The first of two B Minor Masses this weekend took place in Chester Cathedral. I had organised a lift from London with the Bassoon section, who were doing the same two concerts as I was this weekend. They were fantastic company and the travel time flew by.

I had never been to Chester before. I was impressed with the upmarket centre of Chester, with ancient buildings, Roman gates and old two-layered shopping arcades or 'Rows', as they are known. The Cathedral itself was rather impressive too.

The Chester Bach Singers were conducted by Martin Bussey and accompanied by the 18th Century Sinfonia and the soloists were: Rebecca Lea (Soprano), Katie Bray (Alto), Tom Kelly (Tenor) and Graham McCusker (Bass).