Aachener Bachverein (often abbreviated as ABV) is a German
oratorio
An oratorio () is a large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists. Like most operas, an oratorio includes the use of a choir, soloists, an instrumental ensemble, various distinguishable characters, and arias. However, opera is ...
choir
A choir ( ; also known as a chorale or chorus) is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Choirs may perform music from the classical music repertoire, which sp ...
of the
Evangelical Church in the Rhineland in the city of
Aachen that was founded in 1913
by
Heinrich Boell. Although the chorus sings a varied repertoire that encompasses music from all historical periods to new compositions, the ensemble is particularly known for their
historically informed performances of
baroque and
classical period music
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that are often made in conjunction with internationally renowned instrumental ensembles and orchestras. The choir frequently tours, has had several of their performances broadcast on German
radio
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, and has recorded a number of
cantatas by
J.S. Bach.
List of directors
* Heinrich Boell (1913–1924)
*
Rudolf Mauersberger (1924–1925)
*
Erhard Mauersberger (1925–1928)
*
Hans Hulverscheidt (1956–1974)
*
Johannes Geffert (1974–1979)
*
Heribert Breuer (1979–1983)
*
Wolfgang Karius
Wolfgang Karius (born 4 June 1943) is a German conductor, organist and harpsichordist.
Biography
Karius was born at Gummersbach. He attended the Hochschule für Musik Köln where he studied organ under Wolfgang Stockmeier and Michael Schneide ...
(1983–2008)
* Georg Hage (2008–present)
References
Further reading
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External links
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German choirs
Early music choirs
Musical groups established in 1913
1913 establishments in Germany
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