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May 2018
Dinner Discussion: SOLD OUT!
Larry Lipkis, Professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence at Moravian College.
Find out more »Bach at 8
The program opens with Cantata 21 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, one of Bach’s greatest Cantatas. This wonderful musical journey from sorrow and heaviness to joy and light is, for all the members of our Choir, in the top ten Cantatas they love to sing. Festival artist in residence She-e Wu follows with a transcription for marimba of J.S. Bach’s Third Cello Suite in C Major, BWV 1009. The concert closes with Handel’s Ode for Saint Cecilia’s Day, in honor of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music.
Find out more »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 »The 10th Biennial Bach Vocal Competition for American Singers
May 20, 2018 Bethlehem, PA The Bach Choir of Bethlehem and The American Bach Society tenth biennial competition for American singers with special interest in the music of J. S. Bach. Free Admission, no tickets required.
Find out more »June 2018
Bach at Noon (in Allentown)
The fourth summer of Bach’s music in Allentown begins in June, with the first of three BACH AT NOON performances by The Bach Choir of Bethlehem at St. John’s Lutheran Church in downtown Allentown. In collaboration with the Arts at St. John’s series, the Bach at Noon program is presented on the second Tuesday of the month in June, July and August, always free and open to the public. Doors open at 11:30 am and concerts begin at 12:10 pm. …
Find out more »July 2018
Bach at Noon (in Allentown)
The fourth summer of Bach’s music in Allentown continues in July, with the second of three BACH AT NOON performances by The Bach Choir of Bethlehem at St. John’s Lutheran Church in downtown Allentown. In collaboration with the Arts at St. John’s series, the Bach at Noon program is presented on the second Tuesday of the month in June, July and August, always free and open to the public. Doors open at 11:30 am and concerts begin at 12:10 pm. …
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