# Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir

> choir from Sweden

**Wikidata**: [Q10424052](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10424052)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/adolf-fredrik-s-bach-choir

## Summary
Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir is a Swedish choir founded in 1964. Also known by its Swedish name "Adolf Fredriks Bachkör," it is a vocal ensemble from Sweden with documented cataloging across major international library and music databases.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1964 (inception)
- Country of origin: Sweden
- Classification: Choir (instance_of)
- Swedish name: Adolf Fredriks Bachkör
- Wikipedia presence: Swedish language (sv) only, with 1 sitelink
- ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier): 000000010860654X
- VIAF ID: 132615973
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n85180092
- MusicBrainz Artist ID: 32caf1e6-b7e8-48ec-8ebe-7253501d2c22
- Discogs Release ID: 1926259
- Yale LUX ID: group/999a5f87-169a-4415-a971-78ccc8cbb81d
- CiNii Research ID: 1140563741559664256
- NACSIS CAT Author ID: DA12425834
- IDRef ID: 160591155
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007425555705171

## FAQs
### Q: When was Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir established?
The choir was founded in 1964 in Sweden.

### Q: What type of musical ensemble is Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir?
It is classified as a choir, which is an ensemble of singers who perform choral music together. Choirs are a subclass of vocal ensemble and organization.

### Q: What is the Swedish name for Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir?
The choir is known as "Adolf Fredriks Bachkör" in Swedish, as documented in Discogs records.

### Q: Is there Wikipedia content available for Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir?
The choir has a presence on Swedish Wikipedia (sv), with content available in that language only.

## Why It Matters
Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir represents an established Swedish choral institution with over six decades of documented history since its 1964 founding. Its extensive cataloging across major international bibliographic and music databases—including the Library of Congress, VIAF, ISNI, MusicBrainz, and Discogs—demonstrates its recognized standing within the global choral community. The choir contributes to Sweden's rich choral tradition, which forms a cornerstone of the country's cultural and musical heritage. As a named Bach choir, it participates in the broader tradition of ensembles dedicated to performing the works of J.S. Bach and related choral repertoire.

## Notable For
- Over 60 years of continuous operation since its 1964 founding
- Extensive international bibliographic recognition across library systems in the United States, Europe, Israel, and Japan
- Cataloging in both music-specific databases (MusicBrainz, Discogs) and academic library systems (CiNii, Yale LUX)
- Dual naming convention with Swedish and international variants
- Association with the Bach choir tradition, suggesting specialization in J.S. Bach's choral works

## Body
### Identity and Classification
Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir is a Swedish choir established in 1964. The ensemble falls under the classification of "choir"—defined as an ensemble of singers who perform choral music together. Choirs represent a subclass of both vocal ensemble and organization within musical taxonomy.

### Naming and Language
The choir operates under two documented names:
- **English:** Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir
- **Swedish:** Adolf Fredriks Bachkör

The Swedish name variant is recorded in Discogs with qualifier P1810. The choir's Wikipedia presence is limited to Swedish language content, with a sitelink count of 1.

### International Bibliographic Presence
Adolf Fredrik's Bach Choir maintains an extensive footprint across international cataloging and authority systems:

**Library Authority Systems:**
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n85180092 (United States)
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007425555705171
- IDRef ID: 160591155 (French authority system, referenced as of July 6, 2022)

**Academic Research Systems:**
- CiNii Research ID: 1140563741559664256 (Japanese academic database, referenced March 28, 2023)
- NACSIS CAT Author ID: DA12425834 (Japan)
- Yale LUX ID: group/999a5f87-169a-4415-a971-78ccc8cbb81d

**Music Industry Databases:**
- MusicBrainz Artist ID: 32caf1e6-b7e8-48ec-8ebe-7253501d2c22
- Discogs Release ID: 1926259

### Standard Identifiers
The choir holds recognized standard identifiers:
- **ISNI:** 000000010860654X — International Standard Name Identifier, a unique identifier for creative contributors
- **VIAF:** 132615973 — Virtual International Authority File, linking authority records across institutions globally

### Historical Context
The choir's 1964 inception places it within the post-war expansion of choral music in Scandinavia. The name "Adolf Fredrik" references a historic area in Stockholm, suggesting geographic or institutional roots in the Swedish capital. The "Bach Choir" designation indicates a likely specialization in or connection to the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, following a naming convention common among choirs dedicated to classical sacred music traditions.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. CiNii Research
3. MusicBrainz
4. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File