The Bach Choir was established in 1876 and is one of the world’s leading choruses. The Choir has enjoyed the services of several outstanding Musical Directors, including Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir David Willcocks and now David Hill, each of whom has ensured that the Choir performs to the highest standards. The Bach Choir regularly sings with the best professional orchestras and soloists and is often invited to perform at high-profile events. The Choir enjoys Royal patronage and sang at the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations as well as the anniversary events to mark the end of WWII. The Choir tours in the UK and overseas; it regularly commissions new works, and has a busy recording schedule.

The Bach Choir has some 220 active members, all of whom are regularly auditioned. The Choir’s membership, drawn from all walks of life, reflects the enormous social changes that have taken place since its first performance in 1876. In all this time the aim has remained unchanged: ‘to inspire singers and audiences with the magnificence, beauty and emotional power of choral music’.

For more information, visit their website at www.thebachchoir.org.uk