Bach in Baltimore: Bach for Trumpet & Organ
$33 in advance, $37 at the door ($10 students age 13 & over w/valid ID; ages 12 & under free)
- Andrew Balio, trumpet
- Lynn Trap, organ
Johann Sebastian Bach — Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (chorale prelude for organ), BWV 720
Johann Sebastian Bach — Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
Johann Sebastian Bach — "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" ("O sacred head now wounded") from St. Matthew Passion BWV 244
Bach's works arranged for trumpet and organ highlight the brilliance of his compositions through a unique instrumental pairing. These include the Sonatas in E major and A major, showcasing intricate melodies and harmonies. Chorales such as Jesu meine Freude and O Haupt voll Blut (The Passion Chorale) offer profound spiritual depth. The Prelude on Ein Feste Burg and other chorales for trumpet and organ add grandeur and reverence, making these arrangements both majestic and deeply moving.
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 Andrew Balio, trumpet
https://music.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/balio-andrew/index.html