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Bach: Mass in B minor

Oxford PlayhouseOxford

5 December 2026 · 19:30

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Join the Oxford Bach Choir for one of the towering masterpieces of the choral repertoire: Bach’s Mass in B minor. From the brilliance and energy of its great choruses to moments of profound intimacy and reflection, the Mass in B minor brings together the full range of Bach’s extraordinary musical imagination. It is a work of immense drama and beauty, and a thrilling experience in live performance. Under the direction of Benjamin Nicholas, the Oxford Bach Choir is joined by the acclaimed period-instrument ensemble Instruments of Time and Truth, with soloists Áine Smith, Lucy Gibbs, Archie Inns and Thomas Butler. Experience Bach at his most ambitious and inspiring. Conductor: Benjamin Nicholas Instruments of Time and Truth Áine Smith (soprano) Lucy Gibbs (mezzo-soprano) Archie Inns (tenor) Thomas Butler (bass) François Cloete (organist) Oxford Bach Choir GS