Hear Bach Like Never Before: 4 Harpsichords Live at BW Bach Festival
Experience the beauty and brilliance of live Baroque music at the annual Bach Festival, presented by Baldwin Wallace University. This beloved Northeast Ohio tradition brings together world-class faculty, students, and guest artists for a vibrant celebration of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. *Festival Highlight: Concerto Countdown - Friday, April 17th at 7pm* Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event featuring Bach’s exhilarating concerti for *2, 3, and even 4 harpsichords*—a rare opportunity to experience these dazzling works live, showcasing the extraordinary interplay between multiple soloists and orchestra. *Featured Events – Saturday, April 18th:* - *“Preluding…” (Organ Studio Performance)* 1:30 PM | Lindsay-Crossman Chapel - *FENCES: Music of Bach, Pärt, Brahms, and Sisask* *(ticketed)* 2:00 PM | Lindsay-Crossman Chapel “Fences” explores the technical boundaries composers set for themselves—self-imposed constraints that clarify musical thought while fueling ingenuity. Featuring works by Pärt, Sisask, Brahms, and Bach, the program reveals how limitation can become a powerful engine of invention. - *Festival Brass* 6:15 PM | Marting Hall Lawn & Tower A lively, family-friendly favorite—perfect for introducing children and newcomers to the excitement of live Bach. - *Mass in G Minor & Magnificat, J.S. Bach* *(ticketed)* 7:00 PM | Gamble Auditorium Featuring the BW Motet Choir, Orchestra, and guest soloists in one of Bach’s most powerful choral programs. Tickets and full schedule information are available at bw.edu/schools/conservatory/bach-festival/ or by calling 440.826.8065. Join us and be part of one of Northeast Ohio’s most treasured musical traditions! *Sarah Lynne Bailey* Bach Festival Manager sbailey@bw.edu
Experience the beauty and brilliance of live Baroque music at the annual Bach Festival, presented by Baldwin Wallace University. This beloved Northeast Ohio tradition brings together world-class faculty, students, and guest artists for a vibrant celebration of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. *Festival Highlight: Concerto Countdown - Friday, April 17th at 7pm* Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event featuring Bach’s exhilarating concerti for *2, 3, and even 4 harpsichords*—a rare opportunity to experience these dazzling works live, showcasing the extraordinary interplay between multiple soloists and orchestra. *Featured Events – Saturday, April 18th:* - *“Preluding…” (Organ Studio Performance)* 1:30 PM | Lindsay-Crossman Chapel - *FENCES: Music of Bach, Pärt, Brahms, and Sisask* *(ticketed)* 2:00 PM | Lindsay-Crossman Chapel “Fences” explores the technical boundaries composers set for themselves—self-imposed constraints that clarify musical thought while fueling ingenuity. Featuring works by Pärt, Sisask, Brahms, and Bach, the program reveals how limitation can become a powerful engine of invention. - *Festival Brass* 6:15 PM | Marting Hall Lawn & Tower A lively, family-friendly favorite—perfect for introducing children and newcomers to the excitement of live Bach. - *Mass in G Minor & Magnificat, J.S. Bach* *(ticketed)* 7:00 PM | Gamble Auditorium Featuring the BW Motet Choir, Orchestra, and guest soloists in one of Bach’s most powerful choral programs. Tickets and full schedule information are available at bw.edu/schools/conservatory/bach-festival/ or by calling 440.826.8065. Join us and be part of one of Northeast Ohio’s most treasured musical traditions! *Sarah Lynne Bailey* Bach Festival Manager sbailey@bw.edu
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Sarah Lynne Bailey