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The 2023-2024 Season

The Bach Choir in Recital

September 8, 12:15 p.m.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Oxford, Ohio

The Bach Choir presents a program of choral classics as part of the Red Door Community Concert series. Featuring works of Britten, MacMillan, Bruckner, Tallis, and more, including Bach’s motet “Komm, Jesu, Komm”, BWV 229.

Music Live at Lunch

September 26, 12:10 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, Ohio

Elevate your lunchtime downtown at Christ Church Cathedral with “Music Live at Lunch,” presented by the Bach Ensemble. Immerse yourself in the world of Baroque music as our talented musicians weave intricate harpsichord solos and captivating strings into a variety of timeless works. Join us for an enchanting midday musical escape that transforms your lunch break into a moment of classical brilliance.

Bach Vespers

October 15, 5:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Pre-Vespers lecture at 4:15 p.m. in the Parlor.

The Bach Ensemble returns to a beautiful, renovated space with a program of choral fireworks! Bach’s cantatas “Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft”, BWV 50 and “Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille”, BWV 120 will resound through the halls with voices, trumpets, and strings.

Bach Vespers for Advent

December 3, 5:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Pre-Vespers lecture at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
Organ Prelude Recital at 4:30 p.m. in the nave.

The spirit of the Advent season pervades this service, with Bach’s electric cantata “Nun komm der Heiden Heiland”, BWV 62 and Praetorius’ “Puer natus in Bethlehem.” Jason Gunnell presents the first prelude recital on the new Fritts, Op. 43.

Messiah Sing-Along

December 12, 7:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church

The Holiday Tradition Returns!

Bach Vespers for Epiphany

January 21 , 5:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Pre-Vespers lecture at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
Organ Prelude Recital at 4:30 p.m. in the nave.

Ignite your New Year with the electrifying sounds of Bach’s “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern” at our exhilarating Bach Vespers. The Bach Ensemble brings this masterpiece to life, intertwining voices and instruments in a harmonious celebration of anticipation and hope. Join us to set the tone for a year filled with inspiration and musical wonder!

Bach Vespers for Lent

February 18, 5:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Pre-Vespers lecture at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
Organ Prelude Recital at 4:30 p.m. in the nave.

In the solemn ambiance of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, immerse yourself in a sacred journey during our Bach Vespers. Featuring BWV 229, one of Bach’s awe-inspiring motets for double chorus, this evening transcends time and connects you to a rich tradition of spiritual contemplation. Join us for a soul-stirring event that resonates with the essence of the Lenten season.

Music Live at Lunch

February 20, 12:10 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, Ohio

Elevate your lunchtime downtown at Christ Church Cathedral with “Music Live at Lunch,” presented by the Bach Ensemble. Immerse yourself in the world of Baroque music as our talented musicians weave intricate harpsichord solos and captivating strings into a variety of timeless works. Join us for an enchanting midday musical escape that transforms your lunch break into a moment of classical brilliance.

Organ Dedication and Recital

Nathan Laube, organ
March 2, 7:00 p.m.
For the St. Thomas community; free tickets required
March 3, 5:00 p.m.*
For our wider community; free tickets required. *Sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Guild of Organist.

Bach Vespers for Palm Sunday

March 24, 5:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Pre-Vespers lecture at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
Organ Prelude Recital at 4:30 p.m. in the nave.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bach’s “Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden”, BWV 1083 at our Bach Vespers. This divine composition, weaving soprano and alto voices with strings and continuo, will transport you through 14 intricate movements inspired by Psalm 51. Join us for an evening of spiritual reflection and musical splendor that unites the sacred and the sublime.

Bach Vespers for Easter

April 28, 5:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Pre-Vespers lecture at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
Organ Prelude Recital at 4:30 p.m. in the nave.

Experience the grand finale of the season with the finest musicians in Cincinnati at our triumphant Bach Vespers. Featuring BWV 68, “Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt” (God so loved the world), this monumental cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach resonates with themes of divine love and redemption.