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Bristol Choral Society
George Risely, 1899, founder of Bristol Choral Society
Background information
Also known as
BCS
Origin
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Genres
Classical
Years active
1889-present
Website
www.bristolchoral.co.uk
Musical artist
Bristol Choral Society is a large mixed-voiced choir based in Bristol, England, founded in 1889.[1] Currently conducted by Hilary Campbell,[2] it has around 140 auditioned members. The choir stages at least three concerts annually at the Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall) in Bristol with professional orchestras and soloists, and another annually at Bristol Cathedral in addition to other performances and broadcasts in Bristol and further afield.[3][4]
^"Colston Hall History 1200s-1800s". Colston Hall. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
^"Hilary Campbell's website". Hilary Campbell. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
^"Performances 2007-8". Bristol Choral Society official website archived from 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
^"Bristol Choral Society 2011-12 season brochure" (PDF). Bristol Choral Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
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