KIRA THOMAS
DipABRSM, BA(hons)
Recorder player, oboist and choral singer.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jerrome Recorders Christmas Concert
Sat 1 Dec 2018 7:30pm
St Mary Magdalen Chapel, Holloway
Join Jerrome Recorders for a feast of Christmas music new and old, as well as some beautiful arrangements for recorder.
The Octet Winter Concert
Sat 8 Dec 2018 7:00pm
St Michael's Church, Bath
The Octet return to St. Michael’s Without for a concert of irresistible choral music.
Joined by the sought after Adam’s Apple Jazz trio, the choir bring together a feast of Romantic and Contemporary music. To include Chilcott’s: A Little Jazz Mass, Mendelssohn’s: Hear my Prayer (Motet) and Arnesen’s: Dormi Jesu.
This concert promises to begin the Christmas season in style. The Octet will be joined by a variety of guest soloists and instrumentalists, performing a delightful and virtuosic programme of music.
Tickets available from: https://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whatson/the-octet-winter-concert/
St Swithin's Christmas Concert
Tue 11 Dec 2018 7:30pm
St Swithin's Church, Bath
Students from Bath Spa University’s Department of Music return to the charming St Swithin’s Church for their Christmas concert.
The Chorus and Orchestra will be performing a Christmas themed medley conducted by Francis Faux – including many well known carols and popular Christmas music.
PAST EVENTS
Gala Concert
Fri 23 Jun 2017 7:30pm
Assembly Rooms, Bath
Students from Bath Spa University’s Department of Music celebrate the end of the academic year with a grand concert at Bath’s prestigious Assembly Rooms. There will be a varied programme of soloists and ensemble pieces making up this celebration of Bath Spa University’s Music students.
Tickets available from:Â http://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whatson/gala-concert/
Rutter's Requiem, The Octet
Wed 14 Jun 2017 7:30pm
The Michael Tippett Centre, Newton Park, Bath
At the Michael Tippet Centre in the beautiful grounds of Newton Park, The Octet Summer Concert promises to begin your summer in style with a selection of choral music and features piano duets from Bath Spa University music students. On this warm summer’s evening The Octet will be performing Rutter’s Requiem under the baton of Daniel Robert Cushing accompanied by its own chamber ensemble. As one of Rutter’s finest works, the Requiem adapts and presents parts of the Latin Mass alongside contrasting movements that reflect the composer’s experience of the Anglican Tradition.
Tickets available from:Â http://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whatson/rutters-requiem-the-octet/
End of Year Recital
Mon 5 Jun 2017 4:30pm
The Michael Tippett Centre, Newton Park, Bath
All are welcome to my end of year recital, to conclude my second year of university. The programme will involve recorder music throughout the ages including pieces from Jacob van Eyck, Correlli and the more contemporary Berkeley.
This is a FREE event.
Party In The City
Fri 19 May 2017
Various venues in Bath
Party in the City traditionally takes place on the opening Friday of the Bath International Music Festival. In 2017, Party in the City will open Bath’s new flagship festival – The Bath Festival – on Friday 19th May. The night includes over 2,000 performers across 30+ venues and 3 outdoor arenas. It is Bath’s largest arts event and free for everyone to attend. I shall be performing with various ensembles including Bath Spa Ladies Choir, Bath Spa University Choir and Bat Spa Chamber Winds.
This event is FREE, however more information can be found here:Â http://bathfestivals.org.uk/the-bath-festival/party-in-the-city/
Todd - Jazz Missa Brevis
Sat 13 May 2017 7:30pm
Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon
After their successful debut in 2016, Lucis are thrilled to return to the Wiltshire Music Centre for an evening of contemporary choral music from across the globe. Joined by jazz trio Adam's Apple and the Arcosanti String Quartet, the programme will feature Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds' mellifluous setting of the O Salutaris Hostia, Gjeilo's Dark Night of the Soul and Eric Whitacre's Five Hebrew Love Songs. The concert will conclude with Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis which was commissioned by Portsmouth Cathedral in 2015.
Tickets available from: www.lucischoir.com
St Swithin's Easter Concert
Tue 4 Apr 2017 7:30pm
St Swithin's Church, Bath
Bath Spa University Choir and Symphony Orchestra return to the beautiful St Swithin’s Church for their spring concert.The programme will include Dvorak Symphony no 8.
Tickets available from: www.bathspalive.com
Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle
Fri 31 Mar 2017 7:30pm
Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon
On the back of a US tour, Bath Spa University Choir make their Wiltshire Music Centre debut with a performance of Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle. The concert will feature the original version of the work scored for two pianos and harmonium. Famously coined by the composer as 'the last of my sins of old age', the work is Rossini at his very best, replete with catchy melodies, harmonic ingenuity, and a great deal of wit and beauty.
Tickets available from: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk
A Concert of Baroque
Wed 29 Mar 2017 1pm
The Michael Tippett Centre, Newton Park, Bath
This will feature a mixture of baroque music including Handel, Telemann and Chilcot, performed by the students of Bath Spa University.
This is a FREE concert.
Bath Spa Ladies Choir
Sat 25 Mar 2017 7:30pm
All Saints Church, Weston, Bath
A mixture of fun repertoire from musical theatre to classical, music that appeals to a variety of tastes.
This is a FREE concert, however a donation to the church is suggested.