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
Mass in B Minor
The Foundation
Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
National Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232
Soloists:
Paulina Francisco
soprano
Crossley Danielle Hawn
soprano
Roger O. Isaacs
countertenor
Kyle Stegall
tenor
Mischa Bouvier
bass
MORE ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
We close the season with our signature work, Bach’s great Mass in B Minor. Among the greatest musical compositions in any tradition, Bach’s masterwork has been for countless audiences a limitless reservoir of comfort and a balm for the soul.
Paulina Francisco, soprano; Crossley Danielle Hawn, soprano; Roger O. Isaacs, countertenor; Kyle Stegall, tenor; Mischa Bouvier, bass
Running time: 150 minutes, including intermission
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»
The Honorable & Mrs. John D. Rockefeller IV, underwriters
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Subscriptions to the 2022–2023 Season are on sale now!
Subscriptions are currently on sale to the general public. The 2022–23 season, opening Sunday, September 18, features five large scale subscription concerts at some of the regions 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
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Additional Tickets
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Ticket Exchange
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Ticket Donations
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Season Kick-off
Subscribers will receive an invitation to our season kick-off, featuring insights, musical illustrations and refreshments.
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