BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Heifetz - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://heifetzinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Heifetz REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T184708 CREATED:20260119T150858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T171550Z UID:10000577-1774083600-1774126800@heifetzinstitute.org SUMMARY:Bach Around the Clock 2026 DESCRIPTION:A free community-wide marathon celebration of the music and majesty of Johann Sebastian Bach. From sunup to sundown\, you’ll hear superb string soloists\, renowned organists\, guitarists\, pianists\, choirs\, & brilliant ensembles\, performing the inspiring and moving works of “the immortal god of harmony.“ \n \n \n \n \n \n \nVENUE & DIRECTIONS\nChrist Lutheran Church — 2807 North Augusta Street Staunton\, VA 24401 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE\nWe invite you to be a vital part of Bach Around the Clock! As a free event that attracts everyone from Baroque music connoisseurs from across the state to local families eager for cultural programming\, we rely on supporters like you to underwrite each performance segment. You can sponsor a programming segment\, helping us bring this inspiring event to life and ensuring that world-class performances remain accessible to all. As an Hour Sponsor\, you will be recognized in event materials and during your sponsored hour—demonstrating your commitment to music\, community\, and artistic excellence. Claim your segment today and help keep Bach’s brilliance alive for all to enjoy! \n\n \n SPONSOR A PROGRAM SEGMENT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM: PreludioGreat beginnings to Bach’s solo works\, featuring members of the Heifetz Ensemble in Residence: Emma Servadio & Carson Howell\, violins; Yeh-Chun Lin\, viola\, and Austin Topper\, cello\, with additional guests. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM: Bach At The Top of the PopsHeifetz President & CEO Benjamin K. Roe explores how Bach’s works have inspired everything from classical revivals to modern pop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 AM: Club BachMembers of Staunton’s Thursday Morning Music Club in a program of works by JSB for recorder and flute.Ruth Chodrow\, recorder; Cynthia Lumme\, keyboard; Laura-Jean Brand\, flute; Ellen Schorsch keyboard \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30 AM: Bach for Gamba Heifetz alumna Yeh-Chun Lin and faculty pianist Yandi Chen perform the stirring Viola da Gamba Sonata No. 1 in G Major\, BWV 1027. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM: Bach and the BoysVocal and keyboard works by JSB and his sons\, featuring Mezzo-soprano Kaitlyn Townsend and pianist Tracey Schimmel Reed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30 PM: Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6The Shenandoah Chamber Players present Bach’s energetic 6th concerto\, featuring four violas! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00 PM: Bach Da Spalla\, Part IRenowned Heifetz alum Andrew Gonzalez. a master of the rare “shoulder cello\,” performs the complete Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor\, BWV 1011 on the compelling sound of the six-string Baroque instrument. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM: Bach’s French Suites\, Part IPianist Lawrence Quinnett plays Bach’s charming French Suites Nos. 1\, 3\, & 5. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30 PM: Bach for BrassThe elite local ensemble Nickel Plate Brass performs great works of Bach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM: Bach from the Balcony Members of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Chapter of the American Guild of Organists perform some of JSB’s great organ works on Christ Lutheran’s magnificent Op. 24 Taylor & Boody Organ.  Featuring organists Gen Bolena\, Gabriel Rhys Simerson\, Larry Smith\, Barbara Moore\, and Florence Jowers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:50 PM: A Bach Birthday Coffee and Cake Break!March 21 is JSB’s 341st birthday\, and we’ll celebrate with some Kaffee und Kuchen fit for Bach the Koenig! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:05 PM: Bach at the KeyboardPianist Lawrence Quinnett is front and center with the Heifetz Ensemble in Residence to play Bach’s sprightly Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D Major\, BWV 1054. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:30 PM: Bach’s French Suites\, Pt. IIPianist Lawrence Quinnett resumes his survey of Bach’s French Suites Nos. 2\, 4\, & 6. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00 PM: Bach Da Spalla\, Pt. IIHeifetz alum Andrew Gonzalez returns to the BATC stage to perform the complete Cello Suite No. 6 in D major on the viola da spalla. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 PM: The Goldberg VariationsMembers of the 2026 Heifetz Ensemble in Residence – four outstanding recent alums of the Heifetz Summer program – present Bach’s epic Goldberg Variations in the remarkable arrangement for string quartet by Heifetz Artistic Director Nicholas Kitchen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:30 PM: Feature Organ Recital: Daniel AuneThe resident organist at the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University & Christ Lutheran Church\, Baltimore\, performs an assortment of Bach’s organ works \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00 PM The Grand Finale: Now Thank We All Our God Our day-long celebration comes to a rousing end with the BATC Chamber Choir\, soloists and orchestra performing the Cantatas 196 (“Der Herr denket an uns\,”  79 (“Gott her Herr is Sonn und Schild\,” and the final audience choral “Nun danket alle Gott” from Cantata No. 192. Music Director Paul D. Weber leads the ensemble. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PREVIOUS HIGHLIGHTS URL:https://heifetzinstitute.org/event/bach-around-the-clock-2026/ LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, 2807 North Augusta Street\, Staunton\, VA\, 24401\, United States CATEGORIES:Bach Around the Clock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bach-Around-the-Clock-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T184709 CREATED:20250116T163523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T141331Z UID:10000517-1742634000-1742677200@heifetzinstitute.org SUMMARY:Bach Around the Clock 2025 DESCRIPTION:A free community-wide marathon celebration of the music and majesty of Johann Sebastian Bach. From sunup to sundown\, you’ll hear superb string soloists\, renowned organists\, guitarists\, pianists\, choirs\, & brilliant ensembles\, performing the inspiring and moving works of “the immortal god of harmony.“ \n \n \n \n \n \n \nVENUE & DIRECTIONS\nChrist Lutheran Church — 2807 North Augusta Street Staunton\, VA 24401 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLEWe invite you to be a vital part of Bach Around the Clock! As a free event that attracts everyone from Baroque music connoisseurs from across the state to local families eager for cultural programming\, we rely on supporters like you to underwrite each performance segment. You can sponsor a programming segment\, helping us bring this inspiring event to life and ensuring that world-class performances remain accessible to all. As an Hour Sponsor\, you will be recognized in event materials and during your sponsored hour—demonstrating your commitment to music\, community\, and artistic excellence. Claim your segment today and help keep Bach’s brilliance alive for all to enjoy! \n\n \n SPONSOR A SEGMENT\n \n Digital Concert Program w/ Detailed Program & Performer Info\n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE\n9:00 AM – PreludioThe day begins with an hour of Bach’s “Beginnings” – Preludes and other opening movements for both solo strings and keyboardPERFORMERS: Heifetz Institute Ensemble In Residence\, Faculty\, & Guests \n10:00 AM – Bach: Keyboard JourneysFrom the intimate clavichord to the mighty King of Instruments\, Benjamin K. Roe examines the many keyboard instruments explored\, imagined\, and utilized by JSBPERFORMERS: Benjamin K. Roe\, speaker; Lawrence Quinnett\, piano \n11:00 AM – The Staunton Thursday Morning Music ClubMembers of Staunton’s Thursday Morning Music Club offer a sampling of delights for voice\, flute\, and recorder.PERFORMERS: Nancy Dennis\, soprano; Ruth Chodrow\, recorder; Sarah Grove-Humphries\, continuo; Laura Jean Brand\, flute \n12:00 PM – The Bach Suites\, Pt. 1Renowned Heifetz Institute faculty cellist and renowned Bach interpreter Colin Carr explores the world of the Bach Unaccompanied Suites for Cello.PERFORMERS: Colin Carr\, cello \n12:45 PM – Laments & Redemption: A Journey Through Bach’s Sacred MusicBATC veterans Kaitlyn Townsend and Sarah Hamilton offer a program of Bach’s sacred arias and duets for mezzo-sopranos\, tracing a soul’s journey from sorrow to hope through the powerful beauty of his vocal musicPERFORMERS: Kaitlyn Townsend\, mezzo-soprano; Sarah Hamilton\, mezzo-soprano; Tracey Schimmel Reed\, piano \n1:30 PM – Preludes\, Fugues\, and AdagiosHeifetz Institute Artistic Director and violinist Nicholas Kitchen\, joined by his father\, keyboard veteran Joseph Kitchen\, offer an alternating program of the three “Adagios and Fugues” from Bach’s masterful solo violin sonatas\, while Joseph explores preludes and fugues from JSB’s well-loved “Well Tempered Clavier.”PERFORMERS: Nicholas Kitchen\, violin; Joseph Kitchen\, keyboard \n2:30 PM – Violin & OrganHeifetz Ensemble in Residence violinist Jihyun Baik joins forces with special guest organist Nicole Keller to explore the unusual sonorities of the combined instruments.PERFORMERS: Jihyun Baik\, violin; Nicole Keller\, organ \n3:00 PM – Charlottesville AGO Members of the Charlottesville-Albemarle chapter of the American Guild of Organists join in our day-long celebration with a selection of Bach’s memorable works for the King of Instruments.PERFORMERS: Gabriel Rhys Simerson\, Matt Thomas\, Alex Johnson\, Florence Jowers\, Roger Daggy\, Joel Vanderzee \n4:00 PM – Coffee & Cake Break!Details tba… \n4:15 PM – Sinfonias and a ConcertoLivingstone University pianist and professor Lawrence Quinnett explores the marvelously inventive Sinfonias (Three-part Inventions) of JSB\, and then is joined by Wanchi and the Heifetz Ensemble in Residence for a romp through Bach’s infectious Keyboard Concerto No. 2 in E Major\, BWV 1053.PERFORMERS: Lawrence Quinnett\, piano; Wanchi\, violin\, with the Heifetz Ensemble in Residence \n5:30 PM – The Bach Cello Suites\, Pt. 2Renowned Heifetz Institute faculty cellist and renowned Bach interpreter Colin Carr explores the world of the Bach Suites for Cello.PERFORMERS: Colin Carr\, cello \n6:00 PM – CiaconnaCelebrated JMU and Heifetz Institute violinist Wanchi plays Bach’s riveting Ciaconna in the glorious acoustics of Christ Lutheran ChurchPERFORMERS: Wanchi\, violin \n6:15 PM – Celebrating the Taylor & Boody Op. 24Taylor & Boody co-founder John Boody offers a 30th-anniversary builders-eye-view of CLC’s Op. 24 organ\, installed by the renowned Staunton-based firm in 1994. \n6:30 PM – Featured Guest Organ Recital: Nicole Keller 2025 Christ Lutheran Church Endowed OrganistHailed as a “skilled and stylish player with a keen ear for orchestration” (The American Organist Magazine) Nicole Keller has earned a reputation for colorful\, virtuosic performances praised by audiences and presenters as unique concert experiences. The University of Michigan faculty member makes her Staunton debut with this stimulating selection of Bach’s organ works from all phases of his career. \n7:45 PM – Horn of Plenty Four part Chorales by JSB\, played by four heavenly horns!PERFORMERS: Shenandoah Horn Quartet – Catherine Creasy\, Carrie Blake\, Jeremy Loy\, Benjamin K. Roe \n8:00 PM – Grand Finale: The Cantata HourMusic Director Paul Weber once again leads the combined forces of the Staunton Bach Orchestra\, the BATC Chamber Choir\, soloists\, and guest artists in an inspiring final hour\, the centerpiece this year being Bach’s Cantata No. 21: “The concluding chorus is a veritable coup de thêatre. In a dazzling declamatory outburst Bach suffuses his canvas in a radiance of colour\, unleashing three trumpets and timpani for their first and only appearance in the cantata. This hymn of praise is in the form of a prelude and fugue whose jubilant\, even heroic character brings one of Bach’s most powerful cantatas to a resonant concluding ‘Alleluia!’” – Author Nicholas AndersonPERFORMERS: Staunton Bach Orchestra\, BATC Choir\, and soloists; Paul Weber\, Music Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PREVIOUS HIGHLIGHTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This concert is sponsored by: URL:https://heifetzinstitute.org/event/bach-around-the-clock-2025/ LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, 2807 North Augusta Street\, Staunton\, VA\, 24401\, United States CATEGORIES:Bach Around the Clock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://heifetzinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bach-Around-the-Clock-2025-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR