Mission:
To educate and inspire musicians and audiences of all ages and backgrounds through high-quality and diverse orchestral, choral, and chamber music performances.

History:
The Victoria Bach Festival was founded in 1976 under the direction of Dr. David Urness, a faculty member at the University of Houston-Victoria. The Victoria Bach Festival Association continues to benefit from partnerships with UHV and many community organizations and businesses.

Today's expanded festival is shaped by Artistic Director Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez. Festival week is a mix of intimate concerts by outstanding soloists and chamber groups

The Festival is committed to performing masterworks of the classical repertoire as well as new music, and to giving local musicians the opportunity to perform with nationally acclaimed artists. Core values include artistic excellence, creativity, hospitality, accessibility, and fiscal responsibility. VBF is noted for its welcoming environment for musicians and audience members, and strives to be inclusive and accessible through outreach concerts, post-concert chats with artists, and open rehearsals.

Schedule of Event:

June 3, 2023

Victoria, Texas
All Day: Victoria Bach Festival
featuring concerts by the VBF Orchestra, the VBF Baroque Ensemble, the Texas Guitar Quartet, the Aeolus Quartet, the 2023 Emerging Artists, and more.
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Presidio La Bahia, Goliad Texas
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Texas Guitar Quartet In Goliad
Formed in 2009, Grammy-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet has been hailed as "Impeccable in every respect" by Classical Guitar Magazine.
Throughout the United States, Central America, Spain, and China, audiences have embraced the quartet for their daring programs, dazzling virtuosity, and joyful music-making.
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June 4, 2023

Texas Guitar Quartet In Cuero

Formed in 2009, Grammy-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet has been hailed as "Impeccable in every respect" by Classical Guitar Magazine.

Throughout the United States, Central America, Spain, and China, audiences have embraced the quartet for their daring programs, dazzling virtuosity, and joyful music-making.

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June 6, 2023

Immortal Songs - Lieder By Schubert, Strauss, And Mahler
Expressive art songs by Franz Schubert, Richard Strauss, and Gustav Mahler exploring poetry and storytelling. Featuring soprano Gitanjali Mathur, mezzo-soprano Laura Mercado-Wright, tenor Steven Brennfleck, and bass-baritone Carlos Monzon.

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June 7, 2023

9:00 am: Bachfest Breakfast: Violin and Cello at St. Mary's Activity Center, Victoria Texas
Cost: Free Admission

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: The Music of Amy Beach and Louise  Farrenc at First United Methodist Church, Victoria Texas
Cost: General Admission- pay what you can at the door. Suggested admission: $10.

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Aeolus Quartet at Trinity Episcopal Church, Victoria Texas
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June 8, 2023

9:00 am: Bachfest Breakfast: Woodwinds and Piano at St. Mary's Activity Center, Victoria Texas
Cost: Free Admission

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Emerging Artists at First United Methodist Church, Victoria Texas
Cost: General Admission pay what you can at the door. Suggested admission: $10.

6:45 pm - 7:15 pm: Pre-Concert Talk With George Stauffer at First Presbyterian Church, Victoria Texas
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: VBF Baroque Ensemble Led By Stephen Redfield at First Presbyterian Church, Victoria Texas
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June 9, 2023

9:00am: Bachfestbreakfast - Percussion Ensemble At St Mary's Activity Center, Victoria Texas
Cost: Free Admission

11:15 am-11:45am: Pre-Concert Talk With George Stauffer At First United Methodist Church, Victoria Texas

12:00 pm -1:00: Renee Anne Louprette, Organ At First United Methodist Church, Victoria Texas
Cost: General Admission - Pay What You Can At The Door. Suggested Admission: $10.

7:30 pm - 9:00 Pm: Ruthie Foster At Special Events Area At Riverside Park, Victoria Texas
Cost: Free Admission

June 10, 2023

2:00 Pm - 3:00 Pm: Big Bang Rhythm Party At Victoria Public Library, Victoria Texas
Cost: Free Admission

7:30 Pm - 9:00 Pm: A Heroic Journey: Music By Mahler, Beethoven, Copland, Tower, And Williams At Victoria Fine Arts Center, Victoria Texas
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Date: June 3-10, 2023

Timing:

June 3, 2023 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
June 4, 2023 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
June 6, 2023 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
June 7, 2023 from 9:00am to 9:00pm
June 8, 2023 from 9:00am to 9:00pm
June 9, 2023 from 9:00am to 9:00pm
June 10, 2023 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: Various Towns in Victoria, TX 77903

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