the choir

The Stockholm Bach Choir, in Sweden "Bachkören", was formed in 1964 by Anders Öhrwall as a group specialising in the music of the Baroque. Until 1999 the choir was associated with the Adolf Fredrik church in Stockholm. After that the Stockholm Bach Choir first collaborated with the concert venue Nalen in Stockholm and then with the parish of Sundbyberg, a suburb of Stockholm. For the moment the choir works as an independent ensemble.

The choir's performances are distinguished by musical vivacity, suppleness of rhythm and carefully moulded articulation. Starting with concert activities in Stockholm, the choir has earned for itself, through concert tours (Europe, China, Japan, Australia, USA and Canada), gramophone recordings and radio and television broadcasts, an important place in Swedish music-making. Baroque music apart, the choir performs both modern and classical choir music. An important tradition for many people in Stockholm is the annual Christmas concert, where many of Anders Öhrwall's popular adaptations are being performed.




Previous conductors:
Anders Öhrwall 1964-2000
Fredrik Malmberg 2002-summer 2003

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