Choral Scholars 2022-23
THE CLASS OF ‘22-23 These young aspiring soloists sing with the Oxford Bach Soloists across the academic year from September to August. They make up the core of the chorus and help to maintain its musical integrity, and develop their own talents by taking on...
Bach Motets: Komm, Jesu, Komm
There are only a few tickets remaining for this concert! 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...
Bach Motets: Jesu, meine Freude
Oxford Bach Soloists Tom Hammond-Davies (conductor) Nick Pritchard (tenor) 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...
Bach Motets: Fürchte dich nicht
Oxford Bach Soloists Tom Hammond-Davies (conductor) Magda Loth-Hill (violin) George Clifford (violin) Rosie Moon (violone, double bass) Dónal McCann (organ) Bach’s motets constitute the most perfect and gem-like set amongst his works. They lay at the heart of...
Bach Motets: Singet dem Herrn
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...
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Bach Motets: Lobet den Herrn
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...
Follow the Stars: Macmillan Carols
26th Anniversary Concert. Join 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...
Bach Motets: Der Geist hilft
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...Our Benefactors
OUR BENEFACTORS Thank you! We are grateful to the following individuals, trusts, and companies who have chosen to make a gift to the Oxford Bach Soloists. These generous benefactors support the work of our exceptional musicians, administrators, educational projects,...
Raynham Hall
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Cantata 199: Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut Cantata 170: Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust Esther Brazil mezzo-soprano Tom Hammond-Davies conductor Hugh Cutting countertenor Book Tickets In 1714 Johann Sebastian Bach was made...
Digital Concerts
Join OBS online for stunning concerts live-streamed from New College Chapel. Purchase a Digital subscription and you can enjoy performances from our artists from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy the live streams, or watch on demand. Purchase a Digital subscription...
Choral Scholar Focus: Jessica Edgar
Our choral scholars form a crucial part of the Oxford Bach Soloists’ commitment to developing the talents of young aspiring soloists. In our second Choral Scholar Focus of 2022, I chatted with Jessica Edgar about her experiences with OBS so far… 1. Tell us a bit...
Mass in B minor
Featuring soloists from the Oxford Bach Soloists, this concert presents the culmination of a workshop week with members of the Orlando Chamber Choir. Book...
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 Sebastian Hill about his experiences with OBS so far… 1. Tell us a bit...
Resound ye songs – LIVE STREAM
Resound, Ye Songs! Sunday 8 May, 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm . This live-stream is restricted content for Friends of OBS. To watch the live-stream, please type the password in the box below. Friends of OBS will have been sent this password in advance. . Restricted...
Cancelled: Wake Up!
It is with a heavy heart that we have had to cancel this event. Anyone who has booked a ticket for this event will receive a refund in the upcoming days. In his second cycle of Cantatas at Leipzig, Bach focuses exclusively on the chorale, each Cantata based on the...
Resound, Ye Songs!
Watch live-stream! . Bach’s earliest works are often considered to be his most inventive, full of daring ideas. Cantata 12 is one of his most affecting compositions, the opening of which was to find its way into the B minor Mass. Now one year in his post as...
