Apr
5
7:00 pm19:00
Handel Messiah - St Albans
Charlotte joins the St Albans Bach Choir and Sinfonia Verdi for Handel’s Messiah at St Albans Cathedral.
Apr
12
7:00 pm19:00
Bach and Vivaldi with Verein Cordia
Charlotte will collaborate with Verein Cordia (period instrumental ensemble) again in their home town of Brunico for a concert of Bach and Vivaldi. They are also joined by mezzo soprano Rebecca Leggett.
The concert will feature Bach’s transcription of Pergolesi Stabat Mater - "Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden”
Jun
13
7:30 pm19:30
Instruments of Time and Truth - Oxford
“Le concert spirituel”
In 2025 Instruments of Time & Truth celebrate their 10th birthday. This programme will mark another anniversary, the 300th of the founding in 1725 of the Concert Spirituel, an organisation which became the major promoter of concerts in Paris during the 18th century.
The concert takes place at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford.
Charlotte appears as the soprano soloist.
Jun
28
7:30 pm19:30
Haydn Nelson Mass - Oxford
Charlotte joins the City of Oxford Choir and Instruments of Time and Truth for a concert of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven as the choir celebrate 20 years under the direction of Musical Director, Duncan Aspden.
The programme includes Haydn ‘Nelson Mass’, Mozart ‘Solemn Vespers’ as well as smaller works by Beethoven and Mozart.
Other soloists:
Bethany Horak-Hallett - mezzo soprano
Thomas Elwin - tenor
Edward Grint - bass
Mar
30
6:30 pm18:30
Mendelssohn Elijah - Godalming
Charlotte performs as the soprano soloist in Mendelssohn’s Elijah with Godalming Choral Society.
Mar
28
7:30 pm19:30
Howells, Dyson and Haydn - Smith Square Hall
Charlotte will sing as the soprano soloist in “Hymns of Paradise” - Howells Hymnus Paradisi, Dyson Hierusalem and Haydn “Little Organ Mass” with Goldsmiths Choral Union at Smith Square Hall (formerly St John’s Smith Square).
The programme also includes Brahms Geistliches Lied and Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis.
The concert is in collaboration with Affinity Chamber Orchestra and will be conducted by Jack Apperley.
Mar
22
7:30 pm19:30
Howells Hymnus Paradisi - Guildford
Charlotte joins Guildford Chorale, the Chichester Singers and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra as the soprano soloist in Howells Hymnus Paradisi. The programme also includes Elgar The Music Makers.
Dec
7
to 13 Dec
Glyndebourne: A Choral Celebration
Charlotte returns to Glyndebourne to sing as the soprano soloist in Vivaldi Gloria and Bach Christmas Oratorio. The programme will also include Corelli Christmas Concerto.
There will be two performances on 7th and 13th December at 3pm.
Nov
16
to 19 Nov
Dido and Aeneas/Ode on St. Cecilia's Day
Charlotte will sing the role of Belinda in Purcell Dido and Aeneas and the soprano role in Purcell Ode on St. Cecilia’s Day. The works will be staged as part of the Ravenna Autumn Trilogy.
Nov
15
to 18 Nov
Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria
Charlotte will perform the role of Melanto in Monteverdi Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria as part of the Autumn Trilogy at the Ravenna Festival.
Sept
20
to 22 Sept
Opera galas at Barrandov Opera
Charlotte performs with a quartet of soloists for a gala of operatic favourites at Barrandov Opera in Needham Market on 20th, 21st and 22nd September.
Angharad Lyddon (mezzo)
Ji Hyun Kim (tenor)
Ross Fettes (bass-baritone)
Peter Bailey (pianist)
Sept
18
7:00 pm19:00
Opening of Whiddon Autumn Festival
Charlotte and Matthew McKinney open the Whiddon Autumn Festival with Chanson Perpétuelle: an evening of song. They are joined by pianist Harry Baker and the Whiddon Festival String Quartet for a programme of French, German, and English song.
Sept
14
7:30 pm19:30
Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's Dream
Charlotte performs as the soprano soloist in Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly Sage Gateshead).
The concert will also feature Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21.
Dinis Sousa conductor
Kristian Bezuidenhout piano
Tim Burke chorus director
Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Aug
9
to 16 Aug
Governess at Waterperry
The Turn of the Screw
A gripping operatic masterpiece that will captivate audiences, leaving you on the edge of your seat spellbound by its hunting tale of supernatural mystery and psychological drama.
Charlotte performs the role of the Governess in Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw at Waterperry Opera Festival.
Performances on 9th, 13th, and 16th August 2024.
Jul
7
6:30 pm18:30
Handel Saul with Portsmouth Choral Union
Charlotte will sing the role of Michal in Portsmouth Choral Union’s performance of Handel’s Saul.
They are joined by The Consort of Twelve Baroque Ensemble and directed by David Gostick.
Other soloists include Joseph Bolger, Keiran White and Jamie Woollard.
Jun
16
4:00 pm16:00
Bach Coffee and Peasant Cantatas
Charlotte performs as the soprano soloist in the Coffee and Peasant Cantatas by Bach at the Tilford Bach Festival.
The concert is with the London Handel Players, directed by Adrian Butterfield.
Jun
15
7:30 pm19:30
Bach St John Passion
Charlotte will sing as the soprano soloist in Bach’ St John Passion with Tilford Bach Festival with Adrian Butterfield and The London Handel Players.
Other soloists - Alexander Chance, Nicholas Mulroy, and Edward Grint
May
24
9:30 pm21:30
Haydn The Creation at Ravenna Festival
Charlotte will perform as the soprano soloist with conductor Ottavio Dantone, Accademia Bizantina and Philharmonia Chor Wien at the Ravenna Festival in Italy.
Other soloists - Martin Vanberg and André Morsch
Apr
19
7:00 pm19:00
International Handel Singing Competition - Final
Charlotte will sing in the final round of the International Handel Singing Competition at St George’s Church, Hannover Square.
The evening will be led by Laurence Cummings and the London Handel Orchestra and presented by Petroc Trelawny.
Apr
6
7:30 pm19:30
Bach with Ensemble Cordia in Brunico
'Graciously grant us peace’
Charlotte joins Ensemble Cordia for selections from post Easter cantatas at the ‘Im Zeichen Bachs’ Brunico concert series.
Mar
23
7:30 pm19:30
Duruflé Requiem
Charlotte performs as the soloist in Duruflé’s Requiem with the Wokingham Choral Society.
The programme also includes other choral works by Mendelssohn and Finzi.
Mar
16
7:30 pm19:30
Bach St Luke Passion
Charlotte will perform as the soprano soloist in J S Bach’s St Luke Passion with Ipswich Chamber Choir as part of their Passion project alongside Amici Voices and The Geldart Ensemble.
There is a pre concert talk by Professor Bettina Varwig from 6.30 - 7pm and tickets options to include dinner and parking.
Conductor - Benedict Collins Rice
Other soloists - Rebecca Leggett, Oscar Golden-Lee and Ben Rowarth
Mar
9
7:30 pm19:30
Vaughan Williams Dona nobis pacem
A concert for peace
Charlotte performs as the soprano soloist in Vaughan Williams Dona nobis pacem with Guildford Choral.
They are joined by Southern Pro Musica, conductor Jonathan Willcocks, and Thomas Niesser (baritone).
Feb
10
7:30 pm19:30
Baroque by Candlelight
Charlotte joins the Southern Pro Musica orchestra and conductor Jonathan Willcocks for an evening of baroque music by candlelight at St Peter’s Church, Petersfield.
Dec
9
7:00 pm19:00
Handel Messiah with Harlow Chorus
Charlotte sings as the soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Harlow Chorus, Conductor Edward-Rhys Harry and the Bishop’s Stortford Sinfonia.
Dec
3
6:00 pm18:00
Handel Messiah with English Chamber Orchestra
Charlotte performs as the soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the English Chamber Orchestra, conductor Nicholas Kraemer, and The Voces 8 Scholars.
Nov
12
to 2 Dec
Don Giovanni at Glyndebourne
Mariame Clément’s new production of Don Giovanni premieres in the Glydnebourne Festival 2023 and transfers straight to the Autumn Programme. Charlotte will play the role of Zerlina.
DATES AND TIMES
12, 19, 24, 26, 29 November
2 December
Public booking opens 28 May
Nov
2
7:30 pm19:30
The Mozartists at Cadogan Hall
1773 - An Opera Kaleidoscope
Charlotte performs with The Mozartists at Cadogan Hall as a part of their MOZART 250 series.
The series continues its vivid exploration of Mozart’s contemporaries and influences with this fascinating selection of music from operas dating from 1773. An outstanding line-up of young soloists perform arias from Haydn’s L’infedeltà delusa and Philemon und Baucis, Schweitzer’s Alceste, Myslivecek’s Demetrio, Paisiello’s Sismano nel Mogol and Berezovsky’s Demofoonte, several of which have never previously been performed in the UK.
Conducted by Ian Page
Other soloists to be announced
Oct
7
7:00 pm19:00
Opera Gala for Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival
Charlotte performs an opera gala for the opening of the Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival.
She is joined by Rebecca Leggett (mezzo soprano), Edward Jowle (Baritone), and Julian Black (pianist) for an evening delving into dramatic intrigues, and heightened emotions of operatic plots.
Aug
5
5:30 pm17:30
Summer Opera Concert with London Chamber Orchestra
The London Chamber Orchestra presents a Summer Opera Concert at the historic 116 Pall Mall.
Charlotte will perform operatic classics accompanied by musicians of the London Chamber Orchestra. There is also the option of booking champagne and Searcys afternoon tea from 3pm.
The programme will include music by Mozart, Handel, Bellini, Puccini, Dvořák and Gounod.
Jul
14
1:00 pm13:00
Songs on the Steps at Opera Holland Park
Charlotte sings opera arias and duets with Edward Kyungduk Kim featuring repertoire from the season programme at Opera Holland Park. The concert is free of charge and open to all!
Jul
9
5:00 pm17:00
Handel Messiah at Chichester Festival
Charlotte will sing the soprano solos in Handel’s Messiah with the Portsmouth Baroque Choir and the Consort of Twelve.
Charlotte Bowden - Soprano
Charlotte Badham - Mezzo Soprano
Tom Robson - Tenor
Jamie Woollard - Bass
Jun
30
7:00 pm19:00
Dido and Aeneas with St-Martin-in-the-Fields
Charlotte sings the role of Belinda in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas with the St Martin’s Voices Scholars.
Jun
17
7:30 pm19:30
Brahms' Requiem with St Martin-in-the-Fields
Charlotte will sing as the soprano soloist in Brahms’ German Requiem with the Chamber Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields and St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble.
The programme also includes works by Mendelssohn, Bruckner and Rheinberger.