- When was the Bach Elgar Choir established?
- This is a trick question! The Elgar Choir was established in 1905. It joined with the Bach Choir after the Second World War, in 1946.
- When did the ensemble first present Handel’s Messiah in concert?
- The Elgar Choir first presented the Messiah in 1914.
- Who founded the Elgar Choir and when?
- Bruce Carey founded the Elgar Choir in 1905.
- Who founded the Bach Choir and when?
- Graham Godfrey founded the Bach Choir in 1931.
- Who was the Bach Elgar Choir’s only female conductor?
- Denise Narcisse-Mair was conductor of the Bach Elgar Choir in 1980–81.
- Edward Elgar enjoyed several hobbies and sometimes had to be “bullied” into work (by his wife, apparently). Can you name at least two of his hobbies/pastimes?
- Elgar was a keen cyclist (he purchased two bikes over the years and named them both “Mr. Phoebus.”) He also enjoyed golf and horse racing, and dabbled in chemistry, gardening and woodworking.
- How many children did J.S. Bach have?
- Bach had 20 children, ten of whom died in childhood. Sadly, childhood mortality rates were high in the 18th century.
- Which of the following orchestras has BEC not performed with?
- Russian Symphony
- Toronto Symphony Orchestra
- Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
- Pittsburgh Orchestra
This was another trick question, as the ensemble has performed with all 4 in its long history (and others besides!)
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