Bath Life

Music

3 JANUARY
Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Orchestra
Wiltshire’s most gifted young musicians play one of Berlioz’ finest orchestral pieces. Highly imaginative, it covers a vast expressive range, from its atmospheric opening to the riot of colour and rhythm at the end (also on 4 JANUARY). Wiltshire Music Centre: 01225 860100

10 JANUARY
Miles Remembered
The tenth JANUARY jazz concert at the Wiltshire Music Centre is dedicated to the memory of Miles Kington, humourist and jazz critic (see also book review, page 40).Hear trumpeter Mike Daniels, saxophonist Nick Sorensen, pianist and composer John Law, and the extraordinary talents of the Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra to name just a few, 7.30pm. 01225 860100

17 JANUARY
Jem Finer
As part of a project to explore the relationships between sound and the moving image, celebrated artist, musician, composer and founder of the band The Pogues, Jem Finer joins ICIA for a week as ‘Artist in Residence’, leading to a work in progress performance, 7.30pm. ICIA Arts Theatre, University of Bath. 01225 386777

Choral Concert
Organum’s forthcoming choral concert will take place in the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Marshfeld at 7.30pm. It promises to be a beautiful programme of a variety of classic works, from the well-known Haydn’s Little Organ Mass to lesser madrigals and part songs. Tickets available from members of the choir or on the door. www.organumchoir.org.uk

18 JANUARY
Tammy Weis
Renowned jazz singer, Tammy Weis will be at the Ustinov tonight. Her repertoire includes classic jazz standards and is inspired by her love of the American songbook, 7.30pm. 01225 448844

 

19 JANUARY
Open Evening
The City of Bath Bach Choir and its musical director, Nigel Perrin, invite you to an Open Evening at their rehearsal in the Willet Hall, King Edward’s School. Have you ever thought that you might like to sing with the CBBC Choir? Now’s your chance to find out... For more information contact Helen Roberts on 01225 858199. www.bathbachchoir.org.uk

23 JANUARY
Finghin Collins
There is a concert at the Wiltshire Music Centre today by pianist Finghin Collins, who will be playing music by Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann, 7.30pm. 01225 860110

24 JANUARY
Singing Workshop
The City of Bath Bach Choir and its musical director, Nigel Perrin, invite you to join them in a fun day of singing at St Michael’s Church in Broad Street. Under Nigel’s tutelage, this promises to be a lively and inspiring day singing Karl Jenkins’ brand new work, Stabat Mater. The day concludes with a sing-through at 4pm. For further information or to book your place, contact Richard Young on 07834 266644 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bath Ceilidh
Fiddle, melodeon, guitars and drums give Woodpeckers it’s consistently energetic and solid sound and deserved reputation, with caller Gordon Potts, 7.30pm. The Sulis Club, Claverton Down. Contact Richard & Jo on 01225 311634 for tickets

The Silk String Quartet
Enter the enchanting world of Chinese music and dance and help celebrate Chinese New Year with these fantastic musicians at this family concert, 3pm. WMC; 01225 860110

29 JANUARY
Acoustic Strawbs
From the mid-Seventies, they spent more time in the States and Canada, where their albums charted for five years as they toured with Santana, the Eagles, Peter Frampton, Blue Oyster Cult, King Crimson and Frank Zappa. Acoustic Strawbs play classic Strawbs songs with the integrity and musicianship for which the band has always been recognised, 8pm. Rondo Theatre; 01225 463362

Carleen Anderson
Sultry soul and ice-cool jazz from former Young Disciples and Brand New Heavies singer. Support from Phantom Limb, 8pm. Komedia; www.komedia.co.uk/bath

30 JANUARY
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Don’t miss the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with Rachel Podger the director, also on the violin and soprano Rachel Nicholls. The evening will be based on adventures in German Music 1711-1740. WMC; 01225 860110

31 JANUARY
Classics by Candlelight
Classics by Candlelight is an annual community charity concert with the Lorein Ensemble and the Royal High School Ceilidh Band. The programme will include Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No 5, 7.30pm. Tickets available from the Bath Festival Box Office on 01225 463362. All proceeds will be for the Friends of the Royal Nation Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases.