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Bach Festivals & Cantata Series
Bach Festival of Charleston |
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Name: |
Bach Festival of Charleston |
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Location: |
Charleston, SC, USA |
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Venues: |
First (Scots) Presbyterian Church - 53 Meeting Street |
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Years: |
Since 2009 (Biennial Festival) |
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Months: |
March |
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Artistic Director: |
Dr. JeeYoon Choi
Ricard Bordas (since 2016) |
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Website: |
Bach Festival of Charleston
Bach Society of Chaeleston (Official Website)
Bach Society of Charleston on Facebook |
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History & Mission: |
The biennial Bach Festival of Charleston is dedicated to celebrating the music of one of the greatest composers ever to live.
The 2013 Festival was held Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 3, 2013, at historic First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. It included vocal and instrumental ensembles in a chamber concert; a candelight program featuring five organ concerti; and a final concert in which a fifty-five voice chorus directed by renowned conductor Stephen Stubbs presented J.S. Bach's great Magnificat (BWV 243). |
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The Mission of the Bach Society of Charleston is to enrich the Charleston community through presentation of exceptionally high-quality performances of the finest classical music in the repertoire, with special emphasis on oratorio and large choral works, world-class visiting artists, and the sacred and secular music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries from the Baroque and Early Classical periods. This Mission shall be achieved through presentation of the bi-annual Bach Festival and other musical events. |
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Recent Festivals: |
1st Festival: Feb 27-Mar 1, 2009
2nd Festival: Mar 4-6, , 2011
3rd Festival: Mar 1-3, 2013
4th Festival: Mar 4-6, 2016 |
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