Houston, Texas (Jan. 23, 2024) – Bach Society Houston, a premiere local organization that presents rich, vibrant, historically-informed performances of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries, has announced its concert schedule for spring 2024.
Bach Vespers
- Date and Time:Saturday, Feb. 3 @ 3:30 p.m.
- Location:Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd.
- Admission:Free (Donations welcomed)
- Description:This liturgical performance features the cantata “Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ,” BWV 67, commemorating the 300th anniversary of its premiere.
Bach Suites for Solo Cello
- Date and Time:Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
- Location:Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 5601 Main Street
- Admission:$50 general | $15 students (with ID)
- Description:Louis-Marie Fardet performs Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010, Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011, and Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012 for solo cello, in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston gallery of European Art 1400-1800.
Bach: St. John Passion BWV 245 – in English translation
- Date and Time:Sunday, Mar. 24, 2024 @ 6 p.m.
- Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2354 Rice Blvd.
- Admission:Free (Donations welcomed)
- Description: The Bach Choir and Orchestra present their new English translation of the John Passionon its 300th anniversary.
Erickson: St. John Passion
- Date and Time:Friday, Mar. 29, 2024 @ 3 p.m.
- Location:Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2325 Rice Blvd.
- Admission:Free (Donations welcomed)
- Description:The Bach Choir collaborates with Christ the King Lutheran Church’s choir in artistic director Rick Erickson’s John Passion.
Instrumental Delights
- Date and Time:Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 @ 7: p.m.
- Location: Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 5601 Main Street
- Admission:$50 general | $15 students (with ID)
- Description:Members of the Bach Orchestra perform sonatas for violin and harpsichord in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston gallery of European Art 1400-1800.
Baroque Music in the Americas
- Date and Time:Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 7: p.m.
- Location:Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 5601 Main St.
- Admission:$50 general | $15 students (with ID)
- Description:The Bach Choir presents music composed in the Americas during Bach’s lifetime, in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston gallery of European Art 1400-1800.
“We are delighted to bring these excellent performances to audiences in the heart of Houston,” said Rachel Dvoretzky, executive director of Bach Society Houston. “This series reflects our commitment both to honor classical traditions and to present innovative interpretations that resonate with today’s audiences. We invite Houstonians of all ages to join us on this musical journey, as we celebrate the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach and continue to enrich our community with the transformative power of music.”
For more details on Bach Society Houston’s performances, visit www.bachsocietyhouston.org
