Founded in 1836, Huddersfield Choral Society has an international reputation as the UK's leading choral society, producing a unique and thrilling full-bodied ‘Huddersfield Sound’ from over 200 voices.
The repertoire includes both oratorio and religious music, contemporary and commissioned works. The Society's busy schedule is centred on its own subscription concert season in Huddersfield Town Hall, including of course annual performances of Messiah. The choir also visits other major concert halls in the UK and abroad, regularly broadcasts for BBC radio and television, and has a long history of pioneering recordings.
Our professional colleagues are Conductor Laureate Martyn Brabbins, Chorus Master Joseph Cullen and Deputy Chorus Master Darius Battiwalla. Rehearsal accompanist is Daniel Gordon and deputy accompanist Malcolm Hinchliffe. Our agent is Patrick Garvey Management. Susan Wilkinson directs our Junior Choirs.
Recent Performances
Our list of performances is rather long (see here) but recently performed works include:
Elgar Dream of Gerontius Halle Orchestra/Martyn Brabbins
Brian The Gothic Symphony Various Performers/Martyn Brabbins
Beethoven Missa Solemnis RLPO/Vasily Petrenko
Durufle Requiem Orchestra of Opera North/Bramwell Tovey
Berlioz Grande Messe des Mortes BBC NOW/Thierry Fischer
Launch for 178th Season
Friday 7th June 2013
Huddersfield Town Hall
An evening of music, wine and song
See here for further information http://www.huddersfieldchoral.com/news--launch.html
Subscriber Ballot
Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Huddersfield Town Hall
Annual General Meeting
Friday 5th July 2013
Huddersfield Town Hall