PERFORMANCE
May 2024
Noontime Cantata Series
Noontime Cantatas
Ihr werdet weinen und heulen, BWV 103
Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.
Capitol Cantata Series
St. Mark’s Capitol Hill
301 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Noontime Cantata Series
Noontime Cantatas
Ihr werdet weinen und heulen, BWV 103
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.
Downtown Cantata Series
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street NW, Washington, DC
September 2024
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
Emmanuel Coppey, violin
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Live! at 10th & G
Washington, DC
The Washington Bach Consort proudly presents the winner of the prestigious Barbash International Bach Competition annually, starting with Emmanuel Coppey in 2024.
Director’s Series
Director’s Series
Bach’s St. John Passion
Devotion, Betrayal, and Redemption
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Washington, DC
The Saint Matthew Passion, regarded as Bach’s pinnacle work, epitomizes musical perfection with its intricate form and profound emotional depth, leaving lasting impact on performers and audiences alike.
Director’s Series
Director’s Series
Bach’s St. John Passion
Devotion, Betrayal, and Redemption
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Washington, DC
The Saint Matthew Passion, regarded as Bach’s pinnacle work, epitomizes musical perfection with its intricate form and profound emotional depth, leaving lasting impact on performers and audiences alike.
October 2024
Noontime Cantata Series
Noontime Cantatas
Ich armer Mensch, BWV 55
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.
Downtown Cantata Series
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street NW, Washington, DC
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
In Love with Night
A Myth Comes to Life
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Live! at 10th & G
Washington, DC
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of French and English baroque music, evoking the supernatural realm of classical mythology, celebrating Diana’s starlit night.
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
In Love with Night
A Myth Comes to Life
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Alexandria, VA
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of French and English baroque music, evoking the supernatural realm of classical mythology, celebrating Diana’s starlit night.
Director’s Series
Director’s Series
Motet Mania
For All Lovers of Choral Music
Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
National Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
The Washington Bach Consort showcases the evolution of the Motet genre across centuries, featuring their acclaimed chorus praised for its dynamic sound and expressive interpretation.
November 2024
Noontime Cantata Series
Noontime Cantatas
Ich habe Genug, BWV 82
Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.
Capitol Cantata Series
St. Mark’s Capitol Hill
301 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Noontime Cantata Series
Noontime Cantatas
Ich habe Genug, BWV 82
Tuesday, November 4, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.
Downtown Cantata Series
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street NW, Washington, DC
December 2024
Director’s Series
Director’s Series
The Christmas Story
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Parts 1, 2, 5 and 6
Saturday, December 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Music Center at Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Experience the Consort’s acclaimed rendition of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at the stunning Music Center at Strathmore, praised for its joyous and splendid interpretation by The Washington Post.
March 2025
Noontime Cantata Series
Noontime Cantatas
Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn, BWV 23
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.
Downtown Cantata Series
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street NW, Washington, DC
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
Vocal Polyphony
Heinrich Schütz and the German Motet
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Live! at 10th & G
Washington, DC
Consort vocalists explore Heinrich Schütz’s unparalleled Cantiones Sacrae and Geistliche Chormusik, showcasing the composer’s mastery of early-baroque German motets.
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
Vocal Polyphony
Heinrich Schütz and the German Motet
Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Alexandria, VA
Consort vocalists explore Heinrich Schütz’s unparalleled Cantiones Sacrae and Geistliche Chormusik, showcasing the composer’s mastery of early-baroque German motets.
Director's Series
Director’s Series
Concerti Virtuosi II
Fire and Verve!
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
National Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
Don’t miss the encore performance of exhilarating baroque instrumental concertos promising a spirited journey through Bach’s masterpieces and beyond.
Noontime Cantata Series
Noontime Cantatas
Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabattas, BWV 42
Monday, March 31, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.
Capitol Cantata Series
St. Mark’s Capitol Hill
301 A St SE, Washington, DC 20003
April 2025
Noontime Cantata Series
Noontime Cantatas
Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabattas, BWV 42
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.
Downtown Cantata Series
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street NW, Washington, DC
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
Bach’s Cello Suites
Meet Wade Davis
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Live! at 10th & G
Washington, DC
Experience the captivating intimacy of J.S. Bach’s cello suites performed by Wade Davis, renowned for his engaging, high-energy interpretations.
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
Bach’s Cello Suites
Meet Wade Davis
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Alexandria, VA
Experience the captivating intimacy of J.S. Bach’s cello suites performed by Wade Davis, renowned for his engaging, high-energy interpretations.
May 2025
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
A Song of Dedication
Baroque Splendor in Portuguese Jewish Amsterdam – 350th Anniversary
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Live! at 10th & G
Washington, DC
Celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Portuguese Israelite Synagogue of Amsterdam with a program featuring baroque spectacle and the North American premiere of the dedicatory cantata, Shir Hanukat Beth Hamiqdash.
The Chamber Series
The Chamber Series
A Song of Dedication
Baroque Splendor in Portuguese Jewish Amsterdam – 350th Anniversary
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Alexandria, VA
Celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Portuguese Israelite Synagogue of Amsterdam with a program featuring baroque spectacle and the North American premiere of the dedicatory cantata, Shir Hanukat Beth Hamiqdash.