About Bath Camerata
Celebrating 40 Years of Bath Camerata
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Bath Camerata. Since its foundation in 1986 by Nigel Perrin, the choir has established a reputation for musical excellence, adventurous programming and a commitment to bringing outstanding choral music to audiences in Bath and beyond.
Over four decades, Bath Camerata has grown from an ambitious chamber choir into one of the South West’s leading vocal ensembles. The choir has performed in prestigious venues across the UK and internationally, including Wigmore Hall and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, the Thomaskirche in Leipzig and the Oriental Art Center in Shanghai. Along the way, it has collaborated with many distinguished artists and ensembles, including The Tallis Scholars, Britten Sinfonia, Joanna MacGregor, Roderick Williams, Paco Peña, Brian Eno, English Touring Opera and Ballet Rambert.
Contemporary music has always been central to Bath Camerata’s identity. The choir has commissioned and premiered works by some of Britain’s most celebrated composers, including Sir James MacMillan, Giles Swayne, Will Todd, Owain Park, Roderick Williams and Jonathan Dove. Its recordings have received widespread critical acclaim, reflecting the choir’s dedication to both new music and the rich heritage of choral repertoire.
Today, under the direction of Robert Brooks, Bath Camerata continues to combine artistic ambition with a spirit of creativity and collaboration. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary year, we look forward not only to reflecting on our remarkable history but also to creating new musical experiences for future generations of singers and audiences alike.
Our 40th Anniversary Year
To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we have planned an exciting programme of performances, collaborations and new recordings. Following our Summer Concert in June, we have recorded a new album featuring Jonathan Dove’s commissioned work for the choir, the winning entries from our composition competition, and music by Cecilia McDowall and Joanna Marsh.
In September, singers from across the region are invited to join us for a Come and Sing Day led by our Musical Director, Robert Brooks. October brings our 40th Anniversary Concert in Bath Abbey, featuring Haydn’s magnificent The Creation. We are also delighted that Sir John Rutter will conduct a performance of his Requiem at St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, in November. The year concludes with our Christmas Concert in Bradford on Avon on 5 December.
We look forward to sharing this special anniversary year with audiences, singers and supporters old and new.
You can listen to some of our recordings on our YouTube channel here:
YouTube- Bath Camerata