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The start of a new year is always exciting and for Ipswich Choral Society especially as they welcomed their new Music Director Chris Borrett. Chris is well-known in Ipswich having been appointed Director of Music at Ipswich Minster in 2015, where he trains the choristers, recruiting them through workshops from over fifteen local schools. After […]
Continuing their 200th Anniversary celebrations, Ipswich Choral Society return to Ipswich Corn Exchange to perform Handel’s choral masterpiece ‘Messiah’ on 14th December. It is one of the most performed works in the Society’s history, with excerpts first sung at a concert by the choir in 1825. Joining Ipswich Choral Society for this performance are special […]
More wonderful memories for Ipswich Choral Society’s 200th anniversary year, with the “Celebrating Wolsey” event last Saturday, sadly the last performance with Robin Walker conducting as ICS Music Director. Celebrating the anniversaries marking 550 years since the birth of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and 200 years since Ipswich Choral Society was formed, the “Celebrating Wolsey” community […]
Join Ipswich Choral Society for a double anniversary celebration marking 550 years since the birth of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and 200 years since Ipswich Choral Society was formed. To mark the occasion, Ipswich Choral Society is hosting a free community event in Christchurch Park on 29th June. Ipswich Choral Society was delighted to receive a […]
Wow, what a day! Saturday was amazing, from the afternoon rehearsal through to the concert finale. Our 200th anniversary was well and truly celebrated in style! Singing again with our Yorkshire friends Halifax Choral Society was wonderful, thank you for making the journey down to Suffolk and celebrating with us. Britten Sinfonia were fantastic, it […]
Celebrating its 200th anniversary, Ipswich Choral Society performs Haydn’s masterpiece ‘The Creation’ at Snape Maltings Concert Hall on 20th April, joined by the Britten Sinfonia and soprano Anna Dennis. Ipswich Choral Society also welcomes back Halifax Choral Society, making the performance a truly momentous occasion featuring Britain’s two oldest choral societies. ‘The Creation’ was the […]
The Suffolk Chronicle dated 24th January 1824 announced that a Musical Society was to be formed and a concert to be held at the end of March 1824. That Musical Society was Ipswich Choral Society and started out with around 20 singers. The newly formed society met on Tuesdays once a fortnight to rehearse for […]
January 2024 will mark a major milestone for Ipswich Choral Society, reaching 200 years since the formation of the society. A great achievement that everyone in Ipswich should be proud of. Members still enjoy performing a variety of choral music in the friendly company of like-minded singers, and rehearsals are still on Tuesday evening, same […]
Marking the 110th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, Ipswich Choral Society will be performing a selection of his choral works at their ‘Celebrating Britten’ concert on Saturday 27th May at St. Mary-le-Tower church in Ipswich. Described as the most important British composer since Henry Purcell, Britten composed a range of works including opera, […]
Friends of ICS are hosting a Quiz Supper evening to raise money for Ipswich Choral Society’s 200th anniversary events. You are invited to gather a team of 6 people or we can assemble scratch teams if you prefer to come on your own – a good way to meet new people! Compere will be ICS Chair, […]
