Oxford Bach Soloists

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JS Bach: English Suites #4

The fourth concert in a six-part series featuring Bach's English Suites for harpsichord, alongside vocal works by Bach and his contemporaries.

JS Bach's 'English' Suites BWV 806–811 are believed to be his earliest suites for keyboard, likely composed during his time in Weimar. Despite their French style, one possible explanation for their 'English' title is the inspiration Bach drew from the keyboard works of French composer Charles Dieupart, who lived in London. Ultimately, these virtuosic suites abound with lively Baroque dances and showcase Bach's exceptional talent for keyboard writing.

This six-part series from the Oxford Bach Soloists will feature harpsichord performances from its Artistic Director, Steven Grahl, and its co-principal keyboardists, Anhad Arora and Dónal McCann. Each concert will also include vocal works by JS Bach and his contemporaries.

English Suites Special Offer: book all six concerts in the same transaction before 17th October and get 15% off.

Sat, 20 Feb 2027
Pusey House Chapel, Oxford
2:30pm
From £16.50 (conc. available)

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The fourth concert in a six-part series featuring Bach's English Suites for harpsichord, alongside vocal works by Bach and his contemporaries.

JS Bach's 'English' Suites BWV 806–811 are believed to be his earliest suites for keyboard, likely composed during his time in Weimar. Despite their French style, one possible explanation for their 'English' title is the inspiration Bach drew from the keyboard works of French composer Charles Dieupart, who lived in London. Ultimately, these virtuosic suites abound with lively Baroque dances and showcase Bach's exceptional talent for keyboard writing.

This six-part series from the Oxford Bach Soloists will feature harpsichord performances from its Artistic Director, Steven Grahl, and its co-principal keyboardists, Anhad Arora and Dónal McCann. Each concert will also include vocal works by JS Bach and his contemporaries.

English Suites Special Offer: book all six concerts in the same transaction before 17th October and get 15% off.