Dixit Dominus

A Double Bill of Baroque Masterpieces
The Handful Chamber Choir presents a double bill of choral masterpieces by two giants of the Baroque era.  Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Bach’s Magnificat are both beautiful sacred settings, first performed in the early 18th century and still considered some of the composers’ finest works.  For this unmissable concert, the choir will be singing alongside professional instrumentalists and soloists in an evening of exquisite music.

With Lilium Convallium: An Early Music Ensemble
Founded in 2019 by The Handful’s Musical Director, Vicente Chavarría, Lilium Convallium focuses on music from the 17th and 18th centuries and showcases the talent of alumni of the Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music in London. To bolster their forces, the ensemble will be joined by organist Alan Fellows and guest wind and brass players.

Featuring Five Soloists
Eleanor Bray - Soprano
Natalie Houlston - Soprano
Collin Shay - Countertenor
James Botcher - Tenor
Matthew Nicholls - Bass-Baritone

“Absolutely superb - the best choral singing I’ve heard in a long time.”
 audience feedback

The Handful’s 20 Year Legacy
The Handful is a vibrant and ambitious chamber choir based in Bath. Founded over 20 years ago, the choir started out as a small ‘handful’ of experienced singers.  With former Musical Directors Christopher Finch and then Tomos Watkins, the choir grew both in size and in stature, enthralling audiences with its fine sound and imaginative programming.  Since Vicente Chavarría became Musical Director in 2021, the choir and their audience have enjoyed his exploration of a diverse repertoire and commitment to adventurous music-making.

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