Welcome
Bra-vissima is a small, non-profit making ladies choir formed by Julia Wilson-James.
We sing a wide range of music, sacred and secular. Julia’s aim for the choir has always been to achieve the highest possible standard and to make a beautiful sound.
Proceeds from our concerts are donated to nominated local charities. This year we are raising funds for St Francis Hospice.
https://www.sfh.org.uk/
Our next concert is on Friday 31st May, and our summer concert will be on Saturday 29th June.
Please see our Forthcoming Events page for full details
Recent Posts
Sing for Peace
Brentwood Cathedral – Saturday 23 March 2024 In this time of dreadful wars and uncertainty, we wanted to sing a concert full of peace and gentleness to show the kinder side of humanity. All the music was chosen to reflect these sentiments and hopefully to give us all an evening of respite from all the…
Christmas comes to Bra-vissima
The Christmas spirit was well and truly upon us this past Saturday when Bra-vissima performed its annual Christmas concert to an audience filled with family, friends, and supporters. Our broad programme included a selection of pieces from The Manchester Carols, a festive suite of music and singing which celebrates the birth of Jesus. Themes highlighting human…
Chelmsford Cathedral – a Day of Worship and Singing
For observant Christians Sunday is a day of worship and rest. On Sunday 22nd October, the Sunday nearest to St Cedd’s day, the honour was ours to support Chelmsford Cathedral and its parishioners in their worship; but there was to be little rest for us. For Bra-Vissima this was to be a day of singing.…
Bra-vissima welcomed at Bury St Edmunds
Dear FriendsI have just had an amazing weekend as a follower of Ladies Choir, Bra-vissima. They were singing at the Cathedral of St Edmundsbury under the leadership of Musical Director Julia Wilson James and accompanied by Stephen King. The music was beautiful, especially the haunting ‘Be Still and Know I am Near You’ by Michael Neaum. If…
Visiting choir at St Edmundsbury Cathedral
On Sunday 3rd September, Bra-vissima sang in the Eucharist and Evensong services St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds. Music included: Missa Brevis – Sue HughesPreces and Responses- Stephen DarlingtonPsalm 105 – Arr. Clare O’Hanlon Magnificat – Michael HaydnNunc Dimittis – Hilary Khoo Director: Julia Wilson-JamesOrganist: Stephen King Recordings are available on the St Edmundsbury Cathedral Facebook Page:…
A Visit to Barrow Farm
The charity that Bra-vissima are supporting this year is Barrow Farm Riding for the Disabled. As part of the coronation “Big Help Out”, the choir gave a rather blustery al fresco performance at the Writtle Tea Rooms. We were assisted by several little helpers; Isabella, Sophia, Eliza and Cleo shaking the collection buckets, and Kate…