PERFORMANCE
The Director’s Series
About the Series
The Washington Bach Consort’s beloved Director’s Series offers five magnificent concerts in the majestic spaces of National Presbyterian Church and the state-of-the-art Music Center at Strathmore—featuring our world-class vocal and instrumental ensembles and an array of star soloists. Before each performance, take advantage of our insightful Talking Bach lecture series presented by the renowned Bach scholar, Dr. Michael Marissen. After the concert, join us for a complimentary reception and meet the artists in person.
National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Bach’s Motets
The Singers’ Favorite!
Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 4 p.m.
National Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
The Bach Motets, featuring BWV 225–230
MORE ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Running time: TBA
Join us for Talking Bach at 3 p.m. The series of free pre-concert lectures by noted Bach scholar, Michael Marissen, are presented one hour before Director’s Series performances. Learn More»
Shannon & Jim Davis, underwriters
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Subscriptions to the 2023–2024 Season are on sale now!
Subscriptions are currently on sale to the general public. The 2023–24 season, opening Sunday, September 22, features five large scale subscription concerts at some of the region’s finest venues and eight chamber series concerts on Friday evenings at Live! at 10th & G and on Saturday evenings at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
We’ve made it easier than ever to purchase a subscription series of three or more concerts at any time by clicking here or by calling the office.
Director’s Series concerts include admission to a pre-concert lecture; seating is limited and first-come, first-served.
A subscription to the Washington Bach Consort allows you to enjoy performances throughout the season, including the Director’s Series and the Chamber Series at a discount off the single ticket price.
Priority Seating
Subscribers receive first choice in seat selection.
Additional Tickets
Wish to bring guests? Subscribers may purchase additional tickets throughout the season at the discounted subscription rate.
Ticket Exchange
If unable to attend a performance, subscribers may exchange tickets for another concert during the season.
Ticket Donations
Prior to a performance, subscribers may return tickets marked “donated” and receive a receipt for tax purposes for the value of the tickets.
Season Kick-off
Subscribers will receive an invitation to our season kick-off, featuring insights, musical illustrations and refreshments.
Pay Your Age 18-38!
Now get the seats of your dreams at a fraction of the price—your own age! 27 years old? Pay $27 It’s that easy!
The Christmas Story
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Parts 1, 2, 5 and 6
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Music Center at Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Johann Sebastian Bach
Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248
Single tickets are available on Strathmore’s website only.
Soloists:

Amy Broadbent
soprano

Sylvia Leith
alto

Thomas Cooley
tenor and Evangelist

Dashon Burton
bass
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Vocalists:
Amy Broadbent, soprano; Sylvia Leith, alto; Thomas Cooley, tenor and Evangelist; Dashon Burton, bass
Running time: TBA
Join us for Talking Bach at 6 p.m. The series of free pre-concert lectures by noted Bach scholar, Michael Marissen, are presented one hour before Director’s Series performances. Learn More»
Mary Ann Gardner, Sally Wells, and National Endowment for the Arts, underwriters
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Subscriptions to the 2023–2024 Season are on sale now!
Subscriptions are currently on sale to the general public. The 2023–24 season, opening Sunday, September 22, features five large scale subscription concerts at some of the region’s finest venues and eight chamber series concerts on Friday evenings at Live! at 10th & G and on Saturday evenings at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
We’ve made it easier than ever to purchase a subscription series of three or more concerts at any time by clicking here or by calling the office.
Director’s Series concerts include admission to a pre-concert lecture; seating is limited and first-come, first-served.
A subscription to the Washington Bach Consort allows you to enjoy performances throughout the season, including the Director’s Series and the Chamber Series at a discount off the single ticket price.
Priority Seating
Subscribers receive first choice in seat selection.
Additional Tickets
Wish to bring guests? Subscribers may purchase additional tickets throughout the season at the discounted subscription rate.
Ticket Exchange
If unable to attend a performance, subscribers may exchange tickets for another concert during the season.
Ticket Donations
Prior to a performance, subscribers may return tickets marked “donated” and receive a receipt for tax purposes for the value of the tickets.
Season Kick-off
Subscribers will receive an invitation to our season kick-off, featuring insights, musical illustrations and refreshments.
Pay Your Age 18-38!
Now get the seats of your dreams at a fraction of the price—your own age! 27 years old? Pay $27 It’s that easy!
Te Deum
Sacred Grand Motets of Lully and Charpentier
Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 4:00 P.M.
National Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
Sacred Grand Motets of Jean-Baptiste Lully and Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Te Deum, H.146
Soloists:

Margaret Carpenter Haigh
soprano

Margot Rood
soprano

James Reese
haute-contre

Gregório Taniguchi
tenor

Ian Pomerantz
bass

Paul Max Tipton
bass
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Margaret Carpenter Haigh, soprano
Margot Rood, soprano
James Reese, haute-contre
Gregório Taniguchi, tenor
Ian Pomerantz, bass
Paul Max Tipton, bass
Running time: TBA
Join us for Talking Bach at 3 p.m. The series of free pre-concert lectures by noted Bach scholar, Michael Marissen, are presented one hour before Director’s Series performances. Learn More»
Helen H. McConnell, underwriters
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Subscriptions to the 2023–2024 Season are on sale now!
Subscriptions are currently on sale to the general public. The 2023–24 season, opening Sunday, September 22, features five large scale subscription concerts at some of the region’s finest venues and eight chamber series concerts on Friday evenings at Live! at 10th & G and on Saturday evenings at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
We’ve made it easier than ever to purchase a subscription series of three or more concerts at any time by clicking here or by calling the office.
Director’s Series concerts include admission to a pre-concert lecture; seating is limited and first-come, first-served.
A subscription to the Washington Bach Consort allows you to enjoy performances throughout the season, including the Director’s Series and the Chamber Series at a discount off the single ticket price.
Priority Seating
Subscribers receive first choice in seat selection.
Additional Tickets
Wish to bring guests? Subscribers may purchase additional tickets throughout the season at the discounted subscription rate.
Ticket Exchange
If unable to attend a performance, subscribers may exchange tickets for another concert during the season.
Ticket Donations
Prior to a performance, subscribers may return tickets marked “donated” and receive a receipt for tax purposes for the value of the tickets.
Season Kick-off
Subscribers will receive an invitation to our season kick-off, featuring insights, musical illustrations and refreshments.
Pay Your Age 18-38!
Now get the seats of your dreams at a fraction of the price—your own age! 27 years old? Pay $27 It’s that easy!
Haydn’s Die Schöpfung
The Creation: from Genesis to Milton’s Paradise Lost
Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 4:00 P.M.
National Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
Joseph Haydn
Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI:2
Soloists:

Michele Kennedy
soprano

Thomas Cooley
tenor

Edmund Milly
bass
MORE ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Michele Kennedy, soprano
Thomas Cooley, tenor
Edmund Milly, bass
Running time: TBA
Join us for Talking Bach at 3 p.m. The series of free pre-concert lectures by noted Bach scholar, Michael Marissen, are presented one hour before Director’s Series performances. Learn More»
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Subscriptions to the 2023–2024 Season are on sale now!
Subscriptions are currently on sale to the general public. The 2023–24 season, opening Sunday, September 22, features five large scale subscription concerts at some of the region’s finest venues and eight chamber series concerts on Friday evenings at Live! at 10th & G and on Saturday evenings at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
We’ve made it easier than ever to purchase a subscription series of three or more concerts at any time by clicking here or by calling the office.
Director’s Series concerts include admission to a pre-concert lecture; seating is limited and first-come, first-served.
A subscription to the Washington Bach Consort allows you to enjoy performances throughout the season, including the Director’s Series and the Chamber Series at a discount off the single ticket price.
Priority Seating
Subscribers receive first choice in seat selection.
Additional Tickets
Wish to bring guests? Subscribers may purchase additional tickets throughout the season at the discounted subscription rate.
Ticket Exchange
If unable to attend a performance, subscribers may exchange tickets for another concert during the season.
Ticket Donations
Prior to a performance, subscribers may return tickets marked “donated” and receive a receipt for tax purposes for the value of the tickets.
Season Kick-off
Subscribers will receive an invitation to our season kick-off, featuring insights, musical illustrations and refreshments.
Pay Your Age 18-38!
Now get the seats of your dreams at a fraction of the price—your own age! 27 years old? Pay $27 It’s that easy!