Season
Get ready for a season 77 years in the making! Experience masterworks of the centuries and be moved by the power of music. Let the Bach Festival Society take you on a journey inspired by the greatest music talents of all time. View the 2011-2012 Brochure or purchase tickets online.
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Bach and Friends film
- Sunday, February 5
- 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Enzian Theater
A carefully crafted documentary on the work of J.S. Bach and its influence and importance centuries later. “Gorgeous, intimate, breathtaking.”—Minnesota Public Radio
Clive Driskill-Smith, organ
- Friday, February 17
- 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Knowles Memorial Chapel
Award-winning British organist Clive Driskill-Smith is hailed as the “star of a new generation” (Evening Standard). Presenting a program of music by J.S. Bach, Driskill-Smith is noted for his “blazing technique” and “unbelievable virtuosity” (American Guild of Organists).
Big Band Bach
- Saturday, February 18
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Winter Park\'s Central Park
This fun concert features some of Bach’s most recognized works, performed Big Band style.
Chapel Service
- Sunday, February 19
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Knowles Memorial Chapel
Hear the music of J.S. Bach with introductions by Dr. Christoph Wolff. Featuring the Rollins College Concert Choir.
Lunch and Learn
- Sunday, February 19
- 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Galloway Room
Join us for a lively discussion about the work and legacy of J.S. Bach with guest scholar Dr. Christoph Wolff, conductor Dr. John Sinclair, and Wall Street Journal arts writer Terry Teachout.
Bach and Friends film
- Friday, February 24
- 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Enzian Theater
A carefully crafted documentary on the work of J.S. Bach and its influence and importance centuries later. “Gorgeous, intimate, breathtaking.”—Minnesota Public Radio
Open Rehearsal: The Magnificats
- Friday, February 24
- 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM
- Knowles Memorial Chapel
A “behind-the-scenes” experience featuring the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra rehearsing music from The Magnificats program.
Pre-Concert Talk: The Magnificats
- Saturday, February 25
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Bush Auditorium
With Dr. John V. Sinclair and Dr. Christoph Wolff.
The Solo Works of J.S. Bach
- Sunday, February 26
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tiedtke Concert Hall
Bach’s works for solo violin and cello are unparalleled in their virtuosity. Experienced the unsurpassed beauty and emotion of these pieces with internationally-renowned artists Jennifer Koh and Joshua Roman.
