Conductor
John Hugh Thomas formed the Swansea Bach Choir in 1965. Under his direction, it has come to be recognised as one of the country’s most accomplished chamber choirs. He was for many years a member of the Heinrich Schütz Choir and the Monteverdi Choir of London. He has worked in most European countries, in Israel, Scandinavia and in America and has directed performances with the Hanover Band, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. At the invitation of BBC Wales he formed the BBC Welsh Chorus in 1983 and was its Chorus Master for twelve years. He helped establish the National Youth Choir of Wales in 1984 and was its conductor for three years ending his period with them by directing the annual Bach Memorial Concert at St Thomas Church in Leipzig in July 1992. He has been a guest conductor with many choirs including the BBC Singers and the Netherlands Radio Chorus.
From 1997-1999 he was Head of Vocal Studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Currently he is a member of the Music Department at Cardiff University where he lectures, teaches singing and conducts the University Chamber Choir. In July 1996 he was awarded the OBE for his services to music.
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New Musical Director
After forty-five years as the choir's conductor, John Hugh Thomas will be standing down at the end of the 2010/2011 concert season. If you're interested in becoming the choir's new musical director, please click here for more information.Next Concert
BBC PROMS IN THE PARK 2010
An evening of music and song at the eighth BBC Proms in the Park from Swansea.
Saturday, 11 September 2010.
Singleton Park, Swansea.
