Thomanerchor Leipzig

Performer

The Thomanerchor Leipzig (English: St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig) is a boys' choir in Leipzig, Germany. The choir was founded in 1212. At present, the choir consists of 92 boys from 9 to 18 years of age. The members, called Thomaner, live in a boarding school, theThomasalumnat, and attend Thomasschule zu Leipzig, a Gymnasium school with a linguistic profile and a focus on musical education. The younger members attend the primary school 76. Grundschule in der Manetstraße. Johann Sebastian Bach served as Thomaskantor, director of the choir, from 1723 to 1750. [source from Wikipedia]

Work

• Sing unto the Lord a new song, BWV 225
• The Spirit gives aid to our weakness, BWV 226
• Jesus, my joy, BWV 227
• Come, Jesus, come, BWV 229
• Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230
• Do not fear, BVW 228