Basel Bach Choir
| Basel Bach Choir | |
|---|---|
| Seat: |
 Basel
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| Founding: | 1911 |
| Genus: | Oratorio choir |
| Founder: | Adolf Hamm |
| Head : | Joachim Krause |
| Voices : | 80 ( SATB ) |
| Website : | www.baslerbachchor.ch |
The Basler Bach Choir is a traditional oratorio choir in Basel . He performs the great works of choral literature from the 17th to the 20th century and feels particularly connected to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach .
history
The Basler Bach Choir was founded in 1911 by the organist of the Basel Minster, Adolf Hamm. Approx. twice a year the choir performs large oratorios in Basel. Every year a concert is dedicated to a major work by Johann Sebastian Bach. The choir works with the Basel Symphony Orchestra , the basel sinfonietta , the Basel Chamber Orchestra and the Capriccio Basel Baroque Orchestra.
Choirmaster
- 1911–1922: Adolf Hamm
- 1922–1926: Hans Münch
- 1926–1938: Adolf Hamm
- 1939–1954: Walter Müller von Kulm
- 1957–1972: Walther Geiser
- 1972–1985: Étienne Krähenbühl
- since 1986: Joachim Krause