Bach Elgar Choir’s 2024-25 Season
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2024-25 CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES
2024-25 SEASON & PERFORMANCES
Join Hamilton’s premiere concert choir in its 119th season with performances of Handel, Gilbert & Sullivan, Frank Martin, Brahms and more.
3 Choirs Festival
Baroque Brilliance!
October 19, 2024, 7:30 PM
Our annual tradition with the Georgetown Bach Chorale and Masterworks of Oakville continues.
Featuring Handel’s Coronation Anthems, Bach’s Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major and the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major containing the famous “Air on the G string.” Conducted by Charles Demuynck, Alexander Cann, and Maestro Greidanus from the harpsichord.
Holy Cross Catholic Church
14400 Argyll Road, Georgetown, ON
Alexander’s Feast
November 23, 2024, 7:30 PM
An epic concert ode to St. Cecilia and the captivating tale of Alexander the Great and his lover Thaïs by G.F. Handel, with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and soloists Bethany Horst, Owen McCausland, and Chris Palmer. Conducted by BEC Artistic Director Alexander Cann.
Central Presbyterian Church
165 Charlton Ave W.
Hamilton, ON
Handel’s Messiah
December 13 and 15, 2024, 7:30 PM & 3 PM
Our annual holiday tradition, co-presented by The Bach Elgar Choir and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Conducted by HPO Music Director James Kahane, and with soloists Sydney Baedke, Hillary Tufford, Bud Roach and Alex Dobson.
St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church
620 Rymal Road E.
Hamilton, ON
The Trial of Gilbert & Sullivan
March 8, 2025, 7:30 PM
Two shows in one! Featuring a staged production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s original comic masterpiece, Trial By Jury, on its 150th anniversary. The second half features famous scenes from the G&S repertoire. With the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
357 Wilson St E.
Ancaster, ON
Martin and Brahms
May 31, Jun 1, 2025, 7:30 PM & 3 PM
Featuring Frank Martin’s evocative a cappella masterpiece, Mass for Double Choir, and Brahms’ rip-roaring Ziegeunerlieder.
Melrose United Church
86 Homewood Ave.
Hamilton, ON
NoteWorthy Campaign
Join Us in Creating Something Truly NoteWorthy!
Continue your legacy of support and join us in creating something truly NoteWorthy!
For over 119 years, the Bach Elgar Choir has brought the beauty and joy of masterworks to Hamilton and the surrounding areas. Our performances have become some of the most cherished musical events in the region, and your support has made this possible.
However, the costs of producing large-scale choral works go beyond ticket sales. That’s why we’re excited to launch our 2nd annual NoteWorthy Campaign, running from September 23rd to October 23rd.
Looking ahead, our next major event is Alexander’s Feast, Handel’s incredible oratorio that celebrates the transformative power of music. Remarkably, Handel composed the entire work in just 12 days in 1736, premiering it shortly after at Covent Garden Theatre in London on February 19th.
Help us “compose” Alexander’s Feast by sponsoring a movement in this masterpiece. Our goal is to raise $20,000 in 30 days to bring this and other masterworks to life.
Your support can make it happen
By sponsoring a movement, you’ll be recognized in our concert program beside the section of Alexander’s Feast that you help bring to life. Just as Handel composed and performed this work within 30 days, your generosity in the next 30 days will create harmonies that resonate throughout this season and beyond.
Please donate today and join this 30-day journey to create something truly remarkable.
How It Works
Donate to Compose: Contribute to the composition of Alexander’s Feast by donating towards a movement. The higher you donation, the more of the oratorio you compose. We’ll include a list of all donations to each movement in the performance program. A tax receipt will be provided for donations made to the Campaign.
Support the Performing Arts: Your contribution supports the BEC in bringing Alexander’s Feast and other great masterworks to our community this concert season and beyond.
Why Your Support Matters: Ticket sales alone do not always cover the costs of large-scale performances. Your participation not only supports the BEC, but it also helps deepen our community’s appreciation for the arts.
Spread the Word: Share this campaign with your friends and family who share a passion for music. Help us reach our goal by raising $20,000 together.
Follow Our Progress: Stay updated on our website and social media as we document the journey of bringing these notes to life.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
