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Hockney and the young Alan Bennett until its demise in 1955. It was
reformed after the pandemic to support a talent pool of first-rate
northern musicians and provide a cultural voice for the north.

This will be the first time Bradford Festival Choral Society has collaborated
with the reformed Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, renewing a partnership
that flourished in the 1950's.

The historic award-winning choir is one of the oldest and most forward-
thinking choruses in the UK, performing four major concerts throughout
the year, while also heavily involved in community work, running 'learn to
sing concerts', and the city's choir for refugees and asylum seekers,

Bradford Friendship Choir.

Bradford Festival Choral Society was recently shortlisted for the 'BAFTAs of
classical music' – the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 'Inspiration
Award'.

Tom Leech conducts BFCS