Join us for a truly remarkable musical experience!

49th Annual Victoria Bach Festival are now available. Immerse yourself in eight days of world-class music. Whether you're a longtime enthusiast of classical music or simply looking to explore something new, the 2024 Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of musical artistry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a cherished tradition. Grab your tickets today and prepare to be inspired!

Schedule of Events

June 1, 2024

7:30 pm: Bach And Beyond In Goliad

Tickets: $65 section A / $40 section B

Cellist Greg Sauer delves into the profound influence Johann Sebastian Bach has exerted on cello music and its broader musical landscape.

Location:
Presidio La Bahia
217 US-183
Goliad, Texas

June 2, 2024

3:00 pm: Bach And Beyond In Cuero

Tickets: $50 general admission / $10 students

Cellist Greg Sauer delves into the profound influence Johann Sebastian Bach has exerted on cello music and its broader musical landscape.

Location:
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum
302 N Esplanade St
Cuero, Texas

June 4, 2024

7:30 pm: Aeolus Quartet

Tickets: $65 sec. A / $40 sec. B / $20 sec. C / $20 students

The Aeolus Quartet has performed in venues ranging from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Lincoln Center's Great Performers Series to Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, to Dupont Underground, a subterranean streetcar station in DC's Dupont Circle. They were the 2013-2015 Graduate Resident String Quartet at the Juilliard School and are currently Quartet-in-Residence at Musica Viva NY.

Location:
Trinity Episcopal Church
1501 N. Glass Street
Victoria, Texas

June 5, 2024

9:00 am: Bachfest Breakfast: Piano Trio

Free admission.

Dr. Marylynn Fletcher, piano
Melissa Balli, violin
Justin Balli, cello

Join us at Bach Fest Breakfast concerts for free music alongside coffee and breakfast bites.

Location:
St. Mary's Activity Center
401 S. Liberty
Victoria, Texas

12:00 pm: Piano, Oboe, And Clarinet

Ian Davidson, oboe
Vanguel Tangarov, clarinet
Ekaterina Tangarov, piano

Location:
First United Methodist Church
407 N. Bridge St.
Victoria, TX

7:30 pm: The Four Seasons

Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Astor Piazzolla – The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires

Nicolas Tavani, violin
Francesca Anderegg, violin
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, conductor

Location:
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
4102 N. Ben Jordan
Victoria, Texas

June 6, 2024

9:00 am: Bachfest Breakfast: Flute And Piano

Free admission

Rachel Woolf, flute
Hilary Janysek, flute
Ekaterina Tangarov, piano

Join us at Bach Fest Breakfast concerts for free music alongside coffee and breakfast bites.

Location:
St. Mary's Activity Center
401 S. Liberty
Victoria, Texas

12:00 pm: The Best Of Bach Organ Recital

General Admission, pay what you can at the door.  Suggested admission: $10.

Organist Renee Anne Louprette and Dr. George Stauffer collaborate to present a concert featuring live commentary as Renée performs, enriching the audience's experience with insightful context and analysis of the music being played.

Location:
First United Methodist Church
407 N. Bridge St.
Victoria, Texas

7:30 pm: Baroque Ensemble

Tickets: $65 sec. A / $40 sec. B /  $20 sec. C / $20 student tickets

Victoria Bach Festival Baroque Ensemble

The Victoria Bach Festival Baroque Ensemble embarks on a captivating musical journey, spotlighting compositions by Bach and Graupner, offering audiences an enchanting exploration of Baroque-era masterpieces.

Location:
First Presbyterian Church
2408 N. Navarro
Victoria, Texas

June 7, 2024

9:00 am: Bachfest Breakfast: Percussion

Free admission.

Tom Burritt, percussion
Graeme Francis, percussion

Join us at Bach Fest Breakfast concerts for free music alongside coffee and breakfast bites.

Location:
St. Mary's Activity Center
401 S. Liberty
Victoria, Texas

12:00 pm: Emerging Artists

General Admission, pay what you can at the door.  Suggested admission: $10.

Faith DeBow leads the 2024 Emerging Artists: oboist Bobby Harris and countertenor Sam Higgins.

Location:
First United Methodist Church
407 N. Bridge St.
Victoria, Texas

7:30 pm: Guitar and Vocal

Tickets: $65 sec. A / $40 sec. B / $20 sec. C / $20 students

Mezzo-soprano Laura Mercado-Wright, alongside tenor Steven Brenfleck and guitarist Isaac Bustos, unite their talents to present a truly spectacular concert experience, promising a captivating blend of vocal and instrumental mastery.

Location:
Trinity Episcopal Church
1501 N. Glass Street
Victoria, Texas

June 8, 2024

2:00 pm: Big Bang Rhythm Party

Free admission

Come be a part of our rhythm celebration, where VBF Percussionists will guide a drum workshop catering to individuals of all ages eager to find their groove.

Location:
Victoria Public Library
302 N. Main Street
Victoria, Texas

6:45 pm - 7:15 pm: Pre-Concert Talk With George Stauffer

The VBF Orchestra presents a captivating program, beginning with Franz Liszt's dynamic "Les Preludes." Following this, they showcase Camille Pépin's evocative "The Sound of Trees," featuring a double concerto for clarinet, cello, and orchestra, with Vangel Tangarov on clarinet and Gregory Sauer on cello. Concluding the evening is Camille Saint-Saëns' majestic Symphony No. 3 in C major, "Organ," featuring the talents of organist Renée Anne Louprette, all under the expert direction of conductor Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez.

Location
Victoria Fine Arts Center
1002 Sam Houston Drive
Victoria, Texas

7:30 pm: Orchestra Finale

Tickets: $65 section A / $40 section B / $20 section C

Victoria Bach Festival Orchestra
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, conductor

Franz LISZT – Les Preludes

Camille Pepin - The Sound of Trees, double concerto for clarinet, cello, and orchestra
Vangel Tangarov, clarinet
Gregory Sauer, cello

Camille Saint-Saens - Symphony No. 3 in C major, "Organ"
Renee Louprette, organ

Location:
Victoria Fine Arts Center
1002 Sam Houston Drive
Victoria, Texas

Date:
June 1-8, 2024

Location:
Various Towns, TX

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