2008-2009 Concert Season

In its seventh season, the Bach Ensemble will return to its roots. After exploring music from other Baroque masters such as G.F. Handel in recent years, our upcoming season will highlight the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The repertoire for our 2008-2009 concerts will include two famous Bach Cantatas. The Ensemble will also perform music by another Composer who revered Johann Sebastian Bach and included Baroque-style fugues and counterpoint in several compositions. This Composer, perhaps the most important of the Classical era, is Ludwig van Beethoven.

Holiday Concert
In its Holiday Concert, to be held on Sunday, December 14th at Moorings Presbyterian Church, The Bach Ensemble will present one of J.S. Bach's most memorable works, Cantata BWV 140. The Cantata is best known for its fourth movement, "Wachet Auf", the lovely "Sleepers Awake" chorus. The choral Ensemble will be accompanied by instrumental soloists and organ/piano. A selection of favorite carol arrangements by John Rutter will also be on the program, along with the popular "audience sing-along" of traditional holiday songs.

Spring Concert
The Bach Ensemble's Spring Concert will be presented on Sunday, March 22nd, at Naples United Church of Christ. The program will begin with J.S. Bach's Cantata BWV 50, which features a rousing double chorus, vocal soloists and full orchestra. Two works by Ludwig van Beethoven will also be showcased: the venerated Mass in C, and the Choral Fantasia. The Bach Ensemble is delighted to welcome Naples' favorite concert pianist, Jodie deSalvo, who will join us as the featured soloist in the Choral Fantasia performance.

For more information on The Bach Ensemble's 2008-2009 concerts, including venue details and ticket ordering procedures, please continue to check this website throughout the Summer. To receive our concert season brochure through the mail, please join our mailing list on the Contact Us page.

Troubadours
The Bach Ensemble "Troubadours" have already booked two country club shows for the upcoming holiday season. The Troubadours perform holiday carols, show tunes, jazz standards and special requests for private parties, country clubs and corporate events. For more information about this 12-voice professional group, please see Troubadours.

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Future Seasons
Planning is already underway for a future season performance of Bach's most monumental composition, the Mass in B Minor. Southwest Floridians were given a glimpse of the glory of this work through the recent FGCU Renaissance Academy Course, "Bach and his Mass in B Minor" instructed by our Artistic Director Dr. Ronald Doiron.

Patrons of The Bach Ensemble are banding together to form a "Bach Society" in support of this project, which is a long-held dream of our esteemed Founder, Dr. Vic Silvestri. The Bach Society will seek additional financial pledges from individuals and corporations, to sponsor the professional vocal soloists and orchestra members. The Society will also help locate an appropriate venue for a performance of this magnitude. For information about The Bach Society, please contact development@thebachensemble.org.

Our Artistic Director, Dr. Ronald Doiron, is auditioning singers to supplement the core group of The Bach Ensemble for this work, which requires a double chorus with substantial stamina. For audition information, please contact auditions@thebachensemble.org.

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