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SUMMARY:Cantatathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:In Music Worcester’s second annual Cantatathon\, Worcester Bach Collective ensembles and other regional partners perform a selection of cantatas at Mechanics Hall. This year’s event features the First Baptist Church Choir\, Salisbury Singers\, the Worcester Children’s Choir\, and Voices of Concinnity with Consonare Choral Community. \nA cantata is a vocal work for solo/chorus and orchestra\, either celebrating sacred or secular traditions. These works are conversations between voice and instrument and are meant to spotlight the technicality of the performer. Over the course of THE COMPLETE BACH’s eleven years\, ensembles will present all of Bach’s cantatas. At intermission\, join us for cake and champagne in honor of the 341st anniversary of J.S. Bach’s birth. \nBuy Tickets \nGeneral Admission\nAdult: $35\nStudent: $20\nYouth (18 & under): $10
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-cantatathon-2026/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complete Bach
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SUMMARY:The Musical Offering: Worcester Chamber Music Society
DESCRIPTION:Part of Bach’s Birthday Bash Weekend\nWorcester Chamber Music Society\, featuring their pianist Randall Hodgkinson\, delivers an exquisite rendition of J.S. Bach’s Musical Offering\, alongside two other works written for the configuration. The chamber ensemble takes the stage for this beautiful\, intimate performance\, bringing their tight-knit artistry to this music written for celebration.  \nProgram starts at 8:00 pm \nBuy Tickets \nGGeneral Admission\nAdults: $40\nStudents: $20\nYouth (18 & under): $10
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-the-musical-offering-worcester-chamber-music-society/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complete Bach
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SUMMARY:Keyboads Up Close
DESCRIPTION:Part of Bach’s Birthday Bash Weekend\nWith a selection of Bach’s keyboard repertoire for harpsichord and piano\, attendees are invited to sit on stage alongside pianist Kristjon Imperio and harpsichordist Frederick Jodry to get close up to the performance action. Take a peek at the hand and footwork involved in performing on keyboard instruments\, and enjoy the delicate sound of the harpsichord from feet away. \nProgram starts at 4:00pm \nPay What You Wish \n 
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-keyboads-up-close/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complete Bach
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SUMMARY:The Sebastians: Brandenburg Concertos
DESCRIPTION:Part of Bach’s Birthday Bash Weekend\, The Sebastians bring razor-sharp precision and expressive depth to music of the Baroque and Classical eras. Acclaimed for their beautifully nuanced playing and engaging\, self-directed performances\, this period instrument ensemble delivers historically informed interpretations that feel vibrant\, immediate\, and alive. \nThese six concertos are among the most well known concertos that survive from the Baroque Era. Headlining Bach’s Birthday Bash\, the orchestra performs the six Brandenburg Concertos (or as they were originally named\, Concerts avec plusieurs Instruments) with its four core members as soloists. \nProgram starts at 8pm. \nBuy Tickets \nReserved Seating\nAdult: $100-$60\nStudent: $25\nYouth (18 & under): $15
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-the-sebastians-brandenburg-concertos/
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