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Our 60th Anniversary

60 Blackburn Chamber Choir began life as the Blackburn Bach Choir in 1965, founded by
Dr John Bertalot.

On Saturday 17th May 2025 we welcomed past and current choir members, friends and supporters to an informal concert in Blackburn Cathedral Crypt, to celebrate 60 years since the choir was founded.

The choir with current and past members. Photo courtesy of Terry Givens

Blackburn Chamber Choir Past and Present (Photo: Terry Givens)


Afternoon tea Celebration cake

60th Anniversary Afternoon Tea (Photos: Terry Givens)


Our 50th Anniversary Concert took place on Saturday 30th May 2015 - and what a great success it was! Some photographs taken on the evening can be seen on our Flickr photostream. Please click here to see the photographs.

The photograph below was taken after the concert and features founding members, former members, current members and former directors. It was kindly passed on to us by Dr John Bertalot.

50th Anniversary Photo

For a full size version of the photograph, please use the download link below:

50th Anniversary Photo - Download



Balckburn Chamber Choir

Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Office, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA

Telephone: 01254 277 436

Page last modified: May 23, 2025

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