The Bach Society of Saint Louis will open its 85th season with Mozart’s Requiem on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. The concert marks the beginning of A. Dennis Sparger’s 40th year as Music Director and Conductor with the organization. Additionally, the performance t will be presented in loving memory of Sandra Geary, the Bach Society’s {…}
(Photo credit: ProPhotoSTL) The Bach Society of Saint Louis unveils its 2025 season lineup. The Society’s Music Director, A. Dennis Sparger leads all performances. The season with Mozart’s “Requiem.” Molly Netter, Clara Osowski, Gene Stenger, and Paul Max Tipton are soloists with the Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra. Performance Date: October 12, 2025 The Christmas Candlelight Concert features John Rutter’s {…}
The Bach Society of Saint Louis is bringing back its “Bach Talk Podcast” for a second season. Season two will include conversations with tenor Gene Stenger and Ken Kulosa, Principal Cellist with The Bach Society Orchestra. “When we began Bach Talk, our primary goal was to ‘tell our story,” said Bach Talk host and producer Ron Klemm in an official {…}
The Bach Society of Saint Louis has announced its 84th concert season. Rachmaninoff’s “Vespers” opens the season. The concert features guest soloists mezzo-soprano Emily Marvosh and tenor John Ramseyer, lead by A. Dennis Sparger. Performance Date: October 6, 2024 (The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis) The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra present “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and Vivaldi’s “Gloria” in {…}
The Bach Society of Saint Louis has introduced a new podcast, “Bach Talk.” The monthly podcast explores the community that keeps Bach’s music going. It shares interesting tales, provides insights into the music, and introduces the people who bring Bach’s pieces to life. Hosted by classical music radio personality Ron Klemm, with regular contributions from the Society’s Music Director and {…}
The Bach Society of Saint Louis has announced its 83rd concert season. “Every season presents us with the opportunity to fulfill our mission of sharing the amazing and timeless music of Bach with our St. Louis audience and explore new and exciting works. I’m excited to begin this season with a beautiful requiem in English as well as Latin by {…}
The Bach Society of Saint Louis will present its annual Christmas Candlelight Concert on Dec. 9, 2022. The event will feature performances of traditional carols, including “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “O Holy Night,” and “Joy to the World.” Also on the program is music by Mozart. Soprano Sherezade Panthaki will solo in the performance. The soprano has appeared with {…}
The Bach Society of Saint Louis is set to present a community concert ” Bach in the Community: Voices of Praise” on Oct. 23, 2022. The showcase, which will take place at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in O’Fallon, Illinois, will feature selections from Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion,” Händel’s “Messiah,” and works by William L. Dawson. “We are excited {…}
The Bach Society of Saint Louis has announced its 2022-23 season. “This season is especially exciting for me because of all the variety it contains. From the intimate to the majestic, each program is carefully crafted to speak to the mind and the spirit,” said Music Director and Conductor A. Dennis Sparger in an official press statement. “From Bach and {…}