Happy Birthday, Bach!

It is not often that we celebrate the 325th anniversary of someone’s birth. Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 21, 1685, and his impact is still felt in the music created today. Every musical form — solo, vocal and orchestral works, chamber music, even jazz — all owe something of their vitality to Bach. Whether it is on your ring tone, the background of a commercial or the first music you play in the morning, Bach is alive and well and some of our region’s organizations are partnering to celebrate his big birthday!

Please join the Bach Society, The Schubert Club and Minnesota Public Radio as we celebrate the gifts of Johann Sebastian Bach in concerts, a live broadcast, and a party. The events all take place between March 16 and March 22, 2010. You can download a PDF of a brochure outlining all the Twin Cities' events at the left or click on the Minnesota Public Radio link at the left and see all the events there. You won’t want to miss a single one!

Celebrate with the Bach Society

Join us on the night of Bach's birthday for a great concert. For tickets, just click on the Tickets link above.

CONCERT III
Death and Taxes
Paul Boehenke, Director
Darryl Taylor, Countertenor

Want to escape the inescapable? Come hear Bach’s musical thoughts about these worries of life then and now. Cantata 106, excerpts from several other cantatas, and a portion of Bach’s fabulous motet Singet dem Herren.

Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 8:00 pm
University Lutheran Church of Hope
601 13th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN

Birthday Party!

One of the greatest composers of all time only turns 325 once, so let’s celebrate! We’re throwing Johann Sebastian Bach a birthday party to rival anything seen today with a night of music, food, drinks and celebration at the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant on Thursday,March 18 beginning at 7:00 pm. Join us for music from the Bach Society of Minnesota, local cello and percussion ensemble Jelloslave, and classical music pioneer and cellist Matt Haimovitz. Happy Birthday, Bach!

Tickets: Includes admission and entertainment. Food and drinks available for purchase.

$30 regular price
$25 for MPR members, subscribers to the International Artist Series of The Schubert Club, and current donors to Bach Society of Minnesota and/or Dakota Jazz Club

Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2403
(612) 332-1010 or www.dakotacooks.com for tickets.

Darryl Taylor
Countertenor

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