March 12
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is the oldest Bach choir in the country. Their impact on the music community has been felt since 1898, and they continue to deliver Johann Sebastian Bach's music and spiritual influence through their dedication to musical excellence. Those who cannot make it to a typical concert at night, can't afford the concert or do not know much about classical musical are in luck—they have a special concert series called “Bach at Noon,” a casual take on classical music that's open to the public for free!
Each performance features soloists and members of The Bach Choir and Bach Festival Orchestra. Prior to each piece, the conductor and artistic director, Greg Funfgeld, will give a short five- to 10-minute lesson on what the patrons will be hearing. Renée James, the marketing director for the Bethlehem choir, says, “It's very much a Bach 101.”
The doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the concert begins at 12:10 p.m. Bach at Noon is held on the second Tuesday of the month, September through April. This month's concert will mark their 100th Bach at Noon, and Funfgeld is inviting all choir members who have previously performed at Bach at Noon to take part. Those unable to make it can listen to the concert on WWFM on Monday, April 8 at 1 p.m. Though the event is free, good will offerings are greatly appreciated.
Doors: 11:30 a.m.; Concert: 12:10 p.m. | Free | Central Moravian Church | 73 W. Church St., Bethlehem | 610.866.5661 | bach.org
