News & Features
Choral Scholar Focus: Sebastian Hill
Our choral scholars form a crucial part of the Oxford Bach Soloists’ commitment to developing the talents of young aspiring soloists. In our first Choral Scholar Focus of 2022, I chatted with Seb Hill about his experiences with OBS so far…
Concertist’s Corner: Helen Charlston
Acclaimed for her musical interpretation, presence and “warmly distinctive tone” (The Telegraph), Helen Charlston is quickly cementing herself as a key performer in the next generation of British singers. I asked her about her ‘Bach journey’ so far…
Concertist’s Corner: Hugh Cutting
Winner of the 2021 Kathleen Ferrier Award, Hugh Cutting is the first countertenor to do so. Having started his singing career as a chorister at New College, Oxford, he became a choral scholar at St John’s College, Cambridge, and is now a member of the Royal College of Music International Opera Studio.
I asked him about his ‘Bach journey’ so far…
Introducing Our New General Manager
We are delighted to introduce our new General Manager, Katie Ambrose. Katie comes to OBS from a varied career across arts management, retail and finance. Katie has previously worked for the Cambridge University Musical Society and the Faculty of Music Performance team...
Ferrier Award success for two OBS singers
The awards saw prizes given to two Oxford Bach Soloists (OBS) Concertists, Hugh Cutting and Helen Charlston. Hugh Cutting has won the prestigious Kathleen Ferrier Award’s First Prize following an exceptional performance in the final. He is the first countertenor ever...
Future Plans
A message from our Artistic Director: I am writing to you today with an update on OBS’ response to the coronavirus crisis. The Headline Following discussion with the Board of Trustees, we have taken the decision to cancel all OBS concerts currently planned through to...
Support our ‘Bach Family’
A message from our Artistic Director: I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our loyal followers who have offered to support us at this very difficult time by converting their tickets into donations to help mitigate the crisis faced by our artists. Johann...
Choral Scholar Focus: Fiona Fraser
Tell us a bit about yourself, and your training to date? As an Undergraduate, I studied Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews, holding both an Organ and Choral Scholarship at the University Chapel. I then graduated from Cambridge University in 2015 with...
Announcing Michael Chance as our Patron
Today we are thrilled to announce Michael Chance as Patron of the Oxford Bach Soloists! "I am thrilled to have been asked to be Patron of Oxford Bach Soloists, with the music of J. S. Bach being central to my performing and recording life. The work OBS has been doing...
Choral Scholar Focus: Tom Lilburn
Tell us a bit about yourself, and your training to date? I have been a Lay Clerk in the Choir of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle for three years. I came to Windsor after graduating in Natural Sciences from St John’s College Cambridge, where I was a choral scholar...