March 2012 - Celebrate Bach!
In celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach's 327th birthday, the Arizona Bach Festival presented a special lecture/demonstration by Dr. Guy Whatley, titled “Bach's Bottom” — The Basso Continuo in Bach's Music. Pictured on the left is the birthday cake served to those in attendance in honor of the master composer's birthday. However, it has come to our attention that although Bach's birthday is generally acknowledged to have been on 21 March 1685, because of the later transition from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, a case could be made for it being 10 days later, on 31 March, so we're still celebrating!
An important message from the Festival Board:
The Board of the Arizona Bach Festival extends heartfelt thanks to the artists, venues, donors, patrons, hosts, and volunteers who all contributed their talents, resources, and time in support of this year's Arizona Bach Festival. The musical experiences were exciting and memorable. In order to continue into the future, however, the Festival will require additional financial support so that we can keep sharing the glorious music of J.S. Bach with Arizona and the world.
To that end, we have launched a “Bring Bach Back” fund-raising drive. Please click here to participate, either by donating or by helping us spread the word to all of your friends, Bach-lovers or otherwise. Thanks!
