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This vivid work, which had its premiere on Good Friday 1724, brings an experimental spirit to its arresting musical ...
Bach had little systematic training in his youth ... though grudgingly gave him lessons on the harpsichord. At 15, Johann Sebastian gained a position in the choir at Lüneburg where he was able at last ...
The University of Massachusetts Amherst will host its 2025 UMass Bach Festival and Symposium from Friday, April 25, through ...
There’s been some lovely music composed for Easter, including a brand-new recording of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Easter ...
Anna Magdalena Wilcke (1701-1760) was a well-known soprano who in 1721 married the legendary classical composer, Johann ...
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Blue skies and Bach
The event, held in honor of Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday on March 21, was designed to celebrate his enduring legacy. A painting of Bach, sporting a festive birthday hat, stood prominently ...
In case you missed it over the weekend. The Missouri Theatre held a Bach to Mendelssohn symphony Saturday evening.
But this week’s Minnesota Orchestra concerts are a celebration of Bach that goes from intimate to expansive. Nine works are on the program, seven of them by Bach and two inspired by his music ...
Classical music enthusiasts are in for a rare and intimate treat on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7 p.m., as celebrated pianist ...