feedback from participants)
Carols and Christmas music for choir and audience including Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols
