Name: 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival Program II
Start: 2025-08-07T19:30:00
Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival, presented by the American Bach Soloists, captivated audiences with its remarkable blend of chamber music. Held at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music from August 6-10, this five-day festival featured an impressive line-up of renowned performers and celebrated compositions. From the intricate works of Bach to the masterful compositions of Handel and Vivaldi, each program showcased the timeless beauty and complexity of Baroque music, leaving audiences enthralled with each note.

A Harmonious Celebration: The 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival

In August 2025, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music played host to a remarkable series of performances known as the San Francisco Bach Festival. Organized by the American Bach Soloists, this five-day event featured an array of talented musicians and an exquisite selection of chamber music. With performances spanning the works of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Telemann, the festival was a testament to the enduring beauty of classical compositions. From solo performances to grand concertos, each event was a unique journey through the rich tapestry of Baroque music.

The 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival: A Celebration of Timeless Chamber Music

The 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival, organized by the American Bach Soloists, promises a delightful series of events celebrating the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. Hosted at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the festival spans multiple programs featuring chamber music, orchestral performances, and a grand finale. Renowned musicians such as Tatiana Chulochnikova, YuEun Kim, and many others will grace the stage, bringing to life compositions by Bach, Telemann, Vivaldi, and Handel. Join us as we dive into this musical odyssey that honors the legacy of Baroque music.

Exploring the 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival: A Harmonious Journey Through Time

In August 2025, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music will become the epicenter of chamber music as it hosts the 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival. Curated by the American Bach Soloists, this festival promises five days of exceptional performances. Featuring compositions from classical titans like Bach, Telemann, and Vivaldi, the events will showcase the talents of renowned performers such as Tatiana Chulochnikova, Corey Jamason, and YuEun Kim. Each day, attendees will experience a unique program that celebrates the enduring legacy of Baroque music.

A Week of Virtuoso: The 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival

The 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival promises an immersive experience for chamber music enthusiasts. Spanning from August 6th to August 10th, the festival unfolds at the prestigious San Francisco Conservatory of Music. It features an impressive lineup of talented musicians including Tatiana Chulochnikova, YuEun Kim, and Corey Jamason, among others. With performances of iconic works by composers like Bach, Telemann, and Vivaldi, this festival offers a rich tapestry of sound that pays homage to the timeless art of chamber music.

The 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival: A Celebration of Chamber Music Mastery

Music lovers, prepare for a sonic exploration of the Baroque era as the 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival unfolds its rich tapestry of chamber music and orchestral performances. From August to March, immerse yourself in a series of concerts featuring works by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and more, all brought to life by the renowned American Bach Soloists. Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or a curious newcomer, this festival promises a journey into the heart of Baroque music, complemented by festive galas and enriching experiences.

A Journey Through Time: The 2025 San Francisco Bach Festival

YuEun Kim

Gretchen Claassen

San Francisco Bach Festival

American Bach Soloists

American Bach Academy

Featuring a stellar cast of vocal soloists, American Bach’s celebrated holiday tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah in San Francisco’s historic Grace Cathedral perennially provides a treasured December holiday event to capacity audiences. American Bach’s performances of Handel’s timeless work have become an essential part of the musical year for many music lovers and have attracted audiences of more than 50,000 from around the world.

Handel's Messiah in Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral

Back by popular demand, “A Baroque New Year’s Eve at the Opera” will usher in the new year within San Francisco’s beautiful Herbst Theatre. Start an early night on the town with a delightful program of arias, duets, and instrumental music from Baroque opera and concert, with plenty of time left for more celebrations in the evening or an early return home for a peaceful night. Bring your family and friends to celebrate a New Year full of wonderful music.

A Baroque New Year's Eve at the Opera

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Pergolesi's incomparable setting of the Stabat Mater rose to great fame immediately following the composer's untimely death at the age of 26. Known for its beautiful arias and duets for soprano and alto, the writer and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau praised the opening movement as "the most perfect and touching duet to come from the pen of any composer." The uniquely captivating music of Pergolesi's setting attracted Johann Sebastian Bach about a decade later, inspiring him to compose an arrangement of the instrumental parts that included a very elaborate part for the violas. After all, Bach was a fine violist himself, and he must have yearned for the opportunity to contribute to Pergolesi's beautiful music in a way that would flatter its composer.

The Harmonic Labyrinth

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church

Davis Community Church

St. Mark's Lutheran Church, San Francisco

In one historic moment, Bach set the stage for the harpsichord to claim its place as a concerto soloist. The instrument's meteoric evolution from a harmony-playing member of the Basso continuo team to an elevated solo instrument worthy of concertos occurred when Bach composed a frenzied cadenza for the harpsichord in his Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. That work alone employs the harpsichord in three roles, to add harmonic texture, to share the spotlight with flute and violin as a melodic chamber instrument, and ultimately to completely take over the proceedings with a dramatic stepping out, front and center.

2025 San Francisco Bach Festival Program II

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