American Bach Soloists
The American Bach Soloists are leading performers in the field of Baroque music, dedicated to historically informed performances of Bach and his contemporaries. The ensemble’s mission of providing meaningful, memorable, and valuable musical experiences for our audiences through inspiring performances and recordings, and of supporting the preservation of Early Music through educational programs for students and emerging professionals, has been realized under the leadership of Jeffrey Thomas, who for more than three decades has brought thoughtful perspectives to his performances as Artistic Director and conductor of the American Bach Soloists. Recognized worldwide as one of the foremost interpreters of the music of Bach and the Baroque, he continues to inspire audiences and performers alike through his keen insights into the passions behind musical expression. Fanfare Magazine proclaimed that “Thomas’ direction seems just right, capturing the humanity of the music … there is no higher praise for Bach performance.”
Together with “the best American specialists in early music” (The Washington Post), the ensemble has achieved its vision of assembling the world’s finest vocalists and period-instrument performers to bring this brilliant music to life. Critical acclaim has been extensive: The Washington Post called ABS “a flawless ensemble … a level of musical finesse one rarely encounters.” San Francisco Classical Voice declared “there is nothing routine or settled about their work. Jeffrey Thomas is still pushing the musical Baroque envelope.”
