Grace Notes

A Bach Family Affair: Organ Music by J. S. Bach and His Circley

JO SHUTE

James Welch will share a program of music by Bach and those who were important to him: a teacher, his children, his students, his followers, his publisher, and his wife.

These include Buxtehude, J. S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Johann Christian Bach, Johann Christian Kittel, Johann Christian Rinck, Johann Georg Schübler, and Anna Magdalena Bach.

It’s a fascinating way to look at music of that period. The program will include a variety of styles from pre-Bach, high baroque, and slightly into the classic period. The stories that accompany each of these composers make for an interesting look into the importance of Bach’s music and those around him. This program promises to be both delightful and educational.

Sat, May 17 at 7:00pm, Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, 40 College Street, Hanover

In collaboration with Henry Danaher, Director of Music, CCDC and Dartmouth College Organist

James Welch, organist, has released numerous CDs, recorded on a variety of organs in the United States and Europe.  Many of his recorded performances have been aired on American Public Media’s “Pipedreams” program.  His travels, studies, and performances on historical and modern instruments throughout the world have given him a sure command of many styles of music.  Critics in this country and abroad have praised him for his technical facility, solid musicianship, and creative programming.  He taught on the music faculties of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Santa Clara University. He currently lives in Provo, Utah, where he continues his teaching and performing.