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

'Prelude': Cello Suites 1
Sat, 25 October 2025
Pusey House Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
From £16.50 (£6 for students, FREE for under-18s)
J.S. Bach Cello Suites

'Allemande': Cello Suites 2
Sat, 22 November 2025
Pusey House Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
From £16.50 (£6 for students, FREE for under-18s)
J.S. Bach Cello Suites

Christmas Oratorio
Sat, 3 January 2026
University Church of St Mary The Virgin, Oxford
7:30pm
From £12 (£6 for students, FREE for under-18s)

'Courante': Cello Suites 3
Sat, 24 January 2026
Pusey House Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
From £16.50 (£6 for students, FREE for under-18s)
J.S. Bach Cello Suites

'Sarabande': Cello Suites 4
Sat, 7 March 2026
Pusey House Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
From £16.50 (£6 for students, FREE for under-18s)
J.S. Bach Cello Suites

St John Passion
Wed, 1 April 2026
University Church of St Mary The Virgin, Oxford
7:30pm
From £12 (£6 for students, FREE for under-18s)

'Galanteries': Cello Suites 5
Sat, 2 May 2026
Pusey House Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
From £16.50 (£6 for students, FREE for under-18s)
J.S. Bach Cello Suites

'Gigue': Cello Suites 6
Sat, 27 June 2026
Pusey House Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
From £16.50 (£6 for students, FREE for under-18s)
J.S. Bach Cello Suites
Past programmes

Bach at School: Toccatas 3
Sat, 19 July 2025
Mansfield College Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
£15 | £5 students | £0 u18s

Bach at the Salon: Toccatas 2
Sat, 14 June 2025
St Michael at the North Gate Church, Oxford
2:30pm
£18 (£5 students, u18s free)
Bach Toccatas: Bach in Context

Bach at Home: Toccatas 1
Sat, 24 May 2025
St John the Evangelist Church, Oxford
2:30pm
£12–£20 (£5 students, U-18s free)
Toccatas: Bach in Context

Bach: Singet dem Herrn
Sat, 3 May 2025
St Peter's College Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
£0–£21

Bach: St John Passion
Fri, 18 April 2025
St James's Piccadilly, London
7:30pm
£0–£42
- ➕1 other performance

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

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