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"Inspired in part by the "Bach at One" series at Trinity Wall Street in New York, the series promises monthly Bach-oriented concerts outside the typical concert slots... Wonderful idea - and cosmopolitan. How often, when visiting major European cities, do you discover early-evening classical concerts offering a good dose of music without monopolizing your evening?... The idea's time has come..." The series offers a unique concert format:
* Mid-week early evening programs lasting no longer than one hour * Pay-What-You-Wish general admission, with open seating and no ticket sales * Opening brief live notes by Artistic Director Matthew Glandorf * A featured work by J.S. Bach (choral, instrumental, solo) accompanied by thematically related music from all periods, including new music * Post-concert mingle with peers and artists, while enjoying food and beverages |
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Featured on WHYY/NPR/PBS "Friday Arts" in 2014-2015, this is an inspiring documentary about the idea and people behind the Bach at Seven series. Narrated by Artistic Director Matthew Glandorf.
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The Bach @7 audience members share their experiences at the post-concert reception following the world premiere performance of O Antiphons (an Advent 7-song cycle by seven Philadelphia composers). The commission was paired in concert with J.S. Bach Cantata 61. December 2, 2015.
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