Reviews and News
London Mozart Players' 2024 Christmas Concert
The London Mozart Players' Christmas concert held Saturday, 14th December 2024 at St John's in Upper Norwood was, once again, a wonderful and well-attended event and the Croydon Bach Choir were thrilled and honoured to be invited to participate again for yet another year. The London Mozart Players' brass players were absolutely outstanding, as always. A special mention must be made of Father John from St John's, whose welcoming remarks, humorous introductions and jokes added an extra layer of warmth and charm to the proceedings. The overall atmosphere was one of joy, camaraderie, and celebration.
Christmas 2024 Concert Review
Croydon Bach Choir's Christmas concert on Saturday, 7th December 2024 at St Matthew's Church was a festive treat for the ears, featuring a delightful mix of classic and contemporary choral works. Under the expert direction of Tim Horton, the choir, as always, gave a polished and engaging performance. The first half of the programme comprised the beautiful Messe de Minuit pour Noel by Charpentier, as well as the haunting In Terra Pax by Finzi. In the second half the choir performed Britten's A Ceremony of Carols and Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols. The two professional soloists, Belinda Evans (soprano) and Julian Empett (baritone) both achieved standout performances. Despite the inclement weather, the church was packed with enthusiastic audience members, who were treated to complimentary festive refreshments during the interval. The choir's attention to detail and professional organisation made for a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Overall, the concert was a resounding success, and a testament to the power of choral music to bring people together in celebration.
St Matthew's Church Defibrillator
On 16th June 2024, the Croydon Bach Choir's generosity and commitment to community wellbeing were celebrated when the Archdeacon of Croydon, Greg Prior, blessed the newly installed defibrillator at a special service St Matthew's Church, our regular rehearsal and concert venue.
The purchase of this life-saving device, made possible by the financial contribution of the Croydon Bach Choir, along with other hirers of the church, will benefit church visitors and the general public alike.
The Croydon Bach Choir is proud to have contributed to the safety and health of our local community and hope this defibrillator serves as a symbol of our heartfelt dedication.
