88 TH ANNUAL BACH FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 3 –26,
AT ROLLINS COLLEGE SINCE 1935 PRESENTED BY THE BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY OF WINTER PARK
The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park’s mission is to inspire the human spirit through extraordinary music, featuring powerful choral performances and innovative programming that celebrates the legacy of J.S. Bach. The 88th Season offers a dynamic array of world-class musicians and vocalists performing classical masterworks and contemporary compositions that will delight, challenge, and inspire listeners. Founded in 1935 at Rollins College, the Bach Festival Society continues to secure critical acclaim for its artistic excellence and its commitment to elevating new music while celebrating traditional composers.
Photo by Scott Cook
FRIDAY
03
FEBRUARY
PAUL JACOBS, ORGAN
7:30 p.m. | Knowles
Memorial Chapel
Continuing our tradition of presenting the world’s best organists at the Annual Bach Festival, we are thrilled to bring back celebrated organist Paul Jacobs. This Grammy Award–winning artist will remind us why the organ has been called “King of the Instruments.” The New York Times called Jacobs “a virtuoso of dazzling technical acumen,” and The Washington Post stated that he is “one of the great living virtuosos.” This recital is made possible by Rollins College through the Faith Emeny Conger ’54 Visiting Organist Concert Series in Honor of John Oliver Rich ’38. This is a FREE event with General Admission seating.
SATURDAY
04
FEBRUARY
SUNDAY
05
FEBRUARY
SPIRITUAL SPACES
3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
John V. Sinclair, conductor | Members of the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra
Featuring a diverse collection of classical music’s most beautiful works carefully chosen by Conductor John Sinclair, this uninterrupted program is designed with a connection of seamless reflection, restoration, and inspiration. Performed by members of the Bach Choir and Orchestra in the tranquil setting of Knowles Memorial Chapel, come and relax while experiencing the rejuvenating power of music. Tickets from $15
ODES AND A HYMN FOR ST. CECILIA BY PURCELL, HANDEL, AND BRITTEN
3:00 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
John V. Sinclair, conductor | Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra | Bach Vocal Artists
For the second concert in their inaugural season, the Bach Vocal Artists will pay homage to St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music and musicians. Works by British composers Henry Purcell, George Frederick Handel, and Benjamin Britten will be featured. Tickets from $15
Paul Jacobs
Photo by Claudio Papapietro
Bach Vocal Artists Photo by Gontran Durocher
FRIDAY
THE KING’S SINGERS
7:30 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
FEBRUARY
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s most prominent stages for over 50 years. Renowned for their unrivaled technique, versatility, skill, and consummate musicianship, The King’s Singers will present a varied and lively program at their Bach Festival debut. Tickets from $30
VENUS ASCENDING!: WOMEN OF NOTE
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. | Sunday at 3:00 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
FEBRUARY
John V. Sinclair, conductor | Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra | Clara Rottsolk, soprano | Melissa Attebury, mezzo-soprano | Tom Cooley, tenor | Brandon Hendrickson, baritone
Celebrating centuries of impactful music by women composers, this thoughtfully curated program features music of Lili Boulanger, who was a Grand Prix de Rome winner; Marianna Martines, who often played duets with Mozart; Amy Beach, America’s first successful woman composer; and Valerie Coleman, who was named by Performance Today as a 2020 Artist of the Year. Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty, love, and victory, is a fitting emblem for these super-women whose music will delight and inspire. Hear our Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra elevate these and other works to the status they so justly deserve. Tickets from $25
FRIDAY/SATURDAY
FEBRUARY
CONCERTOS BY CANDLELIGHT
7:30 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
John V. Sinclair, conductor | Bach Festival Orchestra | Itamar Zorman, violin | Adam Golka, piano
This program continues the Bach Festival tradition of featuring two world-class artists in classical music’s most iconic concertos. Adam Golka, last here in 2020 when performing all 32 Beethoven sonatas, will be playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Itamar Zorman will perform the Max Burch Violin Concerto No. 1 and O Martirio Dos Insetos (The Martyrdom of Insects) by Hector Villa-Lobos. The program will also feature an award-winning piece by Rollins College’s own Daniel Crozier. Tickets from $25
SUNDAY
19
FEBRUARY
ITAMAR ZORMAN, VIOLIN AND ADAM GOLKA, PIANO
3:00
p.m.
| Tiedtke Concert Hall
Back by popular demand! Two consummate artists continue their collaboration, creating a collective virtuosic experience. A violin and piano recital is classical music in a truly pure form. Tickets from $30
SATURDAY
LISA TERRY, VIOLA DA GAMBA AND JOANNE KONG, HARPSICHORD
3:00 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
FEBRUARY
SUNDAY
J.S. BACH’S ST. MATTHEW PASSION
3:00 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
Travel back in time to savor authentic sounds of the Baroque period. This free concert is a gift to our patrons to experience music written for the viola da gamba and harpsichord. These two historical instruments will be played by two master musicians in the dramatic setting of the Knowles Memorial Chapel. This is a FREE event with General Admission seating. 26
FEBRUARY
John V. Sinclair, conductor | Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra | Mary Wilson, soprano | Meg Bragle, mezzo-soprano | Robert Bracey, tenor | Michael Dean, baritone | John Grau, Evangelist | Stephen Mumbert, Jesus | Lisa Terry, viola da gamba | Joanne Kong, harpsichord
J.S. Bach is considered by most musicians to be the most important composer in history, but he was also an amazing dramatist. Both skills are on display in his St. Matthew Passion. First performed on Good Friday in 1729, this last of Bach’s passions is the largest single composition he wrote. In both scale and musical demands, this composition takes the audience and music-makers alike on an emotional musical journey. Conductor John V. Sinclair considers this Bach’s finest large-scale work and one of the greatest creations of Western civilization. Every moment of this work confirms Bach’s genius. Tickets from $30
Visit BachFestivalFlorida.org to learn more about these performances and community events presented FREE during the Annual Bach Festival including preconcert talks, master classes, and other special presentations.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Purchase at BachFestivalFlorida.org/tickets Call 407.646.2182 Visit the Box Office 203 East Lyman Avenue, 2nd Floor Winter Park, FL 32789 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TICKET POLICY
Performance details are subject to change. To learn more, please visit BachFestivalFlorida.org/ticket-policy
General admission and $10 Student RUSH tickets offered pending seating availability.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Bach Festival Society is committed to making its programs accessible to all audiences. Tiedtke Concert Hall and Knowles Memorial Chapel on the Rollins College campus in Winter Park have accessible entrances and parking options available. Please call 407.646.2182 for assistance with questions or concerns.
John V. Sinclair
Photo by Mike Thomas Imagery