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The Bach-Chor Bonn is a large concert choir and oratorio choir in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by Gustav Classens in 1949 as Bonner Bach-Gemeinschaft, and has its present name officially since 2012. It has performed internationally, and recorded. Originally founded specifically to perform the works of its namesake Johann Sebastian Bach, the repertoire now contains major compositions of all periods including contemporary works. The choir has a long tradition of tours to European countries.
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- ↑ "City of Bristol Choir Gala Concert with John Rutter". Colston Hall. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ↑ "Exploring Baroque". Bristol Post. 15 May 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2015.[ permanent dead link ]
