30 minute recitals and Q & A Sessions on a wide range of historical keyboards, including the lautenwerk, clavichord, harpsichord, fortepiano and organ. Coffee, tea, pastries and light snacks will be served. Hear the Northwest’s leading historical keyboard players and get curious about keyboards! 10:00 AM Henry Lebedinsky, clavichord 11:00 AM David Buice, lautenwerk 12:00 PM Byron Schenkman, harpsichord 1-2 …
Join us for a memorable evening with Grammy-nominated cellist William Skeen, as he takes you on a profound journey through J.S. Bach's iconic Cello Suites, paired with Britten’s Ciaccona for solo cello. Celebrated for his acclaimed new recording of the beloved Bach Suites, Skeen brings his masterful artistry and deep historical understanding to every note. Program Suite …
Bach’s cantatas are an endless source of inspiration, comfort and joy. We live in challenging times, and listening to Bach makes everything better. Our program features America’s leading baroque oboist, Debra Nagy, and two renowned Bach singers, Tyler Duncan and Hannah De Priest, supported by the Seattle Bach Festival orchestra. In these cantatas we’ll invite …
Embrace the joyous spirit of the season and start a new tradition with the Seattle Bach Festival's presentation of J.S. Bach's magnificent Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts-Oratorium), parts 1, 2, and 3. Immerse yourself in this radiant masterpiece, a collection of cantatas designed to be performed during the Christmas season. From triumphant fanfares featuring trumpets and timpani …
While Bach never left Germany, his musical world was shaped by the vibrant sounds of Venice, particularly through the works of Antonio Vivaldi. Bach studied many of Vivaldi’s works from the inside out, making arrangements of Vivaldi concertos to suit his own musical purposes. Experience the expressive power of Bach and Vivaldi arias and Venetian …
A collaboration with Voice of the Viol Music for beginnings and endings, for a wedding and a funeral, from the Bach Family Archive. JS Bach descended from a long line of gifted musicians, and considered Johan Christoph Bach to be a “profound composer”. This emotionally rich repertoire features a tapestry of solo voices, viola da gamba …
Join us for a program of profound beauty and uplifting spirit at the Seattle Bach Festival, as we explore "The Triumph of Love Over Fear." Featuring Bach's powerful motet BWV 228, "Fürchte dich nicht" (Be not afraid), this program journeys through the dark nights of the soul to emerge in radiant hope and love. Experience …