Join us for a breathtaking performance of Handel's Messiah! Experience the masterpiece on 29 March at Croydon Minster. Handel's Messiah is a cherished choral masterpiece often performed in grand venues. However, its origins are quite different. Handel, a German émigré, came to London to pursue a career in Italian opera. When opera was banned during […]

OBS Choral Scholars & Alumni Saturday 12th April, 2:30 pm St John the Evangelist Church, Oxford Bach’s music has moved and inspired audiences and performers for generations, but tragedy was a constant companion to him. Orphaned aged ten and father to twenty children, only ten of whom survived to adulthood, Bach’s life was deeply affected […]

Bach's St John Passion – Easter 2025 This Easter, the Oxford Bach Soloists invite you to experience one of Johann Sebastian Bach's most compelling works, the St John Passion. Performed across two evenings, the piece tells the story of the Passion with intimacy and drama, brought to life by a superb lineup of musicians. The […]

Bach's St John Passion – Easter 2025 This Easter, the Oxford Bach Soloists invite you to experience one of Johann Sebastian Bach's most compelling works, the St John Passion. Performed across two evenings, the piece tells the story of the Passion with intimacy and drama, brought to life by a superb lineup of musicians. The […]