BACH FESTIVAL 2023
This renowned celebration of Bach’s music features outstanding DC-area musicians and takes place in early July.Grace’s Bach Festival is coming “bach” this summer!
We are so excited to announce that our Bach Festival will be returning for its 28th iteration! The schedule is included below.
Check back here for more information!
CONCERT 1
Program
“Con Brio,” featuring Shaughn Dowd, Flute & Larry Molinaro, Harpsichord
Works include the CPE Bach Flute Concerto in d minor, H. 484.1, and various Sinfonias from JS Bach Cantatas
Bach Festival Director, Organist Francine Maté, performs works by J.S. Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, and Nicolaus Bruhns. To read about Dr. Francine Mate. Read about the A. David Moore organ (1981) at Grace Church.
CONCERT 2
Program
Karlheinz Busch, Violoncello, Member of the Bamberg, Germany Symphony Orchestra
And Cellist of the Bamberg String Quartet
“My musical testament”
Suite I G-Dur BWV 1007
Suite II d-Moll BWV 1008
Suite III C-Dur BWV 1009
Karlheinz Busch, Violoncello und Moderation
“The JS BACH Cello Suites are the quintessence of Bach’s work, and Bach himself is the quintessence of all music.” Pablo Casals
CONCERT 3
Program
Dr. David Bond, Organ, Buffalo, New York
This all JS BACH program includes the
Fantasia in c minor, and Prelude & Fugue in E-flat Major “St. Anne”
