This year's Music at St Peter's season came to a close on Saturday with its customary finale by the Thames Consort. A joyous, celebratory mood pervaded the evening in a programme dominated by Bach, with a little Vivaldi sandwiched in between.

First up was Bach's Cantata No.34, originally written as a wedding cantata (which would explain its euphoric tone) and then recycled about a decade and a half later for the feast of Whit Sunday. The phrase 'short but sweet' could have been invented for this piece; with only two choruses, one aria (splendidly intoned by alto Richard Poyser) and a couple of recitatives, it seemed to be over almost as soon as it had begun. But what a delightful miniature it was, sung with a wonderful fluidity by this talented choir. Director Jeremy Boughton always seems to have a twinkle in his eye when he conducts, and with this piece he ensured a lively and energetic delivery.

Vivaldi's concerto for Violin and Strings in A Minor was a complete contrast. Soloist Sharon Warnes displayed a masterful technique and a suitably brilliant tone, but seemed to despatch the piece with a businesslike, almost clinical efficiency. I wasn't too impressed, either, with the audible "1, 2!" at the beginning of the final movement.

After the interval came some more Bach, this time his Cantata No.11, the Ascension Oratorio. The festive orchestration of wind, trumpets and drums added to the 'end of term' feeling of this concert, helped by the joyous contribution from the choir. Tenor Ross Buddie and bass Peter Wilton delivered some carefully phrased recitatives, while Richard Poyser once again sang with great purity. Soprano Jenny Bacon didn't get her moment of glory until the final aria of the evening, but the loveliness and clarity of her voice made it worth the wait.

This was a fitting end to the Music at St Peter's season; a truly joyful and moving experience.