 Beethoven's Missa Solemnis was performed in 1982, the last time this work was heard in Bath.The choir continued to perform two major orchestral concerts each year as well as a ‘lighter’ summer concert and three seasonal performances of Carols by Candlelight.In April 1986 the choir gave the first performance of Denys Darlow's own Requiem, dedicated to the City of Bath Bach Choir itself.