St Albans Bach Choir
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St Albans Bach Choir is an amateur choir based in the English cathedral city of St Albans. Since its founding in 1924 it has performed a wide range of choral music including but by no means limited to the great Bach masterpieces.[1] It strives for the highest possible standards of music making, employing soloists of the highest calibre and professional orchestras. Performances are normally held in St Albans Cathedral. Currently, the Musical Director is Andrew Lucas, Master of the Music at the Cathedral.
St Albans Bach Choir | |
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Origin | St Albans, Hertfordshire, U.K. |
Genres | Choral |
Instrument(s) | choral |
Years active | 1924 - present |
Website | https://www.stalbansbachchoir.org.uk |
The choir has been conducted by distinguished guest conductors Sir David Willcox, John Rutter CBE, Sir Richard Armstrong and Laurence Cummings.
In October 2018 the choir was recognised as being amongst "9 of The Best UK Choirs".[2]
The choir is Registered Charity no. 285602[3]