Bach in Baltimore Rings in the New Year

(BALTIMORE, MD)—Bach in Baltimore continues its 35th season with three stirring concerts

on January 1, February 5, and February 12 to showcase music from the Baroque and Classical
eras and talented artists in our region. The concert on February 5 is one of the highlight
concerts of the season, featuring three large-scale symphonic works. The
ethereal Fauré Requiem with be paired with two cheerful Haydn Symphonies. The concerts on
January 1 and February 12 will welcome our first cohort of “Emerging Artists.” All
performances begin at 4 p.m.; tickets are available for live and live-streamed performances
at bachinbaltimore.org.

On February 5 at Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Bach
in Baltimore’s Founder and Maestro T. Herbert Dimmock leads the full orchestra of some of the
finest early music specialists in our region—many of whom perform with the Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra. Vocal soloists include soprano Elissa Edwards, a rising star making
waves in the early music scene in Maryland and beyond, and baritone Frederick Redd, an
internationally acclaimed singer and actor who has performed at such prominent venues as
Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.

The program includes Fauré’s Requiem, noteworthy for its serene and peaceful mood. Unlike
large-scale requiems by Verdi, Brahms, and others, Fauré’s work exudes a gentle stillness and
ethereal spirituality. Fauré composed his Requiem following his father’s death, and his mother
passed away shortly after it premiered, giving the work added poignancy. American 20th
Century composer Aaron Copland (also featured in our 22-23 season) said of the piece, “Those
aware of musical refinements cannot help but admire the transparent texture, the clarity of
thought, the well-shaped proportions. Together they constitute a kind of Fauré magic that is
difficult to analyze but lovely to hear.” The concert also includes Haydn’s Symphony No. 2 in
C Major—striking for the quick, dance-like finale that was his first attempt at a symphonic
rondo—and Symphony No. 17 in F major, which ends playfully and is sure to bring a smile to
your face.

With generous support from the Paul M. Angell Foundation, Bach in Baltimore is thrilled to
announce our pilot Emerging Artists Program designed to help recent music graduates
establish their professional careers. The program affords each musician multiple performance
opportunities throughout Bach in Baltimore’s 2022-23 Season. Bach in Baltimore’s inaugural
class of Emerging Artists includes Erica Marie Ferguson, Tess Ottinger, Amanda Simms,
Melissa Wimbish, Tanya Ruth-Langlois, Elizabeth Sarian, Eric F. Carey, Hakeem Henderson,
Christopher Longo, Morgan Mastrangelo, Luke Schmidt, and Eliam Ramos. Learn more about
our Emerging Artists Program at bachinbaltimore.org/emerging-artists. Two upcoming concerts
that feature Bach in Baltimore’s “Emerging Artists” are on January 1 at Zion Lutheran
Church, 400 E. Lexington Street, Baltimore, and February 12 at St. Joseph Parish, 100
Church Lane, Cockeysville.

Individual adult tickets ($25-$40), Student tickets ($10 with Student ID), children’s tickets ($5),
and cost-saving Passes—including the Full Season Pass ($299) and Mini Pass ($95)—are now
available for purchase at bachinbaltimore.org or by calling 410-941-9262.

ABOUT BACH IN BALTIMORE

Bach in Baltimore’s mission is to perform the choral and instrumental works of Johann
Sebastian Bach (and his contemporaries) and to educate the concert-going public about the
musical language of Bach and the texts he chose to set to music. We strive each month to present
these works in a historically informed way that will enrich the lives of our audience members
and inspire creativity. We wish to foster an appreciation for the arts, particularly for Baroque
music, within the entire community. We are committed to providing educational experiences for
people of all ages to instill a lifelong connection with Bach’s music.

Bach in Baltimore currently seeks experienced singers in limited vocal parts to join our choir.

Interested singers are encouraged to email bachconcertseries@bachinbaltimore.org to set up an
audition.