Victoria Bach Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Vibrant Performances

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The Victoria Bach Festival is underway, featuring a diverse range of classical music performances, including orchestral, choral, and chamber works, as well as original folk and pop music. This year marks the festival's 40th anniversary, with a legacy built by artistic director Craig Hella Johnson and his predecessors. As Johnson steps down in September, pianist Michelle Schumann will take over as interim artistic director as the search for a new leader continues. The festival continues to redefine classical music, making it vibrant and sensual for a new generation of audiences.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Victoria Bach Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a diverse range of performances, including orchestral, choral, and chamber works.
  • The festival features a mix of established masters and emerging musicians, including Faith DeBow, Reese Farnell, Graeme Francis, Brian Giebler, Sophia Gilmson, Stephen Redfield, and Mother Falcon.
  • Pianist Michelle Schumann will take over as interim artistic director in September, as the search for a new artistic director continues.
  • The festival offers various workshops, including a free drum workshop and a vocal technique session with Grammy award-winning artists.
  • Festivities also include a mix of intimate concerts, blockbuster oratorio performances, and casual family and outdoor concerts.

Statistics:

  • The festival will run through Saturday, with a mix of intimate and large-scale performances.
  • Michelle Schumann will take over as interim artistic director in September.
  • The festival will feature a diverse range of musicians, including orchestral rock band Mother Falcon from Austin.
  • The free noon performance Wednesday will include a pick-up chorus with Grammy award winners.
  • The 1 p.m. session on Saturday will include a free drum workshop for percussionists of all ages.

Sources:

  • The Victoria Advocate, "Victoria Bach Festival-themed editorial board" (no date given)
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