Podcasts
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In this series of videos, Artistic Director Chris Shepard interviews musicians and scholars who have performed and studied Bach, discussing their personal experiences, the works they love and how they have been influenced by Bach’s extraordinary and varied repertoire.
Bach 101
This series is an audio introduction for audiences to Bach’s life, the musical genres to be surveyed over the coming decade, and various terms of great importance to understanding Bach’s output.
Unlocking Bach
One for each concert in THE COMPLETE BACH, in these audio program notes, Chris Shepard will delve into a few movements from each piece that are especially rich in the “Bach code” and “decipher” them at the piano. They will also include history and context for each work. Unlocking Bach episodes will be posted prior to each concert.
Bach Festival Weekends
Bachtoberfest
October 24-26, 2025
Bach's Birthday Bash
March 20–March 22, 2026
MECHANICS HALL