Pinking shears were designed and patented by Louise Austin in Washington in 1893. Before this invention, the pretty zig-zag design they created could only be replicated by trained pinking tortoises. 🔊

Heard the story behind Richard Blackford's ‘Vision of a Garden’, which we're performing tomorrow? It's about our Tenor, Peter, and his stay at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS whilst ill with COVID-19. There's a happy ending, so read the full story here - thebachchoir.org.uk/peter-johnston… David Hill

Who is a high agency person you've never heard of? Yukio Shige. The man who's prevented 789 suicides. One of my favorite questions to ask: "What movie should Hollywood be making instead of endless remakes like Transformers 12?" Yukio's story is top of that list. Every day,

Jesse Owens of USA winning gold for the long jump in the summer Olympics in Germany, 1936.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The man saluting behind Owens is Lutz Long, a German who shared training tips with Owens and was the first to openly congratulate him after his final jump in full view of Hitler.

The Ode to Joy is arguably the most famous piece of protest music ever. Find out why it still inspires unity and action in our podcast, Change Your Tune, with musician & change-maker Love Ssega & host David Hill. Listen here - pod.fo/e/1e3735

People asking us about big #bumblebees they’re noticing on the wing at this time of year. Here’s a quick 🙄 thread explaining. Please #retweet as the more people who know that these are queens the more likely that someone will help some out meaning more colonies next year. 1/15

Excellent letter in this morning’s Times

It’s quiz time! Guess the piece and comment your answer... To learn more about this fascinating work, listen to Episode 4 of our podcast Change Your Tune now, featuring @LintonStephens, @Annemarieminhall and our Musical Director @Davidhconductor - thebachchoir.org.uk/change-your-tu…

With 43 years at The Bach Choir between them, our Musical Director David Hill & President John Rutter go back a long way! In this interview, they discuss their interpretations of works, their influences & more. Watch here -thebachchoir.org.uk/behind-the-sce…

How many singers can you count? We loved rehearsing with Goldsmiths Choral, Highgate Choral Society, and Wimbledon Choral 🎶 tonight. We're singing Carmina Burana together on Sunday at the Royal Albert Hall - just imagine the power these voices will generate...

The powerful Ross Ramgobin sings Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem here with David Hill. Hear us sing this with Ross, Claire Rutter, Philharmonia Orchestra and David Hill at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall on Thurs 2 Nov. Buy your tickets now - thebachchoir.org.uk/concerts/brahm…

Tomorrow evening, we'll be joined by @Philharmonia, @Davidhconductor, Claire Rutter, @RossRamgobin, @KMGSoprano and Harry Jacques for a rich and moving programme which ends with a message of hope. There are still some tickets remaining, starting at £15 - thebachchoir.org.uk/concerts/brahm…

Opening our season with @Philharmonia, @Davidhconductor, Claire Rutter, @RossRamgobin, @KMGSoprano, Philip Scriven & Harry Jacques was a joy. Thanks to all who came! The rest of the season brings carols, commissions and choral connections - we can't wait to share them with you.

Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the Pentatonic Scale using the audience. [📹 World Science Festival]

Noël Coward, who was born on 16th December 1899, discloses his middle name and something he has in abundance. Just like the party, this is marvellous.

I accidentally co-ordinated my carol book with my takeaway cup this morning. So here goes: Carol books as takeaway coffee cups, a thread. 100 Carols for Choirs: Pret. Ubiquitous, solid, you know what you're getting.

We love this hand-drawn sketch by Russell Stevens from our St Matthew Passion with Addison Publications London Youth Choirs David Hill last week. It was drawn during the performance!

We asked David Hill what the War Requiem means to him before our performance on Wednesday 30 October at WestminsterCathedral with Philharmonia Orchestra. What does this masterpiece mean to you? Book your tickets to experience Britten’s masterpiece live now - thebachchoir.org.uk/concerts/war-r…

2 weeks left for you to write a cracker of a carol for our Carol Competition! The winners will have their carols performed at Cadogan Hall. Judges David Hill, @CherylHoad, Jonathan Willcocks & Cecilia McDowall can’t wait to read your scores! Enter here - thebachchoir.org.uk/carol-competit…