Oxford Bach Soloists, Tom Hammond-Davies, Nick Pritchard, Yu-Wei Hu
Biography Oxford Bach Soloists, Tom Hammond-Davies, Nick Pritchard, Yu-Wei Hu
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.
Tom Hammond-Davies
is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Oxford Bach Soloists.
Since graduating in music from the University of Oxford, Tom has become a leading specialist in choral conducting. He studied with Paul Spicer at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and has gone on to gain a reputation as one of the top choral conductors in the world.
In 2015, he founded the Oxford Bach Soloists a unique ensemble with a mission to perform the complete works of J. S. Bach in chronological sequence, programmed in real-time, and in the context in which they were originally received. Tom leads the baroque ensemble and singers in performances that have captured the imagination of all who witness their concerts.
Tom is a Trustee of the Sir George Dyson Trust and has appeared on the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, the Three Choirs Festival, the Oxford Lieder Festival, and has guest-conducted the New Mozart Orchestra, International Baroque Players, and Oxford Bach Choir.
Tom is also currently the Director of Music at the City Church of St Michael at the North Gate, Oxford, Director of Music at Mansfield College, Oxford, and has recently been appointed as a member of Faculty for the Oxford Cultural Leaders programme.
