THE QUEENES CHAPPELL: Other Bachs
St Mary's Church, Surrey, KT11 3PX
Monday 13th July 2026
Other Bachs
The Bach family was a veritable dynasty in the musical landscape of 17th and 18th century Germany, spanning several generations and regions of the country. Johann Sebastian is naturally the most famous, but the accomplishments of his uncles, nephews, sons and daughters are quite difficult to outshine, even with the enormous weight of Johann's vast legacy.
In this concert, alongside motets by J. S. Bach himself, we will explore some choral works by some of Johann's lesser-known family members: Johann Ludwig Bach, third cousin; Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, fifth son; Johann Christian Bach, youngest son; and Johann Christoph Altnickol, son-in-law.
Artist Biography
Historically-informed solo-voice choir The Queenes Chappell make their return to the Surrey Bach Festival, for a beautiful evening concert of choral music.
The Queenes Chappell is a young, versatile vocal consort committed to the performance of 16th, 17th and 18th century repertoire in a bold, vivid, and historically informed style. Founded in 2022 by Artistic Director Matthew Brown, the group has presented concerts across London and beyond, and is fast establishing itself as a fresh and exciting interpreter of Renaissance and Baroque repertoire.
The group is now resident at St Mary’s Church, Stoke d’Abernon, a historic church with a long and rich history of historical performance. Previously, The Queenes Chappell were engaged as Artists-in-Residence at St Mary-le-Strand in central London, and have appeared in the Italian Sounds in London and Baroquestock festivals.
Its members are drawn from London’s best solo and consort singers, who sing with other premiere ensembles such as Voces8, Monteverdi Choir, Gabrieli Consort, Tenebrae, and The Sixteen.
The Bach family was a veritable dynasty in the musical landscape of 17th and 18th century Germany, spanning several generations and regions of the country. Johann Sebastian is naturally the most famous, but the accomplishments of his uncles, nephews, sons and daughters are quite difficult to outshine, even with the enormous weight of Johann's vast legacy.
Artist Biography
Historically-informed solo-voice choir The Queenes Chappell make their return to the Surrey Bach Festival, for a beautiful evening concert of choral music.
The Queenes Chappell is a young, versatile vocal consort committed to the performance of 16th, 17th and 18th century repertoire in a bold, vivid, and historically informed style. Founded in 2022 by Artistic Director Matthew Brown, the group has presented concerts across London and beyond, and is fast establishing itself as a fresh and exciting interpreter of Renaissance and Baroque repertoire.
