Bach's "St. John Passion" (BWV 245) is a profound oratorio composed in 1724. It dramatizes the events of Christ's crucifixion, blending chorales, recitatives, arias, and choruses. Known for its emotional depth and intricate musical architecture, the work vividly portrays the Passion narrative from the Gospel of John. Bach's masterful use of vocal and instrumental forces

Oboe works by Bach, Pachelbel, and Laschanzky highlight the instrument's expressive range. Bach's "Ich habe genug" Cantata and "Air on a G String" feature lyrical, emotive lines. Bach's Oboe Concerto in D minor, BWV 1059R is renowned for its expressive melodies and intricate counterpoint. Pachelbel's iconic "Canon in D" is beloved for its harmonic beauty.

Bach's works arranged for trumpet and organ highlight the brilliance of his compositions through a unique instrumental pairing. These include the Sonatas in E major and A major, showcasing intricate melodies and harmonies. Chorales such as "Jesu meine Freude" and "O Haupt voll Blut" (The Passion Chorale) offer profound spiritual depth. The Prelude on "Ein

First there was Chaos...swirling, random sounds, then suddenly, in one of the most astonishing musical explosions, there was Light! And life began. Haydn’s magnificent oratorio, the Creation has it all: Archangels singing heroic recitatives and operatic arias, monumental choruses and 4-part fugues (The Heavens are Telling) and even a love duet between Adam and Eve. Haydn poured his symphonic genius, his operatic mastery, his humor, and his joyful

For the grand finale of our season, we’re thrilled to introduce a very special cast of talents: four exceptional soloists selected from our prestigious Bach in Baltimore 2024-2025 Emerging Artists Program who will collaborate closely with Maestro Dimmock on beloved arias. Also featured in this all-Bach program are the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G

This program features music in celebration of the marvelous new pipe organ at St. Joseph Parish in Cockeysville. Bach composed Cantata 194 Highest Wish for the Joy Feast for the dedication of a church and new organ at Störmthal, Germany in 1723. Also enjoy movements of Cantata 29 We Give You Thanks, O God, the monumental Passacaglia and Fugue