Farewell Mr President

It is with great sadness that Bath Recitals announces the death of our founder and president, Tom Clarke on 28 November 2023.

All are welcome to attend his funeral on Wednesday 20th December 2023 at 10am. It will take place at St. Michael’s Without Church, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LJ (opposite Waitrose).

Tom dedicated his life to music and supported many young musicians at the beginning of their careers. His inspiration and charm will be greatly missed. 

Tom’s farewell will feature music chosen by himself and performed by members of the Noctis Choir together with instrumentalists. This will include Purcell’s opening march from Funeral Music for Queen Mary, Michael Head’s Sweet Chance sung by soprano Maisie Lewis and Peter Warlock’s Bethlehem Down.

Also included will be Waft her angels through the Skies from Handel’s Jeptha and Purcell’s Funeral Music Thou Knowest, Lord, the Secrets of our Heart.

Tom has been a colourful and prominent figure in the cultural life of the city for over 40 years. Since the 1980s he has staged over 600 ‘shows’ (as Tom always liked to call them). This has had a hugely positive impact on the cultural scene in the city as well as providing a valuable platform for young professional musicians.

Tom has been a colourful and prominent figure in the cultural life of the city for over 40 years. Since the 1980s he has staged over 600 ‘shows’ (as Tom always liked to call them). This has had a hugely positive impact on the cultural scene in the city as well as providing a valuable platform for young professional musicians.

Tom has been a colourful and prominent figure in the cultural life of the city for over 40 years. Since the 1980s he has staged over 600 ‘shows’ (as Tom always liked to call them). This has had a hugely positive impact on the cultural scene in the city as well as providing a valuable platform for young professional musicians.