This year’s Bach at 4 concerts, in the lovely visual and acoustical confines of the Incarnation of Our Lord Church, promise to be especially stunning.  At the center of the program is Bach’s fantastic cantata, No. 106. One of his earliest vocal works, this Cantata, “God’s time is the very best time,” is widely considered… Continue Reading »

We’re a little less than two weeks out from the 111th Bethlehem Bach Festival!  So far, only the Chamber Music in the Saal Concerts have sold out – it’s likely Zimmerman’s Coffee House will do the same.  Please visit the Festival page for more information about individual events.  I have previously summarized what I anticipate… Continue Reading »

Our two-concert run of Walton, Lauridsen, Bach, and Rutter is now a happy memory, and what a wonderful celebration it was!  Excitement was high for both venues:  it was so lovely to join the august list of performers who have graced the state of the State Theatre in Eason.  Shelley Brown, the theatre’s CEO and… Continue Reading »

Last year, Greg Funfgeld told me of his plans for our upcoming Spring Concerts, including venues and repertoire, and I laughed with glee.  The art of programming a concert is a little like planning a menu for a dinner party.  One seeks a variety of textures and flavors to cater to the expectations of one’s… Continue Reading »

Above is the view from my perch behind the Bach Festival Orchestra for a dress rehearsal of Sunday’s marvelous Family Concert, in Baker Hall at the Zoellner Arts Center, at Lehigh University.  Kathy Lauer-Williams has an excellent review up at the LV Stage Blog.  To her insightful observations, I will add a few thoughts. When… Continue Reading »