A Variety of Bach Fest Performances are Still Ahead
by Loni Rahm
If you are a “glass half empty” kind of person, I’m sad to announce you’ve already missed over half of the Annual Lake Chelan Bach Fest. But if you are a “glass half full” kind of person – there’s plenty more to enjoy! And as luck would have it, your glass can get completely filled with an award-winning local wine during the Music on the Vine series of performances at Hard Row to Hoe (tonight) and Rio Vista at the River (tomorrow).
The 10-day Bach Fest winds up with a free concert on Saturday at the Pavilion at Riverwalk Park. The schedule of remaining events is listed below:
- WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 AT 7:30 PM
MUSIC ON THE VINE: HARD ROW TO HOE WINERY
Hard Row to Hoe invites you to experience the Bach Festival String Quartet for a night of classical music outside in a natural amphitheater. This is always a beautiful summer evening and there is something about listening to music outside that makes it especially beautiful. Don’t miss this wonderful event! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Picnicking welcome! Free, but donations to the Lake Chelan Bach Festival are encouraged.
- THURSDAY, JULY 12 AT 10:00 AM
CHILRDENS’ INTERACTIVE PROGRAM: CHELAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
MUSICA EXPLORERS!
Kids of all ages can explore the inner workings of symphonic music during this interactive program. The Festival String Quartet will demonstrate some of the orchestral works that will be performed on Saturday’s Pops in the Park concert. Discover the magic in music! Maia Zander (violinist) is your host. She is joined by violinist Steve Zander, Violist Michelle Rahn and cellist Roberta Bottelli. Free.
THURSDAY, JULY 12 AT NOON
NOON CONCERT SERIES: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN CHELAN
This all-Bach program opens with a Piano Concerto that features Dylan Marney, on the Steinway piano with the Festival Orchestra. The 2nd half of the program features Bach’s Cantata No. 42 with soprano Jamie-Rose Guarrine, alto Julie Cross, tenor Mel Foster, and baritone Charles Robert Stephens with the Festival Orchestra. The program is conducted by Daniel Baldwin, music and artistic director. Admission by donation.
- THURSDAY, JULY 12 AT 7:30 PM
MUSIC ON THE VINE: RIO VISTA AT THE RIVER
The Festival String Quartet will perform as part of the Winery Concert Series. The quartet includes Maia Zander and Steven Zander, violin; Michelle Rahn, viola; and Roberta Bottelli, cello. Admission by donation.
FRIDAY, JULY 13 AT 10:00 AM
COURTYARD CONCERT: ST. ANDREWS ESPISCOPAL CHURCH IN CHELAN
The final Courtyard Concert will showcase baroque sonatas viola and piano. Featuring Christopher Foerstel on viola and pianist Dylan Marney. Bring your favorite coffee or tea and enjoy a relaxing morning of music. Free.
- FRIDAY, JULY 13 AT NOON
NOON CONCERT SERIES: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN CHELAN
The noon offerings of chamber music comes to a conclusion with works by Bach, Quilter and Strauss. Listen to musicians from the Festival Orchestra and Festival Orchestra as they present some of their favorite chamber pieces. Admission by donation.
- FRIDAY, JULY 13 AT 6:30 AND 7:30 PM
CLASSICS CONCERT PREVIEW AND CONCERT: ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CHELAN
Conductor Daniel Baldwin along with flutist Mary Jensen and harpist Ellen Foster will present a preview at 6:30 PM. The 7:30 PM concert will be hosted by NPR’s Gillian Coldsnow. The concert will feature Mozart’s Flute and Harp Concerto with flutist Mary Jensen and harpist Ellen Foster and the Festival Orchestra. After intermission Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass will be performed by the Festival Chorus and Festival Orchestra under the baton of Daniel Baldwin. Soloists are soprano Jamie-Rose Guarrine, alto Julie Cross, tenor Mel Foster, and bass Charles Robert Stephens.
Tickets available at the door or at Chelan Chamber of Commerce.
SATURDAY, JULY 14 AT 7:30 PM
POPS IN THE PARK CONCERT: RIVERWALK PARK PAVILION IN CHELAN
The Lake Chelan Bach Fest’s finale is a free concert in Riverwalk Park given by the Festival Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Baldwin. Hear some of your favorite tunes including music from the Firebird Suite, West Side Story and South Pacific and ending with a rousing Sousa March Semper Fidelis. Bring your family, friends and picnic dinner…. Enjoy an evening of music under the stars.
Thanks to Bach Fest’s generous sponsors, this concert is FREE!
