Words can’t express how much it means to all of us to have read and heard so many positive comments and reflections following the concert on Monday.
This production was a huge collaborative effort from so many people, and we feel incredibly grateful to have been part of it. It was a privilege to perform this extraordinary work (for Brighton Festival’s 60th nonetheless!) and to share the experience with such a wonderful audience.
From the bottom of our hearts… Thank you!!
Thank you Lucy, and Gill at Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival.
@brightonfestival@brittensinfonia1@lesartsflo@brighton_dome Le Jardin des Voix
To the amazing soloists: @nickpritch89@benschilperoort@edwardgrint@lozzran@helencharlston@bastienrimondi@_olivierbergeron
To @jimmygarnon for our acting masterclasses
Our Chair, Fi, and Vice Chair, Lucy, our general manager Fergus, our wonderful accompanist Gavin @gavrobpianist . To Juliette and the Youth Choir team whose energy and commitment were such an important part of this production. And to all members of the Chorus and committee for their extraordinary commitment, preparation and energy throughout weeks of rehearsals and performance.
Last but not least, a huge thank you to our brilliant Music Director, James Morgan, for his extraordinary leadership and dedication throughout this production. We couldn’t have done it without you, James! @morganpochin
#stjohnpassion #brightonfestival #brighton #classical #brightonfestivalchorus
Ahead of St John Passion next Monday, we caught up with James Morgan, Music Director of Brighton Festival Chorus, to hear what makes this performance so special, and why it’s one not to miss!
@bfchorus will be joined by @brittensinfonia1 alongside soloists from William Christie’s Les Arts Florissants and Le Jardin des Voix -
don’t miss this Brighton Festival Exclusive!
Book now at brightonfestival.org
We went behind the scenes at @bfchorus rehearsals and chorales workshop, as they prepare for an epic staging of St John Passion this May! Hear from Viv and Richard @revrichardcoles as they share the moments they love most and the ones that push them the hardest.
Join us on Mon 4 May for an unforgettable performance with Britten Sinfonia @brittensinfonia1 , Brighton Festival Chorus & Youth Choir, plus international soloists from Le Jardin des Voix & Les Arts Florissants.
This is one you don’t want to miss!
Book now: brightonfestival.org
On Monday 4 May at @brighton_dome our friends and RPS Corporate Members @bfchorus will be joined by the @brittensinfonia1 for Bach's St John Passion, directed by James Morgan, in a vibrant, modern retelling, featuring soloists from Les Arts Florissants and Le Jardin des Voix, and Brighton Festival Youth Choir. You can find out more and book tickets on the What's On page of our website via the link in our bio.
For the Love of Howells - help BFC raise £3400
BFC member Alastair Deighton has waited 34 years to sing this piece.
Now he’s cycling 265 miles in under 24 hours to make it happen.
Alastair first discovered Hymnus Paradisi at age16 - and never let it go.
This July, he’ll finally perform it with Brighton Festival Chorus and the @brightonphilharmonic , conducted by @morganpochin
To mark the moment, he’s taking on a challenge to match:
🚴 265 miles in 24 hours
🎯 £3,400 to support the performance
Every donation is being matched £ for £ by a generous donor.
If you love music, or just want to support a brilliantly ambitious idea, we’d be so grateful.
Support the ride - JustGiving link in bio.
New Website for Brighton Festival Chorus 🎶
We recently worked with the team at Brighton Festival Chorus to refresh their website, creating a more engaging platform to showcase upcoming events and better reflect who they are and what they do.
A great project to be part of.
Take a look at the new site👇
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Cycling from London to Gloucester Cathedral to Lydney to London in under 24hrs · 2 May 2026
Alastair's Story...
Not long after discovering and being entranced by the music of Herbert Howells, I was given a disc of his Hymnus Paradisi for my 16th birthday. A joyous obsession began. On 18 July 2026 my choir, the Brighton Festival Chorus (BFC), and the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra stage a performance at All Saints' Church, Hove and I will realise a 34-year old ambition to sing this masterwork. I aim to raise £3,400, or £100 for each obsessive year I have longed to sing this piece.
Those involved in music will know the costs of mounting performances. Please support BFC by sponsoring me for a somewhat ambitious bike ride that links together key places in Howells' life and work. On 2 May I will start out from Barnes, London, where Howells lived for nearly half his life, and cycle to Gloucester Cathedral. (The Dean has kindly given permission for me to visit the beautiful window commemorating Howells.) It was here that Howells was an articled pupil of the organist, Herbert Brewer, where he heard the 1910 premiere of Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, which inspired so much of his musical direction, and where Hymnus Paradisi was first performed in 1950. I then head to Lydney, where Howells was born, before using the Severn Bridge for the journey back to London. Specifically, the Royal College of Music, where, with the College's kind permission, I will finish my ride less than 24 hours later in Howells' old teaching room.
If you like Howells, or British music, or the continued flourishing of this island's choral tradition, or just want to see a bald man who will have just turned 50 suffer for his silliness, then please sponsor me as much as you dare. Thank you from me and my 150 fellow BFC singers!
Donate now - Just Giving link in bio
“A journey of passion, precision, and power”
Our semi-staged performance of Bach, St. John Passion is coming to Brighton Dome on 4 May as part of the 2026 @brightonfestival .
We'll be singing the whole work from memory and performing in the round.
Conducted by @morganpochin , we're joined by the wonderful @brittensinfonia1 and soloists from @lesartsflo - and we can't wait!
Read all about the preparations, planning and thought that's going in to bringing this extraordinary work to life - link in bio.
Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss the opportunity to join us for this wonderful, immersive performance -
🎟️ Tickets from £10 - see bio for link.
#BrightonFestival #BrightonDome #Brighton #Classical #Bach #StJohnPassion
Come and rehearse the audience chorales with us this Tuesday 14th April at the Brighton & Sussex Medical School 7.15pm-8.30pm. Places at the workshop are limited to 50 and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your place, please email [email protected]. And then join us on the 4th May to take part! Standing tickets are £10, with seated tickets also available.
Visit /whats-on/Xs0-st-john-passion/ for more information.
@morganpochin@brightonfestival
#brightonfestival #brightonfestivalchorus #stjohnpassion #classical #choir
Happy Easter from BFC! We hope you had a good bank holiday weekend. We’ve been making the most of the sunshine - learning St John Passion wherever we can 🎶
@brightonfestival@morganpochin
Less than a month to go… limited tickets still available. /whats-on/Xs0-st-john-passion/
#BrightonFestival #stjohnpassion #classical #brightonfestivalchorus #brighton
“We’re nearly there… not quite there yet, but nearly there.”-James Morgan during last night’s rehearsal. 😂There’s our nudge to get to work and learn this off book ASAP! Thank you Lucy, Viv, Tim, Kate and others who have shared some invaluable tips and tricks for learning St John Passion. How would you memorise an entire score? Comment below 👇 #brightonfestivalchorus #brighton #stjohnpassion #choir #brightonfestival
And to all the other women officers, volunteers and members who support BFC behind the scenes — thank you for everything you do!
#internationalwomensday #womeninmusic #brightonfestivalchorus #brighton #behindthescenes
