Oxford Bach Choir

In March 2020, with just hours to go before our performance of the Missa Solemnis, the Covid pandemic forced OBC to cancel the concert. Since then, the choir has been determined to perform Beethoven’s late masterpiece, one of the towering achievements of Western sacred music. Originally conceived as OBC’s contribution towards the celebrations of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, this titanic setting of the Mass will be performed by the Choir three years later than planned.

Beethoven wrestled with the Missa Solemnis for several years, and produced a work which is solemn, heaven-storming, and turbulent, but also deeply contemplative. Beethoven wrote on his score “From the heart – may it go to the heart!”, and successive generations can testify that his wish has succeeded. Any performance of this work demands enormous physical and emotional input, and OBC are delighted to be joined by the orchestra and soloists who were originally to have performed with them in March 2020.

Orchestra London Mozart Players

Conductor Benjamin Nicholas

Soprano Claire Rutter

Alto Susanna Spicer

Tenor Justin Lavender

Bass Mark Stone

Wheelchair Spaces

If you require a wheelchair space for this event, please call 01865 305 305 or email boxoffice@oxfordplayhouse.com for further assistance.

Group Bookings

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount on Full Price tickets (cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or concession). Please book via the Box Office on 01865 305 305.