2022–23 Season | Bach Society Houston

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2022–23: OUR 40TH SEASON

Welcome to a the special anniversary season of Bach! For 40 years we have performed the many masterpieces of Johann Sebastian and those in his circle, from powerful presentations with the full Bach Choir and Orchestra to intimate performances of Bach's solo and chamber works, and everything in between. In this special 2022–23 season, we are especially excited to present the jubilant Christmas Oratorio, the complete virtuosic Brandenburg Concertos, and the world premiere of Rick Erickson's St. John Passion. We're also honored and excited to have been invited to sing again at the Leipzig Bach Festival in Germany — stay tuned for more info on that! As ever, you are most welcome to join us in person or online for our live streams. However you're able to join us, we look forward to having you.

October 2, 2022 | 5:00 P.M.

Oktoberfest Bach Vespers

The season opens with a jubilant Bach Vespers centered around the cantata Bring to the Lord the Honor Due His Name, a song of praise.

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January 1, 2023 | 6:00 P.M.

New Year's Day Organ Concert

To celebrate the beginning of the New Year, Catherine Rodland of St. Olaf College presents a recital on the Bach Organ.

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April 2 & 7, 2023

Erickson's St. John Passion

The world premiere of Rick Erickson's setting of the St. John Passion.

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November 5, 2022 | 3:30 P.M.

Bach on Four Keyboards

Rick Erickson and Ben Kerswell explore music for two organs and two harpsichords.

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February 5, 2023 | 6:00 P.M.

300th Anniversary Vespers

This special Bach Vespers celebrates Johann Sebastian's audition at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig with cantatas performed that day.

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April 14, 2023 | 7:00 P.M.

Brandenburg Concertos, Part II

Part two of the complete Brandenburg Concertos, presented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

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December 10, 2022 | 3:00 P.M.

Christmas Oratorio

The Bach Choir and Orchestra present parts 1–3 of this monumental work in the Brockman Hall for Opera at Rice University.

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March 10, 2023 | 7:00 P.M.

Brandenburg Concertos, Part I

Over two concerts, the Bach Orchestra presents the complete Brandenburg Concertos at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

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June 4, 2023 | 6:00 P.M.

Bach Vespers for Leipzig

The Bach Choir presents a Bach Vespers before travelling to perform in the Leipzig Bach Festival in Germany.

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