‘Die Rose’: English Suites 1
Pusey House Chapel Pusey House, St Giles, Oxford, United KingdomDirected by Dónal McCann, with Steven Grahl (harpsichord), Anhad Arora (keyboards), Ciara Williams (soprano), and John Johnston (baritone). J.S. Bach’s ‘English’ Suites BWV 806-811 are believed to be his earliest suites for keyboard, likely composed during his time in Weimar. Despite their French style, one possible explanation for their ‘English’ title is the inspiration Bach […]
Bach Resounding with Bath Bach Choir
Bath Abbey 9 Kingston Buildings, Bath, United KingdomAn uplifting evening of J.S. Bach resounding exuberantly through every corner of Bath Abbey. Cantata BWV 21: Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis Mass in F major BWV 233 Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 Bath Bach Choir Bristol Ensemble Baroque Oxford Bach Soloists Benedict Collins Rice conductor The soloists are OBS Choral Scholarship alumni: Isobel Cleverley, soprano Alicia […]
‘Der Blauregen’: English Suites 2
Pusey House Chapel Pusey House, St Giles, Oxford, United KingdomConducted by Steven Grahl, with Anhad Arora (harpsichord), and Dónal McCann (organ). J.S. Bach’s ‘English’ Suites BWV 806-811 are believed to be his earliest suites for keyboard, likely composed during his time in Weimar. Despite their French style, one possible explanation for their ‘English’ title is the inspiration Bach drew from the keyboard works of […]
Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols
Christ Church Cathedral St. Aldates, Oxford, United KingdomJoin us for a magical evening of music and readings at the 30th annual Follow the Stars Macmillan Carol Concert. The beloved festive tradition brings together world-class talent for an unforgettable celebration to make the start of the Christmas season. The star-studded line up of readers will include Toby Jones OBE, Mel Giedroyc, and Sinéad […]
Coronation and Celebration with Southampton Philharmonic Choir
O2 Guildhall Southampton West Marlands Road, Southampton, United KingdomSouthampton Philharmonic Choir and Southampton University Philharmonic Choir join forces with the internationally acclaimed Oxford Bach Soloists for an evening of glorious music. Few pieces can match the sheer anticipation of Handel’s 'Zadok the Priest', or the exhilaration when the massed voices at last ring out. Handel’s 'Coronation Anthems' are paired with Alec Roth’s 'A […]
‘Die Nelke’: English Suites 3
Pusey House Chapel Pusey House, St Giles, Oxford, United KingdomConducted by Steven Grahl, with Dónal McCann (harpsichord), and Anhad Arora (organ). J.S. Bach’s ‘English’ Suites BWV 806-811 are believed to be his earliest suites for keyboard, likely composed during his time in Weimar. Despite their French style, one possible explanation for their ‘English’ title is the inspiration Bach drew from the keyboard works of […]
‘Die Apfelblüte’: English Suites 4
Pusey House Chapel Pusey House, St Giles, Oxford, United KingdomConducted by Dónal McCann, with Steven Grahl (harpsichord), and Anhad Arora (organ). J.S. Bach’s ‘English’ Suites BWV 806-811 are believed to be his earliest suites for keyboard, likely composed during his time in Weimar. Despite their French style, one possible explanation for their ‘English’ title is the inspiration Bach drew from the keyboard works of […]
‘Die Tulpe’: English Suites 5
Pusey House Chapel Pusey House, St Giles, Oxford, United KingdomConducted by Steven Grahl, with Dónal McCann (harpsichord), and Anhad Arora (organ). J.S. Bach’s ‘English’ Suites BWV 806-811 are believed to be his earliest suites for keyboard, likely composed during his time in Weimar. Despite their French style, one possible explanation for their ‘English’ title is the inspiration Bach drew from the keyboard works of […]
‘Der Lavendel’: English Suites 6
Pusey House Chapel Pusey House, St Giles, Oxford, United KingdomConducted by Steven Grahl, with Anhad Arora (harpsichord), and Dónal McCann (organ). J.S. Bach’s ‘English’ Suites BWV 806-811 are believed to be his earliest suites for keyboard, likely composed during his time in Weimar. Despite their French style, one possible explanation for their ‘English’ title is the inspiration Bach drew from the keyboard works of […]