The Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras (MCO) will mark the 300th anniversary of Bach’s “St Matthew Passion” with a series of performances worldwide. First off, the ensemble will present the work in London concert on Feb. 9, 2027 before taking it on tour across the U.S. from Feb. 13 to Feb. 23, 2027. Masaaki Suzuki will conduct the Monteverdi Choir and {…}
The Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia and the Coro Nacional de Colombia will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion on August 14 and 16 at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo in Bogotá. The showcase, under the direction of Roger Díaz-Cajamarca, will feature nearly 150 artists on stage. The cast brings together such soloists as Swiss singers Raphael {…}
Arts Empowering Life will present two performances of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” on May 29 and 30, 2025. The showcases, set to take place at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, Massachusetts, will feature Gloriae Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia under the musical direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The cast of soloists includes bass-baritone Andrew Nolen as {…}
Music Before 1800 will present “The Sebastians at Chatham Baroque” on April 13, 2025. The event, set to take place at Corpus Christi Church in New York City, will showcase Bach’s “Markus Passion” with such soloists as actor Joseph Marcell, soprano Pascale Beaudin, countertenor Cody Bowers, tenor James Reese, and bass Jonathan Woody. Jeffrey Grossman conducts and performs on the {…}
The Symphonic Orchestra of the Târgu-Mureş State Philharmonic will present Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” on Dec. 5, 2024. The showcase, which will take place at the Palace of Culture, in Targu-Mures, Romania, will feature sopranos Antonia Radneva and Colceriu Alexandra, baritone György Levente, and tenor Stefan von Korch. Cristina László will accompany on harpsichord and conductor Nicolae Moldoveanu will lead the {…}
Music Worcester has announced its 2024-25 edition of “The Complete Bach.” Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. “As we approach the 350th anniversary of Bach’s birth, we are committed to honoring this titan with a celebration befitting his place in history,” said Artistic Director Chris Shepard in an official press statement. “Such is the giant of {…}
Park Avenue Armory, in co-commission with Asia Society, will present the world premiere of “Shall We Gather at the River” on May 21, 2024. The showcase is a musical call to action against climate change that features Black American Spirituals and Bach Cantatas. The performance is staged by Peter Sellars and features performances by Oxford Bach Soloists, Choir of Trinity {…}
Forum Alte Musik Köln will continue its 2023-24 season with a slate of unique performances. Here is a rundown of the vocal showcases on offer. Kicking things off is “Light-minded Fluttering Spirits,” a program focusing on church cantatas by Bach. Hermann Max leads the showcase. Performance Date: Feb. 25, 2024 “Unequal Rivals” will feature works by Bach and Johann Adolph Scheibe. {…}
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has announced that bass-baritone Dashon Burton will headline its February concerts “Bach + Burton.” The events, slated for Feb. 3 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and on Feb. 4 at The Huntington, will center on music by Bach. Among the works on the program is “Ich Habe Genug.” There will also be {…}
Few things inspire one to brave the winter cold, most specifically the inner city wind with its biting apathy and fierce animosity towards exposed skin and flesh. However, during the early afternoon on November 25th, one might have felt especially moved to brave the unforgiving temperatures in downtown Stockholm for the Swedish Radio Choir‘s performance of two of J. S. {…}
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 {…}