A Conductor’s Summer

30 September 2023 | News

A Conductor’s Summer     Our Music Director Benjamin Kirk gives an account of his busy summer in 2023 and the exciting things he got up to. July 2023 A cathedral weekend away in St Davids cathedral in Wales with the Lea Singers – my latest appointment as...

Bath Camerata commissions Jonathan Dove

27 January 2023 | News

Bath Camerata commissioned Jonathan Dove, one of this country’s finest contemporary writers for the voice, to compose a new choral song-cycle in memory of their friend and fellow singer, Hannah Shaw. When Hannah was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of 32, she...

Bath Camerata at the Presteigne Festival 2022

10 October 2022 | News, Uncategorized

Presteigne: A Choir Member’s Account The Presteigne Festival has been going for nearly 40 years, with getting on for 30 of them under the direction of George Vass. The festival has a strong international reputation for commissioning new music and we were delighted...

John Rutter and Bath Camerata bring Christmas Joy to Bath!

28 December 2021 | News, Performances

John Rutter and Bath Camerata bring Christmas Joy to Bath! “A fabulous concert last night”….  “Absolutely Brilliant…best night out for ages”.   Just two of the audience comments following this year’s Camerata Christmas concerts in St. Mary’s Bathwick on Monday 20...

Announcing our new Musical Director – Benjamin Kirk!

17 November 2021 | News

Announcing our new Musical Director – Benjamin Kirk! We are delighted to announce the appointment of Benjamin Kirk as the new Musical Director of Bath Camerata  Benjamin began his singing career as a chorister at Ripon Cathedral, in 2001. After finishing...

The search for our next Musical Director begins!

23 September 2021 | News, Uncategorized

Benjamin Goodson, our Musical Director since 2015, is stepping down from the role and we are looking for a new MD to lead us into our next musical chapter.  This person will be an exceptional and inspiring musician who will create exciting new opportunities for our...