Date of Birth: March 21, 1685
Date of Death: July 28, 1750 (65)
Latest News on Johann Sebastian Bach:
Merryl Goldberg and Hankus Netsky discuss their 1985 journey to Soviet Russia, where they used a musical cipher to gather intelligence about dissident musicians and refuseniks.
Fall For Dance at New York City Center has kicked off the dance season and fans are enjoying the experience. We had the opportunity to attend Program 4 on Wednesday evening with a full house audience. The festival has featured a total of 5 programs that showcase world-renowned dance companies.
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE released casting for its fall season at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring three repertory programs including the company premiere of Helen Pickett's Petal and the world premiere of Brady Farrar's Trio Élégiaque.
The San Francisco Symphony's November lineup includes three orchestral series programs, a collaboration with Alonzo King LINES Ballet featuring two world premieres, the symphony's 19th annual Día de los Muertos celebration, and performances by soloists Hélène Grimaud and Hilary Hahn.
APOLLO'S FIRE will release a new recording of J.S. Bach's Mass in B minor on AVIE Records, conducted by founder Jeannette Sorrell. A remastered edition of Anne Akiko Meyers' EAST MEETS WEST will also be released by the label.
Stephen Hagan discusses playing Frederick II opposite Brian Cox in Oliver Cotton's THE SCORE at Shakespeare Theatre Company, the play's only American engagement, directed by Trevor Nunn and extended through October 25.
Seattle Chamber Music Society will present six concerts featuring works by Schumann, Bach, Borodin, Grieg, Kodály, Mozart, Schubert, Suk, and Tchaikovsky at Nordstrom Recital Hall, programmed by violinist James Ehnes.
Shakespeare Theatre Company has shared new video promoting THE SCORE, its U.S. premiere production starring Brian Cox as Johann Sebastian Bach, now running at Harman Hall in Washington, D.C. Watch the video!
Today’s subject Trevor Nunn is most definitely one of the most versatile directors to ever work in the theatre. Through his long and distinguished career, he has helmed some of the biggest theatre events to ever hit the stage on both sides of the Atlantic. He is currently living his theatre life as the director The Score which is currently running at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) through October 25th at Harman Hall.
Chicago's Bach in the City will open its second season with Fantasticus: Bach and Before on October 4 at DePaul University's Holtschneider Performance Center, featuring soprano Hannah De Priest, countertenor Ryan Belongie, violinist Amelia Sie and trumpeter Ryan Berndt.
Violinist Bella Hristova will present performances with orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic and Charlotte Symphony, and release a recording of six newly commissioned solo violin works in spring 2027.
Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform a mixed-repertory evening at Northrop accompanied by a live orchestra. The company continues the legacy of founder Paul Taylor under artistic direction of Michael Novak.
Camerata Pacifica will present its October concert at the Scherr Forum at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks. Learn more about the performance here.
What did our critic think of BBC PROMS: DVOŘÁK'S 'NEW WORLD' SYMPHONY at Royal Albert Hall?
Shakespeare Theatre Company has added a week of performances to THE SCORE, the U.S. premiere starring Brian Cox as Johann Sebastian Bach, directed by Trevor Nunn in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2026 include The Score & more.
Countertenor John Holiday has announced season highlights including a world premiere with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, a Wigmore Hall recital, and productions with Dutch National Opera and Komische Oper Berlin.
Brian Cox will star as Johann Sebastian Bach opposite wife Nicole Ansari-Cox in the U.S. premiere of Oliver Cotton's The Score, directed by Trevor Nunn in Washington, D.C.
Music Worcester will present a five-concert BACHtoberfest weekend featuring Emi Ferguson, Kit Armstrong, and Boris Giltburg performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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