J.S. Bach, 1685-1750, painted 1748
Grant Cooper June 12-14, 2009
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.
2009 Program Highlights
This year, Festival Director Grant Cooper and the International Baroque Soloists celebrte Bach with performances of all six Brandenburg Concertos. We also pay tribute to Georg Frideric Handel in recognition of the 250th anniversary of his death.
Friday, June 12, 8 p.m.
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F
Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for Trumpet, Two Oboes & Continuo
Georg Frideric Handel: Vier deutsche Arien
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D
Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m.
Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for Trumpet, Strings & Continuo
Georg Frideric Handel: Sonata in B-flat for Oboe
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat
Georg Philipp Telemann: Concert for Four Violins
Georg Frideric Handel: Water Music
Sunday, June 14, 4 p.m.
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G
Georg Frideric Handel: Sonata in D, HWV 371
Giovanni Bononcini: Ch'io ti manchi di fede
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F
Subscriptions are the Best Bargain!
Consider a subscription to the 2009 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. Call the Box Office at 716-679-1891 to purchase your tickets today or use the Buy Tickets button below.
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.
Tuesday, June 9, 12:30 p.m.
Intermezzo Coffeehouse
12 Park Place, Fredonia
For reservations, 716-672-6070
Wednesday, June 10, 12:30 p.m.
The White Inn
52 East Main St., Fredonia
For reservations, 716-672-2103
Thursday, June 11, 12:30 p.m.
Shorewood Country Club
4958 West Lake Rd., Dunkirk
For reservations, 716-366-1880