Bach in Baltimore: Bach & Mozart
$33 in advance, $37 at the door ($10 students age 13 & over w/valid ID; ages 12 & under free)
- Kristen Dubenion-Smith, mezzo-soprano
- Ben Hawker, tenor
- Edmund Milly, bass
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K. 183
Our first Sunday concert of 2025 features two giants of Baroque and Classical eras.
J.S. Bach – Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bunde, BWV 83
Bach's Cantata 83 celebrates the Feast of the Purification of Mary with joyous melodies and intricate harmonies, reflecting both spiritual significance and Bach’s mastery of Baroque composition.
W.A. Mozart – Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K. 183
Mozart's Symphony No. 25 in G minor is marked by its dramatic intensity and emotional depth, featuring powerful orchestration and dynamic contrasts that exemplify the Sturm und Drang style.
About Bach in Baltimore
Bach in Baltimore's mission is to perform the choral and instrumental works of Johann Sebastian Bach (and his contemporaries) and to educate the concert-going public about the musical language of Bach and the texts he chose to set to music.
We strive each month to present these works in a historically informed way that will enrich the lives of our audience members and inspire creativity. We wish to foster an appreciation for the arts, particularly for Baroque music, within the entire community. We are committed to providing educational experiences for people of all ages in order to instill a lifelong connection Bach's music.
https://bachinbaltimore.org/About Kristen Dubenion-Smith, mezzo-soprano
About Ben Hawker, tenor
The American tenor, Ben Hawker, obtained his Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Towson University (2009-2016).
Ben Hawker has worked as Conducting Intern with Maryland State Boychoir (August 2010-August 2013; in the office as the primary camp planner; also sang with the organization, as well as a conductor for leading sectionals, rehearsals, and some concerts); Baritone in the jazz/ barbershop Sfourzando Vocal Quartet from Baltimore, Maryland (since December 2011); Tenor Section Leader at Cathedral of Mary our Queen in Baltimore, Maryland (September 2013-January 2015); Tenor in Baltimore Choral Arts Society (September 2014-June 2015); Tenor at St. David's Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Maryland (since February 2015). He currently lives in Cockeysville, Maryland.
https://bachinbaltimore.org/ben-hawker-tenor/