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The Oxford Bach Choir is one of the UK's best-known amateur choirs, and is based in Oxford, England. Founded by Basil Harwood in 1896 to further the music of JS Bach in Oxford, the Choir merged in 1905 with the Oxford Choral & Philharmonic Society, whose origins can be traced back to 1819. Oxford Bach Choir can therefore feel proud to have inherited a choral tradition which extends back almost two centuries. The Choir performs at the uplifting surroundings of Sir Christopher Wren's Sheldonian Theatre right in the heart of the city. Oxford Bach Choir is Oxford's premier large mixed-voice choir, with around 160 members and a passionate commitment to sing exhilarating and challenging choral music to the highest standard. The range of music is diverse – from the great works of Bach and the classical repertoire to contemporary works by new generations of composers. Oxford Bach Choir has always relished the mix of town and gown. Rehearsals and concerts are scheduled so that students, academics and professionals are all able to participate in the Choir's programmes – and, indeed, the Choir enjoys good relationships both with Oxford colleges and with businesses in the city. New members, drawn from throughout Oxfordshire, are always welcome at the start of every season. Oxford Bach Choir gives at least four concerts every season at the end of each academic term, in December, March and June – festive occasions which attract audiences of around 800 people. For the main programmes in December and March the Choir is accompanied by top professional orchestras, such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Mozart Players and the Britten Sinfonia, and is privileged to sing under the inspiring conductorship of Nicholas Cleobury, who has a considerable reputation both at home and abroad as a particular champion of new music who has given over 100 premieres. In June and at Christmas the Choir performs under the energetic baton of its Associate Conductor, Timothy Byram-Wigfield, who is Director of Music at St George's Chapel, Windsor, and leads a varied career as organist, pianist and singer. ==Notable members== *Frederick Geoffrey Lawrence QC – lawyer who successfully defended suspected serial killer John Bodkin Adams in 1957. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oxford Bach Choir」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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