Oxford Bach Soloists

Biography
The Oxford Bach Soloists (OBS) is a Baroque ensemble whose ambition is to perform, in sequence, the complete canon of J. S. Bach’s vocal works over 12 years. Founded by Tom Hammond-Davies (Artistic Director) in 2017, OBS offers a unique musical experience that converges composer, performer, and audience. The OBS’s mission is distinctive and pioneering; while there have been many recordings and performances of Bach’s complete vocal works, OBS is performing them chronologically, programmed in real-time, and set in the context for which they were conceived – for instance, as Bach would have with performers, instruments and venues that echo the university and churches of his hometown of Leipzig. Bach’s music is community music. He was part of an extended network of musicians in northern Germany and today, OBS champions our local students, scholars, players, and soloists.
Musicians
- Tom Hammond-DaviesVoice, Conductor
- Henrik PerssonCello, Viola da Gamba
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Upcoming Concerts

Bach: Fürchte dich nicht
Sat, 12 April 2025
St John the Evangelist Church, Oxford
2:30pm
£8–£20 (£5 students, 18s free)

Bach: St John Passion
Thu, 17 April 2025
St John the Evangelist, Oxford
7:30pm
£0–£38

Bach: St John Passion
Fri, 18 April 2025
St James's Piccadilly, London
7:30pm
£0–£42
Past programmes

Christmas Oratorio
Sat, 4 January 2025
St James's Church Piccadilly, London
7:30pm
£0–£42
- ➕1 other performance

Bach: Nun komm
Sun, 1 December 2024
St John the Evangelist Church, Oxford
2:30pm
£0–£38

St John Passion 300
Sat, 30 March 2024
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
7:30pm
£0–£41
- ➕1 other performance

Bach Partitas: No. 3 in A minor
Sun, 4 February 2024
New College Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
£0–£18

Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Sat, 6 January 2024
St James's Church, Piccadilly
7:30pm
£0 - £40
- ➕1 other performance