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Some more interesting links about the B Minor Mass. HISTORY OF THE B MINOR MASS and for the techies amongst you: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Vocal/BWV232.htm  

If you missed the St Peter’s Singers performance of the B Minor Mass in Halifax last week (read all about it here http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/lifestyle/the-guide-arts-and-entertainment/reviews/choir-does-justice-to-bach-s-greatest-hits-compilation-1-4313559) then you will definitely want to hear Simon Lindley conducting the Sheffield Bach Society in Sheffield Cathedral on … Continue reading →

Conductor Simon Lindley reflects on the B Minor Mass, its history and relationship with Yorkshire – yes, Arthur Sullivan conducted what is reputed to be the first complete performance of the mass in Britain (outside London) in Leeds in 1886. … Continue reading →

A richly moving performance of the Messiah on December 5th saw the audience in a packed Sheffield Cathedral leap to their feet for a standing ovation. Soloists Philippa Hyde, Alison Hudson, Stephen Liley, and Alex Ashworth were splendid, and the … Continue reading →

Super concert on November 19th, with the excellent National Festival Orchestra, playing the orchestral symphony in the Hymn of Praise. What a treat! Hope we entertained the dedicated Occupiers outside (at least those who came in to the concert really … Continue reading →

At a meeting of the full Yorkshire Libraries and Information (YLI) Council held on Friday 30th September, an in principle decision was taken to close the Yorkshire Libraries and Information Music and Drama collection and service as it currently exists. … Continue reading →

The Bach choir now has facebook pages – sign up and be a Facebook friend! Just search fb for Sheffield Bach Choir and you will find us there. You can invite your fb friends to concerts, and generally be likeable!

A fabulous concert on Monday 19th September by Dr Simon Lindley and David Greed at Nether Green Methodist Church. What a treat – we heard every aspect of the beautiful Father Willis organ. And raised a good sum for the … Continue reading →

Listen up! Simon Lindley will be on BBC Radio Sheffield on Thursday morning, 15 September 2011, on Rony Robinson’s show.