Sebastian Bach News

El prestigiado ciclo de guitarra organizado por el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA), La guitarra hoy, foro de expresión de los más relevantes exponentes de este instrumento en el ámbito nacional e internacional, por primera vez abrió su espacio a los jóvenes que empiezan su camino en este difícil arte de las cuerdas.

In centuries past, people of means would devote a year or more to THE GRAND TOUR, traveling throughout Europe to broaden their appreciation of art, culture and western civilization. In the 2018-2019 season, Frederick Renz will guide EARLY MUSIC NEW YORK (EM/NY) in its own version of THE GRAND TOUR. Three programs will take place at First Church of Christ, Scientist, while all performances of its annual Christmas program will be at Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, where EM/NY is Artist-in-Residence.

Five legendary Bach compositions in one performance! The Handel and Haydn Society kicks off its 2018-19 season with The Great Bach Concertos and Cantatas on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., at Symphony Hall in Boston.

“La guitarra es un puente que puede llevar al público de la música popular y comercial a la música de concierto”, aseveró el guitarrista mexicano Roberto Limón, al hablar sobre el ciclo La guitarra hoy, que por segundo año consecutivo organiza la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA).

Back by popular demand! Flying Bach (https://flyingsteps.com/en/), starring Germany's four-time world champion Flying Steps breakdance troupe, returns to the U.S. for a 10-city tour including stops in Denver, Washington DC and Chicago. Flying Bach, celebrating their 25th anniversary, interprets the music of Johann Sebastian Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier", widely regarded as one of the most important works in the history of classical music. The result is an entertaining and electrifying production for people of all ages and demographics. Since its debut in 2014, the world's first classical music and breakdancing crossover show has sold more than a half million tickets and performed in 35 countries. Tickets go on sale August 10th.

As has become the norm with the Mostly Mozart Festival in recent years, the Monday, July 30th Emerson String Quartet concert at Alice Tully Hall included some unusual programming choices. Aided and abetted by guest violist Ms. Nokuthula Ngwenyama, the quartet became a quintet and presented a fascinating program of less familiar works by some very familiar composers to the sold-out house.

Washington Bach Consort, America's premiere Baroque chorus and orchestra, announces the appointment of their new Artistic Director, Dr. Dana Marsh. After the tragic passing of their beloved Founder and Artistic Director, J. Reilly Lewis, in June of 2016, the Consort has been without a formal Artistic Director. For their 40th season in 2017/2018, the Consort underwent a unique auditioning process with the intent of filling the role both for the season and beyond. They compiled a Search Committee to identify five candidates and presented a full season of concerts, each lead by one of the candidates. The process was fully documented by media partners at Classical WETA 90.9 FM and can be found here.

MOMIX, the company of dance illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton, brings its latest mix of multi-media magic to New York this summer at The Joyce Theater in New York City from July 24 - August 12. Known for presenting works of astounding beauty and exceptional invention, MOMIX productions combine the wonders of the human form, nature, music and life; using spectacular lighting effects, outrageous costumes and unbelievable props to enchant audiences of all ages. This season in New York City, the company will show 'MOMIX,' a self-titled production featuring hits from their expansive repertory, along with the New York City premiere of three works: Daddy Long Leg, Light Reins and Paper Trails. 

While OGCMA's Great Auditorium is renowned for its majestic pipe organ, this beautiful, majestic hall is designed to highlight great music of all kinds. And that's exactly what it will do today, July 19th when flutist ANTHONY TRIONFO and pianist ALBERT CANO SMIT take center stage at 7:30 pm to make their Ocean Grove debut.

While OGCMA's Great Auditorium is renowned for its majestic pipe organ, this beautiful, majestic hall is designed to highlight great music of all kinds. And that's exactly what it will do today, July 19th when flutist ANTHONY TRIONFO and pianist ALBERT CANO SMIT take center stage at 7:30 pm to make their Ocean Grove debut. Although both musicians excel as solo artists and in tandem with orchestras and ensembles worldwide, the two are good friends and enjoy performing together. The Great Auditorium is located at Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. All facilities are handicapped accessible. For reservations: phone 800-590-4064 or go online to www.oceangrove.org .

MOMIX, the company of dance illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton, brings its latest mix of multi-media magic to New York this summer at The Joyce Theater in New York City from July 24 - August 12. Known for presenting works of astounding beauty and exceptional invention, MOMIX productions combine the wonders of the human form, nature, music and life; using spectacular lighting effects, outrageous costumes and unbelievable props to enchant audiences of all ages. This season in New York City, the company will show "MOMIX," a self-titled production featuring hits from their expansive repertory, along with the New York City premiere of three works: Daddy Long Leg, Light Reins and Paper Trails. 

Bargemusic proudly presents an evening recital with Brooklyn-based virtuoso pianist Beth Levin today, July 13th at 8pm. Levin is celebrated as a bold interpreter of challenging works, from the Romantic canon to leading modernist composers. The New York Times praised her "fire and originality," while The New Yorker called her playing "revelatory."  Part of the treasured Masterworks Series, this program will feature Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major, Op. 106, "Hammerklavier" and Handel's Suite for keyboard No. 3 in D minor, HWV 428.

Monteverdi Choir and Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique led by Sir John Eliot Gardiner will stage a special one-off performance of Giuseppe Verdi's legendary Messa da Requiem at London's Westminster Cathedral on 18 September at 7.30pm. This unique concert will be in support of Cancer Research UK and dedicated to the memory of Richard Fitzgerald, Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras' long-standing stage manager who sadly passed away from lung cancer in August 2016.

While OGCMA's Great Auditorium is renowned for its majestic pipe organ, this beautiful, majestic hall is designed to highlight great music of all kinds. And that's exactly what it will do on Thursday, July 19th when flutist ANTHONY TRIONFO and pianist ALBERT CANO SMIT take center stage at 7:30 pm to make their Ocean Grove debut.

Con la participación de más de una veintena de nóveles intérpretes, no solo de la Ciudad de México, sino también de los estados, durante el mes de julio el ciclo de la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera, Jóvenes en la Música, ofrecerá una serie de conciertos, los cuales buscan brindar un espacio de regocijo para el público y ser un espacio de visibilidad para talentos en formación.

Husson University's Gracie Theatre will host Blue Hill Bach on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 7 p.m. The ensemble will perform Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Mass in B Minor' using instruments available during the historical period when the piece was written.

Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF), Cape Cod's premiere presenter of summer chamber music presents the The Goldberg Variations on Monday, August 13, 7:30 pm at Church of the Holy Spirit, 204 Monument Road, Orleans.

Bargemusic proudly presents an evening recital with Brooklyn-based virtuoso pianist Beth Levin on Friday, July 13th at 8pm. Levin is celebrated as a bold interpreter of challenging works, from the Romantic canon to leading modernist composers. The New York Times praised her "fire and originality," while The New Yorker called her playing "revelatory."  Part of the treasured Masterworks Series, this program will feature Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major, Op. 106, "Hammerklavier" and Handel's Suite for keyboard No. 3 in D minor, HWV 428.

While OGCMA's Great Auditorium is renowned for its majestic pipe organ, this beautiful, majestic hall is designed to highlight great music of all kinds. And that's exactly what it will do on Thursday, July 19th when flutist ANTHONY TRIONFO and pianist ALBERT CANO SMIT take center stage at 7:30 pm to make their Ocean Grove debut. Although both musicians excel as solo artists and in tandem with orchestras and ensembles worldwide, the two are good friends and enjoy performing together. The Great Auditorium is located at Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. All facilities are handicapped accessible. For reservations: phone 800-590-4064 or go online to www.oceangrove.org .

Just announced! The Ozark Mountain Daredevils will bring their distinctive 'rootsy rock' sound to the Rock Legends Cruise VII stage February 14-18, 2019. The Rock Legends Cruise VII brings together rock music's most successful and critically acclaimed bands, with all proceeds going to the Native American Heritage Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and providing basic life necessities to families living on Reservations in South Dakota.