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April 2022
The Well-Tempered Clavier
A free musical event open to our community! In or around 1722: Easter Island was discovered Jonathan Swift began writing "Gulliver's Travels" A small group of people from Northern Moravia settle in Herrnhut, Saxony (Germany), forming Herrnhut Brüdergemeine, the seed of the Moravian Church revival And Johann Sebastian Bach composed a compilation of pieces we now know as "The Well-Tempered Clavier.” This concert celebrates the 300th Anniversary of The Well Tempered Clavier, Book One – one of the major teaching…
Find out more »Bach at Noon | April 12
Our final downtown Bethlehem Bach at Noon of the season takes place in Central Moravian Church. Artistic Director and Conductor Greg Funfgeld inaugurated this concert series in 2005, and this month's performance will give our audience a chance to say a very special thank you as he concludes his tenure with The Choir at the end of June. Please note: Masks are required indoors; no proof of vaccination required. Doors open at 11:30 am This performance will be live-streamed on…
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2022 Bel Canto Spring Concert:
Rise Up Singing!
After a long and challenging year in which singing was either restricted or severely limited, our Spring Concert, Rise Up Singing!, celebrates how song has the capacity to lift us up, call attention and make a statement. Expect to be taken on a musical journey sure to shatter your expectations of a choral music concert. The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts 321 East Third Street Bethlehem, PA General Admission: $11 in advance $15 at the…
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Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott ~ Gala Event and Fundraiser
SOLD OUT!
8 pm Saturday, April 30, 2022 We have begun a waiting list for tickets, should they become available. To be added to that list, please email your contact information to office@bach.org and include the number of tickets you're requesting (limit 4.) Central Moravian Church, Bethlehem Reserved Tickets • $95 / $70 / $50 / Student: $9 The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is thrilled to present YO-YO MA and KATHRYN STOTT for a very special Gala Concert and Fundraiser, to help…
Find out more »May 2022
The Barnette Distinguished Scholar Lecture –
George Stauffer, Ph.D.
Great Expectations: Bach in Leipzig We are delighted to welcome back Dr. George Stauffer to present our lecture at this year's Festival. Dr. Stauffer is a Distinguished Professor of Music History and Dean Emeritus, Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Educated at Dartmouth College, Bryn Mawr College, and Columbia University, he is well known for his writings on the music and culture of the Baroque Era and the life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach, in particular.…
Find out more »Saint Matthew Passion
Tickets for the May 13 performance are available at Packer Memorial Church starting at 3pm. Part 1 • 4pm Part 2 • 8pm The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Bach Festival Orchestra and distinguished soloists ONE TICKET is good for both Part 1 and Part 2 of this performance. Tickets ordered after May 8 will be held at WILL CALL for pick up prior to the concert. This year’s Festival includes two of Bach’s towering choral masterpieces, Everest and K2, alongside…
Find out more »Festival Dinner | Lecture
Delicious (and convenient!) dinner at the Festival, this year between Parts 1 and 2 of the Saint Matthew Passion. Join us, as Dr. Larry Lipkis offers remarks and insight into the music of Bach. Seating is limited and this event sells out quickly! Dr. Larry Lipkis, Professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence at Moravian College Butz Lobby, Zoellner Arts Center Registration required Please note: While indoors, patrons are required to wear a mask, which may be removed during luncheon or dinner.…
Find out more »Ifor Jones Chamber Music Concert
The Bach Festival Orchestra and artist-in-residence Eliot Fisk:
Program includes:
Concerto in E Major for Guitar and Orchestra | Luigi Boccherini
Trio Sonata No. 5 in C Major, BWV 529 | J.S. Bach | with Charlotte Mattax Moersch
Bach’s Chaconne Project
Festival Luncheon
Butz Lobby, Zoellner Arts Center Limited seating is available for this full-course, served luncheon which includes comments from one of acclaimed Festival soloists. Conveniently located in Zoellner Arts Center and open to the public. Members of the Heritage Society and Guarantors in the top 3 giving circles ($750+) attend as our guests. Advance registration required. Guarantors: $27 Public: $34 Please note: While indoors, patrons are required to wear a mask, which may be removed during luncheon or dinner. Vaccination against…
Find out more »The Mass in B Minor
Part 1 • 2:30pm Part 2 • 4:30pm Tickets ordered after May 8 will be held at WILL CALL for pick up prior to the concert. On May 13, tickets for the Mass will be available at the Box Office outside Packer Church, starting at 1:30 pm. Online orders will be closed at noon. 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…
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