Melbourne Bach Choir
Welcome
The Melbourne Bach Choir (MBC) was formed in 2005 to perform an Easter 2006 concert of JS Bach’s magnificent St Matthew Passion.
Bach’s music has remained at the core of the choir’s repertoire along with other significant choral works.
Artistic Director, Rick Prakhoff, is one of Australia’s most experienced conductors
2025 Concerts
Latest Reviews
Classic Melbourne
The choir was exemplary, with lovely balance and tone.
Australian Book Review
An exhilarating performance… admirable ensemble and dynamic flexibility
Classic Melbourne
Choristers sang with ample resonant tone
Limelight
The assured quality of this performance…
The Age
A sterling interpretation of the long Bach Passion without compromising in any way the work’s requirements
Latest News
2025 Melbourne Bach Choir Scholars Announced
Melbourne Bach Choir sings St John Passion
Accolades for the Choir’s performance of the Verdi Requiem
J. S. Bach Ascension Oratorio
Celebrating Our Verdi Requiem Soprano, Miriam Gordon-Stewart
Experience Verdi’s Masterpiece with the Melbourne Bach Choir
Melbourne Premiere of Anne Cawrse’s Requiem at ‘Eternal Light’ Concert
MBC Scholarships for 2024 – don’t miss out!
Sing In Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony!
Ready to sing with some of the greatest composers of all time?
Audition for our 2025 program. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just starting out, we welcome all voice types to join us performing Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Orff and more wonderful repertoire.
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