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Celebrate Bach in Houston: Upcoming Concerts at Hobby Center, Jones Hall, and Wortham Theater

Houston is set to be the classical music capital this season with an array of captivating performances that celebrate the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. From the reflective solo cantatas in "In Praise of Virtue" at the Hobby Center to the dazzling Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall, and the historically rich sounds of "Vivaldi, Handel, & Bach" at the Wortham Theater Center, there's something for every classical music enthusiast. Don't miss the powerful rendition of Bach's "St. John Passion" in March for a moving experience.

Sep 5, 2024

1. In Praise of Virtue

In Praise of Virtue features soprano Hannah DePriest and countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen in two rarely heard solo cantatas: J. S. Bach’s beautifully reflective Ich bin vergnügt (BWV 84) and G. F. Handel’s glittering Splenda l’alba in oriente (HWV 166). Excerpts from Johann Adolph Hasse’s Marc-Antonio e Cleopatra set this noble love story with luscious melodies and spectacular virtuosity, in arias and duets for both soloists.

Sep 20, 2024

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Houston, TX · Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

2. In Praise of Virtue

Sep 20, 2024

Ars Lyrica Houston

Houston, TX · Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

3. Bach, Mozart & Brahm

Members of the Houston Symphony shine in smaller-ensemble works by three of music’s most enduringly popular composers, Bach, Mozart, and Brahms. Marvel at the dazzling invention of Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 1, performed by Concertmaster Yoonshin Song. Then, bask in the glorious melodies and effervescent charm of sparkling serenades by Mozart and Brahms.

23 - 24 Nov, 2024

Houston Symphony

Houston, TX · Jones Hall

4. Vivaldi, Handel, & Bach

If you’ve never heard a performance like this, you’re in for a treat! Mercury audiences look forward to this every year – join us and get closer to the genius of baroque masters like Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel as we perform their music on historical instruments – instruments that more authentically capture the kinds of sounds the composers had in their heads when they wrote this music (rather than the quite different-sounding modern instruments they’re usually performed on).

Jan 11, 2025

Mercury Chamber Orchestra

Houston, TX · Wortham Theater Center

5. Bach’s St. John Passion

Deeply moving and powerful: Bach puts his immense genius to a musical retelling of the events leading up to Christ’s crucifixion. Like Handel’s Messiah, a full compliment of singers and four soloists add dramatic weight and emotional power to what is a deeply moving work threaded with themes of sacrifice, redemption, and hope.

Mar 22, 2025

Mercury Chamber Orchestra

Houston, TX · Wortham Theater Center

Conclusion

Whether you're a lifelong fan of Bach or new to his extraordinary compositions, Houston's upcoming concerts offer a rare opportunity to experience his music in all its glory. Mark your calendars and prepare to be moved by the timeless beauty of these performances. See you at the concert halls!

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