The Bach Concert Series
2008 - 2009 Season

All concerts are free and open to the public. Concerts are held at Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St in the Inner Harbor. Free parking for the concerts is available in the garage on East Lee St (adjacent to the church).

All concerts are given with the Bach Festival Orchestra, T. Herbert Dimmock, music director and conductor. The choir of 40 is joined by professional soloists at each concert.

All concerts begin with an illustrated lecture demonstrating Bach’s musical language by Maestro Dimmock. New this season, each concert will also include a major organ work by one of the region’s leading organists on the new Andover Organ.

Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 4 PM

Bach Cantata 194 Höchsterwünschtes Freundenfest

"Highest wished for joy-feast" - written to celebrate a new organ featuring organist Dr. Paul Davis, Music Dirsctor at Christ Lutheran Church

Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 4 PM

Bach Cantata 17 Wer Dank opofert der preiset mich

"Whoever offers thanks, praises me"

Adagio from Oboe Concerto - Back

Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 4 PM

Christmas Oratorio - first cantata: Jauchzet frohlocket, auf preiset die Tage

"Rejoice, exalt, praise the day"

After the concert, the choir will celebrate with its third annual BACHFEST, including a gourmet dinner, guest entertainers, and more. Advance tickets required.

Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 4 PM

Christmas Oratorio - fifth cantata: Ehre sei dir, Gott gesungen

"Let thy glory be sung, O Lord"

Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 4 PM

Bach Cantata 148: Bringet dem Hern Ehre seines Namens

"Bring the Lord the honor due His Name"

Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 4 PM

Bach Cantata 29: Wir danken dir

"Whoever offers thanks, praises me"

Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 4 PM

Bach Cantata 93: Wer nur den lieben Gott Lässt walten

"If you but suffer God to guide thee"

Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 4 PM

Bach B Minor Mass

[tickets: $30 at door, $25 in advance, $10 for 21 and under]

Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 4 PM

Encore Bach! - Many of the most beloved pieces of the master, including selections from the Brandedburg Concertos, the Air on a G string, the Toccata and Fugue in D, and great chorusus

All concerts are at 4 PM at Christ Lutheran Church in the Inner Harbor.