November 8-10, 2024
7pm on Nov-8 | Venue to be announced
7pm on Nov-9 | Venue to be announced
3pm on Nov-10 | PS21 | 2980 State Route 66, Chatham, NY

FILM: CHACONNE (1985)

Choreographer and filmmaker Peter Sparling uses Bach’s iconic Chaconne from the Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004, as inspiration for dance sequences that explore the depths of artistic expression. The musical performance in the film is by BBS Artistic Director Eugene Drucker, who introduces the event with a live performance of the first four movements of BWV 1004. Eugene Drucker hosts a discussion with the filmmaker following the screening.

Individual Event tickets:
$45 Nonmembers | $40 BBS Members | $10 Card to Culture | Children & Students with ID FREE

January 24-26, 2025
7pm on Jan-24 | Venue to be announced
7pm on Jan-25 | Venue to be announced
3pm on Jan-26 | WMHT Educational Telecommunications | 4 Global View, Troy, NY

BOOK READING: BACH & GOD (2016)

Musicologist Michael Marissen provocatively explores the foundation of Bach’s religious beliefs and the social norms of Lutheran Germany. Eugene Drucker hosts a discussion with the author following the book reading.

Individual Event tickets:
$35 Nonmembers | $30 BBS Members | $10 Card to Culture | Children & Students with ID FREE

March 7-9, 2025
7pm on Mar-7 | Venue to be announced
7pm on Mar-8 | Venue to be announced
3pm on Mar-9 | PS21 | 2980 State Route 66, Chatham, NY

BOOK READING: AN EVENING IN THE PALACE OF REASON (2005)

Journalist and author James R. Gaines provides a fictionalized account of the true-life event in 1747 that produced Bach’s Das Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079. The evening opens with a live performance of the trio sonata from the work, followed by a book reading and discussion, hosted by Artistic Director Eugene Drucker.

Performers: Eugene Drucker, Violin | Roberta Cooper, Cello | Judith Mendenhall, Flute | Kenneth Weiss, Harpsichord

Individual Event tickets:
$45 Nonmembers | $40 BBS Members | $10 Card to Culture | Children & Students with ID FREE