J.S. Bach, 1685-1750, painted 1748
June 11-13, 2010
Grant Cooper, Artistic Director
Bach & Beyond is a lively celebration of Baroque music, happening in early June each year. Spirited performances of some of the greatest music ever written take place in an acoustically-ideal Victorian setting. Treat yourself to the lighthearted atmosphere that has distinguished the Festival since its beginning in 1996. Top-flight performances by Baroque specialists will leave you applauding for more! Though the musical genius of Johann Sebastian Bach is the foundation of the Festival, each year we include other great composers whose works reflect Bach's inspirational influence.
Past Festival Programs
The 2010 Bach & Beyond Festival program has not yet been determined. But to give a sense of the variety of repertoire featured, following are highlights from the past three Festivals.
2009 Festival
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat
Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for Trumpet, Two Oboes & Continuo
Georg Frideric Handel: Vier deutsche Arien
Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for Trumpet, Strings & Continuo
Georg Frideric Handel: Sonata in B-flat for Oboe
Georg Philipp Telemann: Concert for Four Violins
Georg Frideric Handel: Water Music
Georg Frideric Handel: Sonata in D, HWV 371
Giovanni Bononcini: Ch'io ti manchi di fede
2008 Festival
William Boyce: Sinfonia in F
Wagenseil: Concerto in E-flat for Trombone
J.S. bach: Preludio I and Fuga I from WTC
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Marcello: Oboe Concerto
J.S. Bach: Italian Concerto
Pachelbel: Fiddle Canon
Albrechtsberger: Concerto in B-flat for Trombone
J.S. Bach: Violin Sonata in G
Vivaldi: Concerto in g minor for Two Violoncelli
D. Scarlatti: Sonatas for Solo Harpsichord
Darius Mihaud: Sonata for Two Violins and Piano
Leopold Mozart: Concerto in D for Trombone
J.S. Bach: Concerto in A for Oboe d'Amore
2007 Festival
Thomas Croft: The Comedy Call'd the Funeral
Monteverdi: Ninfa che scalza; Bel pastor
J.S. Bach: Violin Concerto in E
Georg Philippe Telemann: Sonata for Flute in D
Georg Philippe Telemann: Die Weiberorden
Tartini: Sinfonia in D
Johannes Matthias Sperger: Sonata for Contrabass and Piano
Georg Philippe Telemann: Sonata for Oboe in B-flat
P.D.Q. Bach: Iphigenia in Brooklyn
Tartini: Violin Sonata in g minor (The Devil's Trill)
Vivaldi: Violin Concerto Op. 4 No. 3 "La Stravaganza"
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 45 "Farewell"
Franz Joseph Haydn: Quartet, Op., 33 No. 2 "The Joke"
Georg Philippe Telemann: Auf Palmarium (soprano cantata)
Subscriptions are the Best Bargain!
Consider a subscription to the 2010 Bach & Beyond Festival. Three concerts over three days for only $45. Individual concert tickets are $20; so, a subscription represents a $15 savings for the three concerts. Subscription ticket holders also receive an invitation to a special reception with the musicians following the Sunday performance.
Bach's Lunches
For a sneak peak at what the festival has in store, special musical matinee performances will be held at local eateries. Admission to these "Bach's Lunches" is the cost of lunch and reservations are required. Details to be announced at a later date.