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SUMMARY:Raynham Hall
DESCRIPTION:  \nJohann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) \nCantata 199: Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut\nCantata 170: Vergnügte Ruh\, beliebte Seelenlust\n\nEsther Brazil mezzo-soprano\nTom Hammond-Davies conductor\nHugh Cutting countertenor \nBook Tickets \nIn 1714 Johann Sebastian Bach was made Konzermeister of the Weimar court orchestra. With this appointment came the responsibility of providing a cantata\, once a month for the Sunday services in the court chapel. Though comparatively few in number Bach’s Weimar cantatas nevertheless are striking for their formal\, technical and expressive variety. The solo cantata 199 ‘Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut’\, written for the 11th Sunday after Trinity\, 12 August 1714\, is scored for a soprano voice with an orchestra consisting of an oboe\, strings and continuo. The text is concerned with repentance and is based on the appointed Gospel which tells the story of the Pharisee and the publican (Luke 18\, vv. 9-14)\, and Bach takes us on a journey across three arias\, each preceded by a recitative with unparalleled skill and affecting contrast: the first is a poignant\, grief-laden supplication\, whose expressive intensity\, contained both in the vocal and instrumental writing\, recalls Bach’s earlier masterpiece\, ‘Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis’ (BWV 21). The second\, scored for strings only\, brings Handel to mind in its broad\, sweeping gestures. The third aria\, in the character of a gigue\, is scored for oboe and strings and dispels the darkness away. \nCantata 170 ‘Vergnügte Ruh\, beliebte Seelenlust’ was written for the 6th Sunday after Trinity\, 28 July 1726. It is a solo cantata for alto\, and instead of drawing on the bible\, the text of this cantata is a free poem by Georg Christian Lehms (1711)\, based on passages from the Sermon on the Mount dealing with man’s malice\, his miserable existence and his longing for peace in death. The greatest misery comes to those who do not believe\, according to the text. In the aria ‘Wie jammern mich doch die verkehrten Herzen’ (no. 3) they have lost the very ground under their feet: Bach silences the ever‐present continuo and mounts the movement on a thin thread spun by the violins and viola (‘Bassettchen’). But perhaps the most appealing movement is the opening aria which\, as John Eliot Gardiner puts it\, is “pure enchantment\, a warm\, luxuriant dance in 6/8 in D. You can almost feel Bach’s benign smile hovering over this music\, an evocation of ‘Himmelseintracht’\, ‘the harmony of heaven’”. One sees why Bach’s eldest son\, Wilhelm Friedemann\, would have been keen to revive this aria in Halle in 1750. \nBook Tickets
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/raynham-hall/
LOCATION:Raynham Hall\, Raynham Hall\, Fakenham\, Norfolk\, NR21 7EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists
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SUMMARY:Bach Motets: Der Geist hilft
DESCRIPTION:Bach’s motets constitute the most perfect and gem-like set amongst his works. They lay at the heart of his work as a teacher and choir-trainer\, and grew out of a genre which the Bach family had cultivated for generations. This was the repertory that all his pupils were expected to sing and to master. Der Geist hilft is the only motet whose precise original function is documented\, for a memorial service held in the University Church of St Paul on 20 October 1729. Its airy\, concerto-type writing makes colossal demands of performers and\, through the brilliant sonorities of the double-choir\, we hear Bach’s unbounded optimism and certitude in the contemplation of death. \nBook now\nThis is the first in a series of concerts\, centring on Bach’s Motets BWV 225 – 230\, taking place between October 2022 and March 2023. More information on the next events in the series will be coming soon.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-motets-der-geist-hilft/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists,Season 2022
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SUMMARY:Bach Motets: Lobet den Herrn
DESCRIPTION:Bach’s motets constitute the most perfect and gem-like set amongst his works. They lay at the heart of his work as a teacher and choir-trainer\, and grew out of a genre which the Bach family had cultivated for generations. This was the repertory that all his pupils were expected to sing and to master. \nLobet den Herrn\, alle Heiden was first published only in 1821 from a manuscript attributed to ‘Signor Bach’. It sets the whole of Psalm 117\, and may have been performed—as his other motets—in a memorial service of some kind. The piece’s festive character would not have been out of place: the idea of death as a goal and joyful release from earthly problems was common in German literary and theological writings at the beginning of the eighteenth century. In this motet\, we hear Bach’s unbounded optimism and certitude in the contemplation of death. \nBook now\nThis is the second in a series of concerts\, centring on Bach’s Motets BWV 225 – 230\, taking place between October 2022 and March 2023. More information on the next events in the series will be coming soon. \nCan’t make the concert in person? Then you can watch it online through our Digital Concerts Subscription.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-motets-lobet-den-herrn/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists,Season 2022
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SUMMARY:Follow the Stars: Macmillan Carols
DESCRIPTION:26th Anniversary Concert. \nJoin our celebrities and world class musicians for this popular feast of favourite carols\, seasonal choral music and literary readings. Hear John Rutter’s new carol\, which was composed especially to celebrate Follow the Stars 25th Anniversary Concert. Help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. \nAs well as readings from our wonderful celebrity supporters\, including Sally Phillips\, Shaun Evans and Toby Jones*\, you’ll be entertained by the sublime sounds of the Oxford Bach Soloists singing a variety of Christmas music. \n*All appearances by celebrity supporters are subject to filming commitments. \nBook tickets
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/follow-the-stars-macmillan-carols/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, St. Aldates\, Oxford\, OX1 1DP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Bach Motets: Singet dem Herrn
DESCRIPTION:Bach’s motets constitute the most perfect and gem-like set amongst his works. They lay at the heart of his work as a teacher and choir-trainer\, and grew out of a genre which the Bach family had cultivated for generations. This was the repertory that all his pupils were expected to sing and to master. \nPlainchant Veni\, redemptor gentium\nPraetorius Veni\, redemptor gentium\nBWV 659\, 660 & 661 Nun komm\, der heiden Heiland I\, II & III\nBWV 61 & 62 Nun komm\, der heiden Heiland\nSchütz Nun komm\, der heiden Heiland\nBWV 21 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis\nBWV 225 Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied \nBook now\nThis is the third in a series of concerts\, centring on Bach’s Motets BWV 225 – 230\, taking place between October 2022 and March 2023.  \nCan’t make the concert in person? Then you can watch it online through our Digital Concerts Subscription.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-motets-singet-dem-herrn/
LOCATION:St Michael at the North Gate\, Cornmarket\, Oxford\, OX1 3EY
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists,Season 2022
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221224T183000
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SUMMARY:Bach: Christmas Oratorio
DESCRIPTION:Oxford’s most evocative seasonal event with an authentic performance of J. S. Bach’s much-loved telling of the Christmas story (Parts I\, III\, VI). The perfect way to spend your Christmas Eve! \nWith soloists: Sam Cobb (soprano)\, Hugh Cutting (alto)\, Tom Kelly (tenor)\, and Ben Davies (bass) \nBook now\nCan’t make the concert in person? Then you can watch it online through our Digital Concerts Subscription.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-christmas-oratorio-2/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists,Season 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230108T143000
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SUMMARY:Bach Motets: Fürchte dich nicht
DESCRIPTION:Oxford Bach Soloists\nTom Hammond-Davies (conductor)\nMagda Loth-Hill (violin)\nGeorge Clifford (violin)\nRosie Moon (violone\, double bass)\nDónal McCann (organ) \n\n \nBach’s motets constitute the most perfect and gem-like set amongst his works. They lay at the heart of his work as a teacher and choir-trainer\, and grew out of a genre which the Bach family had cultivated for generations. This was the repertory that all his pupils were expected to sing and to master. \nIn the season after Christmas\, the Christian Church tells the story of the Magi who come from the East bringing gifts of gold\, frankincense\, and myrrh to the baby Jesus. On their way\, they greet King Herod in Jerusalem asking him where they might find the newborn “King of the Jews”. Herod became paranoid that the child would threaten his throne\, and sought to kill him\, ordering the massacre of all the first-born in the land. But\, with the help of an angel\, Mary\, Joseph\, and the child make their escape to Egypt. \nThis story is told in one of the oldest Latin hymns A solis ortus cardine\, written in the first half of the fifth century. Our concert traces the development of this great hymn through the renaissance composers Palestrina and John Sheppard\, to Martin Luther. His adaptation Christum wir sollen loben schon (with the verse Was fürchtest du\, Feind Herodes\, sehr) became the kernel for Bach’s Cantata for the Second Day of Christmas (26 December 1724)\, Christum wir sollen loben schon BWV 121. \nHerod’s Massacre of the Innocents and the Flight into Egypt is the inspiration behind Heinrich Schütz’s vivid musical depiction of the angel appearing to Joseph in a dream warning him to flee with his family to Egypt\, as well as Bach’s Cantata for the Sunday after New Year (2 January 1724)\, Schau\, lieber Gott\, wie meine Feind BWV 153\, which reflects in general on the situation of the Christian confronted with enemies. Bach’s Motet Fürchte dich nicht\, ich bin bei dir BWV 228\, gently urges and reminds the listener not to be afraid. \nPalestrina A solis ortus cardine\nJohn Sheppard Hostis Herodes impie\nJ. S. Bach Christum wir sollen loben schon BWV 696\nJ. S. Bach Cantata: Christum wir sollen loben schon BWV 121\nHeinrich Schütz Siehe\, es erschien der Engel SWV 403\nJ. S. Bach Cantata: Schau\, lieber Gott\, wie meine Feind BWV 153\nJ. S. Bach Motet: Fürchte dich nicht\, ich bin bei dir BWV 228 \n\n\n \nThis is the fourth in a series of concerts\, centring on Bach’s Motets BWV 225 – 230\, taking place between October 2022 and March 2023.  \nCan’t make the concert in person? Then you can watch it online through our Digital Concerts Subscription.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-motets-furchte-dich-nicht/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists,Season 2022
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SUMMARY:Bach Motets: Jesu\, meine Freude
DESCRIPTION:Oxford Bach Soloists\nTom Hammond-Davies (conductor)\nNick Pritchard (tenor) \n \nNick Pritchard\, tenor \nBach’s motets constitute the most perfect and gem-like set amongst his works. They lay at the heart of his work as a teacher and choir-trainer\, and grew out of a genre which the Bach family had cultivated for generations. This was the repertory that all his pupils were expected to sing and to master. \nBach’s longest and most musically complex motet\, Jesu\, meine Freude\, was the first of his motets to be recorded in 1927. It consists of 11 movements\, structured as a palindrome\, and alternates between Johann Franck’s hymn of the same name\, and biblical verses from Romans 8. No one really knows when it was written\, or why. For a long time\, scholars speculated that it may have been written for a funeral in Leipzig. But Bach scholar Christoph Wolff suggests that Bach may have composed and compiled the motet for the education of his choir in both composition techniques and theology. \nThis epic motet is flanked by two solo cantatas\, performed for us by tenor Nick Pritchard. Ich armer Mensch is Bach’s only extant cantata for tenor\, and is based on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. The singer begins by reflecting on his sinful condition\, then asks God for mercy with the words “Erbarme dich” (“Have mercy”)\, the same words used in his St Matthew Passion in Peter’s aria regretting his denial of Jesus. \nIch habe genug is one of the most recorded and performed of Bach’s sacred cantatas. The opening aria and so-called “slumber aria” are regarded as some of the most inspired creations of Bach\, and much-loved by his wife\, Anna Magdalena\, who copied it out in her Notebook. \nJ. S. Bach Cantata: Ich habe genug BWV 82a\nJohann Gottfried Walther Organ: Partita sopra ‘Jesu\, meine Freude’\nJ. S. Bach Motet: Jesu\, meine Freude BWV 227\nJ. S. Bach Cantata: Ich armer Mensch BWV 55 \n\n \nThis is the fifth in a series of concerts\, centring on Bach’s Motets BWV 225 – 230\, taking place between October 2022 and March 2023.  \nCan’t make the concert in person? Then you can watch it online through our Digital Concerts Subscription.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-motets-jesu-meine-freude/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists,Season 2022
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SUMMARY:Bach Motets: Komm\, Jesu\, Komm
DESCRIPTION:There are only a few tickets remaining for this concert! \nBach’s motets constitute the most perfect and gem-like set amongst his works. They lay at the heart of his work as a teacher and choir-trainer\, and grew out of a genre which the Bach family had cultivated for generations. This was the repertory that all his pupils were expected to sing and to master. \nG. P. Telemann Trio Sonata for Recorder and Viola da gamba TWV 43:F3\nJ. S. Bach Motet: Ich lasse dich nicht BWV Anh. 159\nJ. S. Bach Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord in D BWV 1028\nJ. S. Bach Motet: Komm\, Jesu\, komm BWV 229\nJ. S. Bach Cantata: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit ‘Actus Tragicus’ BWV 106 \nBook now\nThis is the sixth in a series of concerts\, centring on Bach’s Motets BWV 225 – 230\, taking place between October 2022 and March 2023.  \nCan’t make the concert in person? Then you can watch it online through our Digital Concerts Subscription.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-motets-komm-jesu-komm/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists,Season 2022
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SUMMARY:St John Passion
DESCRIPTION:One of Bach’s best-loved works\, the St John Passion was first performed on Good Friday of 1724 in St. Nicholas Church\, Leipzig. ‘More daring\, forceful and poetic’ than the St Matthew Passion\, according to Robert Schumann\, this operatic work is presented by an Evangelist\, ensemble of soloists\, four-part choir\, strings and basso continuo together with pairs of flauti traversi and oboes doubling on oboe da caccia. \nBWV 245 Johannes-Passion (St John Passion) \nSebastian Hill\, Evangelist\nFlorian Störtz\, Christus\nBen Watkins\, Pilatus\nLucy Cronin & Daisy Livesey\, soprano\nRebecca Leggett\, alto\nSamuel Jenkins\, tenor \nThis event is now sold out\, and there will be no tickets available on the door. \n 
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/st-john-passion-2023/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T154500
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SUMMARY:Bach Partitas: No. 1 in B flat major
DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach’s Partitas BWV 825-830\, the first of which is the composer’s self-proclaimed Opus 1\, form part of his Clavier-Übung I that was published in 1731. There is a substantial body of evidence that suggest that these works were rather popular when first published\, something that we believe remains true today. These six works for keyboard exist as part Bach’s hefty compositional corpus\, and are all functional\, bespoke\, and beautiful.\nJoin the Oxford Bach Soloists for a series of six concerts\, with these exquisite compositions acting as their golden thread. \nAnhad Arora\, harpsichord \nGibbons O Lord in thy wrath\nTelemann  Schau nach Sodom nicht zurücke\, TWV 1:1243\nGallus Repleatur os meum\nBach Christe eleison (from Mass in C minor by Francesco Durante\, arranged by J. S. Bach BWV Anh. 26)\nBach Wir eilen mit schwachen\, doch emsigen Schritten (from Jesu\, der du meine Seele\,  BWV 78)\nBach Partita in B flat major\, BWV 825\nBach Ach\, wo hol ich Armer Rat & O Jesu\, lieber Meister (from Es ist nichts Gesundes an  meinem Leibe\, BWV 25)\nBuxtehude Cantate Domino canticum novum\, BuxWV 12\nBach Sieh meinen Willen an & Wie sich ein Vat’r erbarmet (from Wer Dank opfert\, der  preiset mich\, BWV 17 
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-partitas-no-1-in-b-flat-major/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231001T154500
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SUMMARY:Silence in Heaven
DESCRIPTION:An exciting concert of Cantatas for St Michael and all Angels.\nBWV 50 Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft\nBWV 130 Herr Gott\, dich loben alle wir\nBWV 19 Es erhub sich ein Streit\nBWV 149 Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg \nTom Hammond-Davies\, conductor\nSam Cobb\, soprano\nWilliam Purefoy\, alto\nNick Pritchard\, tenor\nPeter Harvey\, bass \nBook now
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/silence-in-heaven/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T154500
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SUMMARY:Bach Partitas: No 2 in C minor
DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach’s Partitas BWV 825-830\, the first of which is the composer’s self-proclaimed Opus 1\, form part of his Clavier-Übung I that was published in 1731. There is a substantial body of evidence that suggest that these works were rather popular when first published\, something that we believe remains true today. These six works for keyboard exist as part Bach’s hefty compositional corpus\, and are all functional\, bespoke\, and beautiful.\nJoin the Oxford Bach Soloists for a series of six concerts\, with these exquisite compositions acting as their golden thread. \nJ.S. Bach Partita No. 2 in C minor BWV 826\nJ.S Bach Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir BWV 38\nSchütz Du Schalksknecht SWV 297\nJ.S. Bach Excerpts from Was soll ich aus dir machen\, Ephraim BWV 89\nSchütz Das Blut Jesu Christ SWV 298\nHandel If God be for us\, who can be against us? HWV 56\nSchütz Lobe den Herren\, meine Seele SWV 39 \nAnhad Arora & Dónal McCann\, harpsichord
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-partitas-no-2-in-c-minor/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
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SUMMARY:Follow the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Join Greg Wise\, Jason Isaacs\, Mel Giedroyc\, and Toby Jones for the 27th service at Christ Church Cathedral. Kick off your Christmas season with a very special evening of favourite carols\, seasonal choral music\, literary readings including a special carol composed especially for you by John Rutter\, the nation’s favourite choral composer. \nFollow the Stars – Macmillan Carols is a magnificent annual Christmas fundraiser\, taking place in the splendour of Christ Church Cathedral\, Oxford on Friday 8 December 2023 at 8pm. An evening not to be missed! \nHighlights will include favourite carols and spine-tingling solos brought to you from the world class voices of the Oxford Bach Soloists. Intermingled with the exceptional music our celebrities will bring you festive cheer with their performances of Christmas readings; funny\, poignant\, a little unusual and even surprising but all uplifting. We recommend early booking for this popular concert.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/follow-the-stars/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, St. Aldates\, Oxford\, OX1 1DP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231223T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231223T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20230815T150347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T151833Z
UID:42688-1703350800-1703356200@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:Bach: Christmas Oratorio
DESCRIPTION:**This event is now sold out!**\nYou can buy tickets for our London iteration on Saturday 6th January\, 2024:\nBook now \nOxford’s most evocative seasonal event with an authentic performance of J. S. Bach’s much-loved telling of the Christmas story (Parts I\, III\, VI). \nLed by conductor Tom Hammond-Davies and featuring outstanding soloists\, this is an unmissable event that combines historical accuracy with artistic excellence. \nGet your tickets: Don’t miss this evening of grandeur\, joy\, and beauty. Witness world-class quality and immerse yourself in the timeless music of Bach. \nTom Hammond-Davies\, conductor\nJonathan Hanley\, Evangelist\nHilary Cronin\, soprano\nMarta Fontanls-Simmons\, alto\nFlorian Störtz\, bass
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-christmas-oratorio-2023/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
CATEGORIES:Oxford Bach Soloists
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20231102T112323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T113449Z
UID:42936-1704569400-1704576600@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:Bach: Christmas Oratorio
DESCRIPTION:Led by conductor Tom Hammond-Davies and featuring outstanding soloists\, this is an unmissable event that combines historical accuracy with artistic excellence. Founded in 2017\, OBS is on a mission to perform Bach’s complete vocal works over 12 years\, recreating Bach’s music as he envisioned it. \nGet your tickets: Don’t miss this evening of grandeur\, joy\, and beauty. Witness world-class quality and immerse yourself in the timeless music of Bach. Be part of this historic debut! \nTom Hammond-Davies\, conductor\nNick Pritchard\, Evangelist\nHilary Cronin\, soprano\nMarta Fontanls-Simmons\, alto\nFlorian Störtz\, bass \nBook now\nCan’t make the concert in person? Then you can watch it online through our Digital Concerts Subscription.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-christmas-oratorio-3/
LOCATION:St James’s Piccadilly\, 197 Piccadilly\, London\, W1J 9LL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20230814T113047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T112643Z
UID:42667-1707057000-1707061500@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:Bach Partitas: No. 3 in A minor
DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach’s Partitas BWV 825-830\, the first of which is the composer’s self-proclaimed Opus 1\, form part of his Clavier-Übung I that was published in 1731. There is a substantial body of evidence that suggest that these works were rather popular when first published\, something that we believe remains true today. These six works for keyboard exist as part Bach’s hefty compositional corpus\, and are all functional\, bespoke\, and beautiful.\nJoin the Oxford Bach Soloists for a series of six concerts\, with these exquisite compositions acting as their golden thread. \nJ.S. Bach Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt\, BWV 18\nJ.S. Bach Partita in A minor\, BWV 827\nSchütz Es ging ein Sämann aus zu säen\, SWV 408\nBuxtehude Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort\, BuxWV 27\nJ.S. Bach Erhalt uns\, Herr\, bei deinem Wort\, BWV 126 \nDónal McCann\, harpsichord
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-partitas-no-3-in-a-minor/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20230816T110252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T115038Z
UID:42693-1709476200-1709480700@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:Bach Partitas: No. 4 in D major
DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach’s Partitas BWV 825-830\, the first of which is the composer’s self-proclaimed Opus 1\, form part of his Clavier-Übung I that was published in 1731. There is a substantial body of evidence that suggest that these works were rather popular when first published\, something that we believe remains true today. These six works for keyboard exist as part Bach’s hefty compositional corpus\, and are all functional\, bespoke\, and beautiful.\nJoin the Oxford Bach Soloists for a series of six concerts\, with these exquisite compositions acting as their golden thread. \nJ.S. Bach Partita in D major\, BWV 828\nJ.S. Bach Widerstehe doch der Sünde BWV 54\nJ.S. Bach Alles\, was von Gott geboren BWV 80.1 (formerly BWV 80a) \nJoshua Dennis\, alto\nAnhad Arora\, harpsichord\nDónal McCann\, organ\nDavina Clarke & George Clifford\, violins \nconducted by Tom Hammond-Davies
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-partitas-no-4-in-d-major/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20240130T121006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T121033Z
UID:43126-1711220400-1711229400@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:St John Passion
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be joining Edington Arts for a special performance of the St John Passion. \nTom Hammond-Davies\, conductor\nMark Padmore\, Evangelist\nFlorian Störtz\, Christ\nBen Davies\, Pilate
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/st-john-passion-2/
LOCATION:Edington Priory\, Monastery Road\, Edington\, Wiltshire\, BA13 4QN\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Edington Arts":MAILTO:music@edingtonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20240301T130139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T130139Z
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SUMMARY:Buxtehude Membra Jesu Nostri
DESCRIPTION:Magdalen College Choir collaborate with Oxford Bach Soloists and Niewe Vialles in a concert of Dietrich Buxtehude’s masterpiece\, Membra Jesu Nostri. Each movement of the seven-movement cantata considers a different part of Christ’s body on the cross\, in a heartfelt Holy-week meditation on suffering and redemption.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/buxtehude-membra-jesu-nostri/
LOCATION:Magdalen College Chapel\, Oxford\, OX1 4AU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20240301T130430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T145347Z
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SUMMARY:Buxtehude Membra Jesu Nostri
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of Magdalen College\, Oxford\nOxford Bach Soloists\nNewe Vialles viol consort\nAlexander Pott conductor \nFounded in 1480\, the Choir of Magdalen College Oxford was one of the largest choral foundations in late-medieval England. This historic legacy has been preserved and maintained over five centuries\, and the choir now enjoys an international reputation. They join forces with Oxford Bach Soloists and Newe Vialles to perform Buxtehude’s 1680 masterpiece Membra Jesu Nostri.  Deeply expressive and pure\, this extraordinary work is a cycle of 7 cantatas\, meditating on the Passion of Christ.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/buxtehude-membra-jesu-nostri-2/
LOCATION:Temple Church\, London\, EC4Y 7BB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20240130T115748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T134738Z
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SUMMARY:St John Passion 300
DESCRIPTION:“The most exciting thing I’ve heard in a very long time ★★★★★ “ \nThis is not just a concert; it’s a journey through history\, a musical experience like no other. Transport yourself to the premiere in Leipzig in 1724 with period instruments and immerse in the emotional and historical significance of this masterpiece. \nConducted by Tom Hammond-Davies\, the Oxford Bach Soloists team up with world leading Evangelist\, Mark Padmore. This is your chance to witness top-class\, unbeatable music-making that will move your soul. Dive into Bach’s music on Good Friday and gain incredible insights from pre-concert talks\, connecting history\, science\, and music in a truly unique way. \nJoin us for our pre-concert talk\, with Tom Hammond-Davies and Professor Henrike Lähnemann\, here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/oxford-bach-soloists/t-jzlxmoe \nTom Hammond-Davies\, conductor\nMark Padmore\, Evangelist\nFlorian Störtz\, Christ\nBen Davies\, Pilate\nLucy Cronin & Sam Cobb\, soprano\nRebecca Leggett\, alto\nThomas Kelly\, tenor
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/st-john-passion-300/
LOCATION:St James’s Piccadilly\, 197 Piccadilly\, London\, W1J 9LL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240330T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240330T184500
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20240319T132833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T111717Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Concert Talk: The St John Passion as Protestant Drama
DESCRIPTION:How does Johann Sebastian Bach’s music for the St John Passion respond to the text? While the Passion was first performed 300 years ago\, the text in parts dates back 200 years earlier\, to the time of the Reformation: Luther’s translation of the New Testament was first published in 1522 and the first ever printed hymn-book in 1524. This pre-concert talk will focus on how these older textual elements and contemporary pietist writing are fused together in Bach’s dramatic staging of the Passion. We will explore the history behind the hymns through live musical examples and communal singing\, including how they provide turning points in the story told by the Evangelist and the choir\, and in the reflections offered by the soloists. \nHenrike Lähnemann is Professor of Medieval German Literature and Linguistics and has worked with the Oxford Bach Soloists on the Reformation’s heritage and the theological and literary background of Bach’s sacred music. With editorial input by Dr Kathrin Lüddecke. \n\n\n\n(Image: beginning of the Gospel according to St John in Martin Luther’s translation of the New Testament\, September 1522\, fol. 65r)
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/pre-concert-talk-the-st-johns-passion-as-protestant-drama-the-story-behind-the-music/
LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3AZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240330T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240330T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20240130T120235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T160111Z
UID:43121-1711827000-1711834200@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:St John Passion 300
DESCRIPTION:“The most exciting thing I’ve heard in a very long time ★★★★★ “ \nThis is not just a concert; it’s a journey through history\, a musical experience like no other. Transport yourself to the premiere in Leipzig in 1724 with period instruments and immerse in the emotional and historical significance of this masterpiece. \nConducted by Tom Hammond-Davies\, the Oxford Bach Soloists team up with world leading Evangelist\, Mark Padmore. This is your chance to witness top-class\, unbeatable music-making that will move your soul. Dive into Bach’s music on Holy Saturday and gain incredible insights from pre-concert talks\, connecting history\, science\, and music in a truly unique way. \nTom Hammond-Davies\, conductor\nMark Padmore\, Evangelist\nFlorian Störtz\, Christ\nBen Davies\, Pilate\nLucy Cronin & Sam Cobb\, soprano\nRebecca Leggett\, alto\nThomas Kelly\, tenor
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/st-john-passion-300-2/
LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3AZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20230816T111645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T173528Z
UID:42697-1714919400-1714923900@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:Bach Partitas: No. 5 in G major
DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach’s Partitas BWV 825-830\, the first of which is the composer’s self-proclaimed Opus 1\, form part of his Clavier-Übung I that was published in 1731. There is a substantial body of evidence that suggest that these works were rather popular when first published\, something that we believe remains true today. These six works for keyboard exist as part Bach’s hefty compositional corpus\, and are all functional\, bespoke\, and beautiful.\nJoin the Oxford Bach Soloists for a series of six concerts\, with these exquisite compositions acting as their golden thread. \nSweelinck Petite et accipietis\nJ.S. Bach Wahrlich\, wahrlich\, ich sage euch BWV 86 (1)\nJ.S. Bach Bisher habt ihr nichts gebeten in meinem Namen BWV 87 (5 & 7)\nJ.S. Bach Partita No. 5 in G major BWV 829\nJ.S. Bach Jesu\, meine Freude BWV 227\nJ.S. Bach Lobet den Herrn BWV 230
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-partitas-no-5-in-g-major/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20240410T173940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T173940Z
UID:43342-1716319800-1716325200@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:Shall We Gather at the River
DESCRIPTION:For more than 400 years\, the Black American spiritual tradition has moved over\, across\, and through the waters—waters of life force\, passage\, cleansing\, resistance\, and renewal—depicted in such songs and verses as “Wade in the Water\,” “Deep River\,” “Crossing Jordan\,” and “By the Waters of Babylon.” \nThe power of water and its spiritual dimensions equally resonates in the beautiful\, sacred texts of Bach’s cantatas. Infused with poetry\, Bach’s music sounds and speaks to every drop of water\, in drought and in full flood\, moving and alive. \nThese two musical sources flow together in an act of awakening\, mobilization\, and restorative beauty in the face of climate change. The Oxford Bach Soloists under the music direction of Tom Hammond-Davies and The Choir of Trinity Wall Street are joined by countertenor Reginald Mobley\, tenor Nick Pritchard\, and sheng player Wu Tong to perform a selection of Bach cantatas intermingled with spirituals in a staging by the celebrated director Peter Sellars. This musical call to action illuminates the undeniable truth that water is life\, and that music is a universal language that can unite and inspire. \nThis program is co-commisioned with Park Avenue Armory as part of the COAL + ICE exhibition and series of programs at Asia Society\, Feb. 13-Aug. 11\, 2024\, designed to provoke thought and action on climate change. \n\nSoprano Molly Quinn\nCountertenor Reginald Mobley\nTenor Nick Pritchard\nBass-baritone Jonathan Woody\nSheng Wu Tong\nOxford Bach Soloists\nThe Choir of Trinity Wall Street\nConductor Tom Hammond-Davies\nDirection Peter Sellars\nChoreographer Reggie (Regg Roc) Gray and members of the flexn community\nLighting Designer Seth Reiser\nSound Design Mark Grey
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/shall-we-gather-at-the-river/
LOCATION:Park Avenue Armory\, 643 Park Avenue\, New York\, 10065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20230816T111900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T110534Z
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SUMMARY:Bach Partitas: No. 6 in E minor
DESCRIPTION:J.S. Bach’s partitas BWV 825-830\, the first of which is the composer’s self-proclaimed Opus 1\, form part of his Clavier-Übung I that was published in 1731. There is a substantial body of evidence that suggest that these works were rather popular when first published\, something that we believe remains true today. These six works for keyboard exist as part Bach’s hefty compositional corpus\, and are all functional\, bespoke\, and beautiful. \nJoin us for a celebratory afternoon as we bring our Partitas series to a conclusion. This concert marks a significant moment\, the final performance with OBS before Founder and Artistic Director\, Tom Hammond-Davies\, embarks on a new journey in Dallas\, Texas. Come and celebrate our remarkable journey and the future that lies ahead! \n\nCantata: Nach dir\, Herr\, verlanget mich (BWV 150)\nKeyboard Partita No. 6 (BWV 830)\nAria: Bekennen will ich seinen Namen (BWV 200)\nCantata: Der Friede sei mit dir (BWV 158)\n\nNach dir\, Herr\, verlanget mich (BWV 150) is filled with youthful vigour and profound spirituality. It is possibly Bach’s earliest extant Cantata\, and showcases the early development of his unique voice. The themes of longing and divine support set a contemplative tone and is one of the most treasured Cantatas in the canon. \nThe intricate and virtuosic Partita No. 6 in E minor (BWV 830)\, with its demanding technical passages and emotional depth\, serve as a bridge between the sacred vocal works and the instrumental brilliance that Bach so masterfully combined. \nThe short aria for solo alto\, Bekennen will ich seinen Namen (BWV 200)\, is a poignant and intimate piece that delves into personal faith and proclamation. This work\, with its delicate orchestration and expressive vocal line\, serves as a lyrical interlude that connects the grandeur of the larger works with individual expression of devotion. \nThe concert concludes with an Easter Cantata for solo bass\, Der Friede sei mit dir (BWV 158)\, bringing a message of peace. Its reflective and optimistic nature provides a fitting and heartfelt farewell.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-partitas-no-6-in-e-minor/
LOCATION:New College Chapel\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241201T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20241107T165017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T165308Z
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SUMMARY:Bach: Nun Komm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oxford Bach Soloists for Nun Komm\, a special Advent concert featuring two of J.S. Bach’s cantatas inspired by the hymn Nun komm\, der Heiden Heiland (“Come now\, Saviour of the gentiles”). This hymn\, beloved during the Advent season\, serves as the foundation for both BWV 62 and BWV 36. \n \nOxford Bach Soloists\nDirected by Eamonn Dougan\nWith Emilia Bertolini\, William Purefoy\, Oscar Golden-Lee\, and Ben Davies \nIn BWV 62\, Bach weaves Martin Luther’s 1524 hymn melody throughout both the instrumental and vocal textures with characteristic invention and brilliance. BWV 36 also celebrates this hymn\, but with a fresh approach\, reworking material from Bach’s secular cantatas and introducing an innovative structure where chorale verses replace traditional recitatives\, creating an extended\, two-part work. \nThe concert opens with choruses filled with tremendous energy and joyful anticipation\, heralding the coming of the Saviour. Through expressive arias and chorales\, the music reflects on divine wonders\, the majesty of God\, and the blessings promised to the faithful as we prepare for the birth of Christ. As the hymn urges\, “Laßt die süße Musica ganz freudenreich erschallen” – “Let the sweet music ring out full of joy.” \nJoin us on Sunday\, 1st December at 2:30 pm at St John the Evangelist Church\, Oxford\, and experience the beauty of Bach’s Advent music.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/bach-nun-komm/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, 109A Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20241101T165719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T165719Z
UID:43581-1733515200-1733522400@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:Macmillan Follow the Stars
DESCRIPTION:A Magical Christmas with Macmillan \nJoin us for a truly special evening of festive music and literature. Macmillan Cancer Support invites you to the stunning Christ Church Cathedral on Friday\, 6th December 2024\, at 8pm. \nThe Oxford Bach Soloists will perform a breathtaking selection of Christmas carols and choral works. And to add to the magic\, we’re thrilled to welcome renowned actors Shaun Evans\, Jason Isaacs\, Toby Jones\, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw who will share captivating readings. \nYour ticket purchase directly supports Macmillan’s vital work. \nBook your tickets now on the Tickets Oxford website and be part of this heartwarming event. \nPlease note that all performers are subject to change.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/macmillan-follow-the-stars-2/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, St. Aldates\, Oxford\, OX1 1DP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T113740
CREATED:20241217T102209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T102234Z
UID:43659-1735932600-1735939800@www.oxfordbachsoloists.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Oratorio
DESCRIPTION:🎼 Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Parts I\, IV\, and VI 🎼 \nThis January\, the Oxford Bach Soloists perform Parts I\, IV\, and VI of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio under the direction of Steven Grahl. Following their “standout performance of the Christmas Oratorio” (The Guardian\, 2024)\, these concerts bring Bach’s timeless retelling of the Nativity and Epiphany stories to two inspiring venues: \n📍 3rd January – St John the Evangelist Church\, Oxford\, 7.30pm\n📍 4th January – St James’ Piccadilly\, London\, 7.30pm \nFrom the exuberant choruses celebrating Christ’s birth to moments of reflection and triumph\, Bach’s masterpiece will be performed by a stellar ensemble of soloists\, chorus\, and period instruments. \nJoin us and experience the rich beauty of Bach’s music this New Year. \n🎟️ Tickets now available.
URL:https://www.oxfordbachsoloists.com/event/christmas-oratorio/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, 109A Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EH\, United Kingdom
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