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May 2018
Ifor Jones Chamber Music Concert
Thirty-five years ago, Greg Funfgeld played the harpsichord solo in Bach’s Fifth Brandenburg Concerto, BWV 1050 in one of his first concerts as the new Associate Conductor of The Bach Choir of Bethlehem. In his 35th year with The Choir, he will be joined by Concertmaster Elizabeth Field and principal flautist Robin Kani in a celebratory encore performance. She-e Wu will be the featured soloist in a concerto for marimba and strings. The Bach Festival Orchestra will offer one of Bach’s most beloved works, the Third Suite in D major, BWV 1068 with its celebrated “Air”.
Find out more »Festival Luncheon: SOLD OUT!
Open to the public, the luncheon includes conversation with one of our Festival soloists. Members of the Heritage Society and Guarantors in the top 3 giving circles ($750+) are our guests.
Find out more »The Mass in B Minor
Our treasured tradition, attended and warmly received by thousands of people from around the country and around the world since the American premiere of Bach’s monumental Mass at the very first Bethlehem Bach Festival in 1900. You may want to plan a picnic on the lovely grounds of the church between Parts 1 & 2…another treasured tradition!
Find out more »Zimmermann’s Coffee House
This relaxed event is modeled after Zimmermann’s Coffee House of Bach’s time in Leipzig. The event is held café style in the charming Peter hall at Moravian College with its famous 19th century stained glass windows. For a cover charge of $25 you will hear Baroque chamber music performed by young musicians (chosen by audition) and purchase German fare, wine, and beer. There will also be appearances by Greg Funfgeld and friends to add to the festivities.
Find out more »Bach Outdoors!
The Festival opens outside on Lehigh University’s beautiful campus with unique and upbeat performances by our principal violist Paul Miller and friends. They will play electric violin along with other “modern” instruments to offer original arrangements of some of Bach’s most beloved masterpieces.
Find out more »May 2019
Bach Outdoors
FREE Concert! Join us on Friday at noon as we enjoy the blue sky and beauty of a Spring afternoon in Bethlehem, and open our Festival weekends with a very special performance by principal violist, Paul Miller and friends as they perform using electric violin along with other modern instruments to offer some classic pieces. Paul is joined this year by the Festival Brass Choir.
Find out more »Chamber Music in the Saal
Lute, Flute and Recorders Grammy-nominated lutenist Ronn McFarlane is a founding member of early music ensemble The Baltimore Consort, and plays Baroque, Renaissance and traditional Celtic music from the 18th century. The Saal performances will include the music of J.S. Bach, Allessandro Piccinini, John Dowland, William Byrd and S.L. Weiss. NOTE: Mindy Rosenfeld will join this performance on Friday, May 17 only. The Saal is on the second floor of the Moravian Museum and is not handicapped accessible.
Find out more »Dinner Discussion: Bach at 8 Concert preview
Larry Lipkis, Professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence at Moravian College. The Dinner Discussion will be held in the Butz Lobby of Zoellner Arts Center. Registration is required.
Find out more »Festival Luncheon
Open to the public, the luncheon includes conversation with one of our Festival soloists. Members of the Heritage Society and Guarantors in the top 3 giving circles ($750+) are our guests. NOTE: The Luncheon will be held in the Butz Lobby of the Zoellner Arts Center. Registration required.
Find out more »Bach Outdoors
FREE Concert! Join us on Friday at noon as we enjoy the blue sky and beauty of a Spring afternoon in Bethlehem, and open our Festival weekends with a very special performance by principal violist, Paul Miller and friends as they perform using electric violin along with other modern instruments to offer some classic pieces. Paul is joined this year by the Festival Brass Choir.
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