Welcome - Bach Week - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Bach Week

Jan. 23-25, 2025: A week devoted to the performance and exploration of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries.

Instrumental Master Class and Continuo Workshop

Leif Woodward and Anna Washburn will coach Cal Poly students in instrumental repertoire from the Baroque era and about effective continuo playing.

Vocal Master Class presented by John Buffett

The guest artist will coach several Cal Poly voice students in repertoire from the Baroque era.

Akademie Lecture-Demonstration: Music for the Golden Hour

Music Department Chair Alicia M. Doyle will explore the evolution of service music for Vespers from chant to J.S. Bach. Guest performers will demonstrate the lecture concepts.

Chamber Concert: Buxtehulde — The Italian Influence in Northern Germany

Period instrument ensemble Tesserae Baroque will present the concert with festival bass John Buffett.

Finale Concert: Magnificat

Members of Cal Poly’s Chamber Choir, Symphony and faculty will join with guest artists to perform works based on the Magnificat text.

Bach Week

Cal Poly Music Department, San Luis Obispo

Bach Week

Instrumental Master Class and Continuo Workshop

Vocal Master Class presented by John Buffett

Akademie Lecture-Demonstration: Music for the Golden Hour

Chamber Concert: Buxtehulde — The Italian Influence in Northern Germany

Finale Concert: Magnificat

Jan. 23

Instrumental Master Class and continuo workshop

Vocal Master Class

Jan. 23

Akademie Lecture-Demonstration: Music for the Golden Hour

Jan. 24

Chamber Concert: Buxtehulde — The Italian Influence in Northern Germany

Jan. 25

Bach week finale Concert: Magnificat