Berkshire Bach Concert Schedules 1996 - 2009
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| 2005-2006 | 1999-2000 |
| 2004-2005 | 1998-1999 |
| 2003-2004 | 1997-1998 |
| 2002-2003 | 1996-1997 |
* Some past program info may be not available at this time.
| 2008/2009 Season Concert ScheduleX | |||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Location |
| Saturday September 20, 2008 5 pm |
Bach at Sunset program |
BBS Ensemble Eugene Drucker, violin Kenneth Cooper, conductor |
PS 21 Chatham, NY (Directions) |
| Saturday October 11, 2008 8 pm |
Bach's Great Trios program |
BBS Ensemble Kenneth Cooper, conductor |
First Congregational Church Great Barrington, MA |
| Saturday November 29, 2008 4 pm |
Messiah Sing-In program In memory of Mildred "Jill" Weaver |
Open to all; BBS Instrumental Players Penna Rose, conductor |
First Congregational Church Great Barrington, MA FREE |
| Saturday December 13, 2008 8 pm |
Bach Christmas Oratorio Parts 1, 2 and 3 musical notes program notes press release |
Berkshire Bach Singers & Players James Bagwell, conductor |
First Congregational Church Great Barrington, MA |
| Wednesday December 31, 2008 6 pm |
BACH at New Year's program press release |
BBS Ensemble Eugene Drucker, violin Joseph Silverstein, violin Kenneth Cooper, conductor |
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA |
| Thursday January 1, 2009 3 pm |
BACH at New Year's program press release |
BBS Ensemble Eugene Drucker, violin Joseph Silverstein, violin Kenneth Cooper, conductor |
Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, MA |
| Feb 15, 2009 4 pm |
BACH: Brass & Organ: A Splendid Union program press release | Peter Sykes, organ Allan Dean, trumpet Neil Meuller, trumpet Laura Klock, french horn Ben Herrington, trombone |
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 67 East St Pittsfield, MA |
| Saturday June 6, 2009 8 pm |
Spring Choral Concert: From England to Germany and Back Again program |
Berkshire Bach Singers & Players James Bagwell, conductor |
First Congregational Church Great Barrington, MA |
| Saturday June 27, 2009 8 pm |
Benefit Concert: Three Violins & Three Bows details |
Joseph Silverstein, violin | Private Home Concert Ashley Falls, MA |
2008/2009 Season Concert Schedule |
| 2007/2008 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Friday October 5, 2007 8 pm |
Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Mozart GGreat DDouble CConcerti |
Ani Kavafian Ida Kavafian More soloists with BBS Instrumental Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA Tickets thru Mahaiwe only: 413-528-0100 on sale now |
| Saturday October 6, 2007 8 pm |
Bach, Vivaldi Concerti incl "The Seasons" |
Ani Kavafian More soloists with BBS Instrumental Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, MA Tickets thru Colonial only: 413-997-4444 on sale now |
| Sunday November 4, 2007 2 pm |
Bach & Handel: Cantatas |
Berkshire Bach Singers & Ensemble | James Bagwell | First Congregational Church Great Barrington, MA Tickets $25 (BBS members $20) at the door only STUDENTS ALWAYS FREE |
| Saturday November 24, 2007 7:30 pm |
Messiah Sing-In | Open to all; BBS Instrumental Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | St. James Church Great Barrington, MA FREE |
| Monday December 31, 2007 6 pm |
BACH at New Year's Brandenburg Concerti 1-3 Orch.Suites 2 & 3 |
Berkshire Bach Ensemble w/ Eugene Drucker, violin |
Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA Tickets thru Mahaiwe only: 413-528-0100 on sale now STUDENTS ALWAYS FREE |
| Tuesday January 1, 2008 3 pm |
BACH at New Year's Brandenburg Concerti 1-3 Orch.Suites 2 & 3 |
Berkshire Bach Ensemble w/ Eugene Drucker, violin |
Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, MA Tickets thru Colonial only: 413-997-4444 on sale now STUDENTS ALWAYS FREE |
| Friday May 9, 2008 8 pm |
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice |
Berkshire Bach Singers and Orchestra |
James Bagwell | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA Tickets thru Mahaiwe only: 413-528-0100 STUDENTS ALWAYS FREE |
2007/2008 Season Concert Schedule |
| 2006/2007 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Sunday October 8, 2006 6 pm |
G. F. Handel: Water Musick Compleat |
BBS Instrumental Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA |
| Saturday November 18, 2006 8 pm |
The Roots of Bach and Beyond: Choral Music of the German Renaissance & Baroque |
Berkshire Bach Soloists | James Bagwell | St. James Church Great Barrington, MA Tickets are available at the door; tickets go on sale at 7 pm |
| Saturday November 25, 2006 7:30 pm |
Messiah Sing-In | Open to all; BBS Instrumental Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | St. James Church Great Barrington, MA FREE |
| Sunday December 31, 2006 6 pm |
BACH at New Year's Six Brandenburg Concerti |
Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA |
| Monday January 1, 2007 3 pm |
BACH at New Year's Six Brandenburg Concerti |
Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, MA |
| Saturday May 12, 2007 8 pm |
G. F. Handel: Israel in Egypt read the Press Release |
Berkshire Bach Singers and Orchestra |
James Bagwell | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA |
2006/2007 Season Concert Schedule |
| 2005/2006 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Sunday October 9, 2005 6 pm |
VIVALDI Concertifest II: The Four Seasons + more concerti |
BBS Instrumental Ensemble w/Ani Kavafian, violin |
Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA Tickets on sale 10 to 6 |
| Saturday November 19, 2005 8 pm |
HANDEL: Coronation Anthems BACH: Concerto for Oboe & Violin Press Release |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Alexandra Knoll (oboe) Nina Crothers (violin) Instrumental Ensemble |
James Bagwell | St. Peter's Church Great Barrington, MA |
| Friday November 25, 2005 7:30 pm |
Open Messiah Sing | Open to all; BBS Instrumental Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | St. James Church Great Barrington, MA |
| Saturday December 31, 2005 6 pm NB: NO CONCERT ON Jan 1 THIS YEAR!! |
BACH ConcertoFest: Violin Concerto in E Harpsichord Concerto in F minor Brandenburg Concerto #2 Three Sinfonias for Winds Double Concerto in D minor Brandenburg Cto #3 Press Release |
Berkshire Bach Ensemble with Eugene Drucker, Grigory Kalinovsky (violins) Kenneth Cooper (harpsichord) |
Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Sunday February 19, 2006 3 pm |
BACH: Works for Organ & Trumpet(Press Release) | Allan Dean trumpet Walter Hilse organ |
First Congregational Church Great Barrington, MA |
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| Friday March 24, 2006 |
BBS Annual Bach's Birthday Bash | TBA | TBA; members & guests only | |
| Saturday May 13, 2006 8 pm |
Spring Choral Concert Bach, Pergolesi (Press Release) |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble, Soloists |
James Bagwell | Stockbridge Congregational Church Stockbridge, MA |
2005/2006 Season Concert Schedule |
| 2004/2005 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Saturday October 10, 2004 6 pm |
VIVALDI Concertifest: 7 Concerti w/Virtuoso soloists |
BBS Instrumental Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA |
| Saturday November 20, 2004 8 pm |
Choral Concert Tribute to Simon Wainrib Handel, Carissimi |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble, Soloists (& program) |
James Bagwell | St. James Church Great Barrington, MA |
| Friday December 31, 2004 6 pm |
BACH: 4 Orchestral Suites Program |
Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Saturday January 1, 2005 3 pm |
BACH: 4 Orchestral Suites |
Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Friday March 25, 2005 6 pm |
BBS Annual Bach's Birthday Bash: Bach Partitas |
Richard Stone lute |
TBA; members & guests only | |
| Sunday May 8, 2005 3:30 pm |
BBS Fundraiser Special Afternoon: Bach, Mozart, Schubert |
Ani Kavafian violin Kenneth Cooper harpsichord |
TBA | |
| Saturday May 14, 2005 8 pm |
BACH +: Choral Concert Magnificat Cantata #82 Buxtehude "Der Herr ist mit mir" Press Release |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble, Soloists |
James Bagwell | 1st Congregational Church Great Barrington, MA |
| Wednesday June 1, 2005 7 pm |
BBS Outreach Concert | Taconic & Pittsfield High Schools | First Methodist Church Pittsfield, MA |
2004/2005 Season Concert Schedule |
| 2003/2004 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Saturday October 11, 2003 8 pm |
INDOOR & OUTDOOR: Harpsichord Recital | Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Congregational Church Stockbridge, MA |
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| Saturday November 22, 2003 8 pm |
BACH: Cantata # HANDEL: Chandos Anthems |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
James Bagwell | St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
| Wednesday December 31, 2003 6 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Thursday January 1, 2004 3 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Sunday February 15, 2003 3 pm |
Organ Concert Program |
Peter Sykes , organ | St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
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| Friday March 19, 2004 8 pm |
BACH: Birthday Bash Members Only |
TBA | TBA | |
| Saturday June 12, 2004 8 pm |
BACH: Choral Concert Program |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
Bradley Wells | St. James Church Great Barrington, MA |
| Sunday June 13, 2004 3 pm |
BACH: Choral Concert Program |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
Bradley Wells | First Congregational Church Williamstown, MA |
2003/2004 Season Concert Schedule |
| 2002/2003 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Saturday October 12, 2002 8 pm |
BACH: Violin & Keyboard Sonatas | Ani Kavafian, violin Kenneth Cooper, fortepiano |
Congregational Church Stockbridge, MA |
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| Saturday November 16, 2002 8 pm |
BACH: Cantata #150 HANDEL: Chandos Anthems pn |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
James Bagwell | St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
| Tuesday December 31, 2002 6 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Wednesday January 1, 2003 3 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Sunday February 16, 2003 3 pm |
Organ Concert: BUXTEHUDE, BACH, HILSE |
Walter Hilse, organ | St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
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| Friday March 21, 2003 8 pm |
BACH: Birthday Bash Members Only |
TBA | TBA | |
| Wednesday June 4, 2003 7 pm |
BBS Outreach Program Concert: FREE | Pittsfield and Taconic High Schools orchestra and chorus | Paula Nuss & Alla Zernitskaya |
Seiji Ozawa Hall Tanglewood Lenox, MA |
| Saturday June 7, 2003 8 pm |
BACH: B Minor Mass | Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
Penna Rose | Seiji Ozawa Hall Tanglewood Lenox, MA |
2002/2003 Season Concert Schedule |
| 2001-2002 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Saturday October 6, 2001 8 pm |
BACH'S Excellent Mediterranean Adventure Baroque Music & Dance |
Thomas Baird & Paige Whitley-Baugess BBS Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Saturday November 17, 2001 8 pm |
BACH: Cantatas of Solace & Consolation | Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble |
Scott Metcalfe | St. James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
| Monday December 31, 2001 6 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Tuesday January 1, 2002 3 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Sunday February 17, 2002 3 pm |
Organ Concert: BUXTEHUDE and BACH |
Walter Hilse, Organ | St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
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| Saturday March 23, 2002 8 pm |
BACH: Birthday Bash Members Only |
TBA | TBA | |
| Saturday June 8, 2002 8 pm |
BACH: Cantatas | Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble |
Bradley Wells | Seiji Ozawa Hall Tanglewood Lenox, MA |
2001-2002 Season Concert Schedule |
| 2000-2001 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Friday October 6, 2000 8 pm |
BACH at Zimmerman Baroque Music & Dance |
BBS Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | DeSisto School Stockbridge, MA |
| Saturday October 7, 2000 8 pm |
BACH at Zimmerman Baroque Music & Dance |
BBS Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Congregational Church Stockbridge, MA |
| Saturday November 11, 2000 8 pm |
BACH: PASTORAL BACH Cantatas | Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper Andrea Goodman, Choral Director |
Congregational Church Salisbury, CT |
| Sunday November 12, 2000 3 pm |
BACH: PASTORAL BACH Cantatas | Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper Andrea Goodman, Choral Director |
St. James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
| Sunday December 31, 2000 6 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Congregational Church Salisbury, CT |
| Monday January 1, 2001 3 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Sunday February 18, 2001 3 pm |
Organ Concert: Bach Organ Mass |
Peter Sykes, Organ BBS Singers |
St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
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| Saturday March 24, 2001 7 pm |
BACH: Birthday Bash Members Only |
TBA | De Sisto School Stockbridge, MA |
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| Saturday June 9, 2001 8 pm |
BACH: ASCENSION ORATORIO | Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble |
Penna Rose | Seiji Ozawa Hall Tanglewood Lenox, MA |
2000-2001 Season Concert Schedule |
| 1999-2000 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Saturday October 9, 1999 7:30 pm |
BACH: Well-tempered Clavier (Bk 1) | Kenneth Cooper, Larry Wallach, & Friends | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
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| Saturday November 27, 1999 8 pm |
The Sun-King Dances | Baroque Dancers | Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Friday December 31, 1999 6 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Saturday January 1, 2000 3 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Sunday February 20, 2000 3 pm |
Organ Concert: In Peace and Joy |
Cambridge Bach Ensemble Peter Sykes, organ |
Scott Metcalfe | St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
| Saturday March 25, 2000 7 pm |
BACH: Birthday Bash Members Only |
TBA | TBA | |
| Saturday June 11, 2000 8 pm |
BACH: Easter Oratorio BWV 249 |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
Penna Rose | Seiji Ozawa Hall Tanglewood Lenox, MA |
1999-2000 Season Concert Schedule |
| 1998-1999 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Saturday October 9, 1998 7 pm |
Bach at Zimmermann | Berkshire bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | DeSisto School Stockbridge, MA |
| Saturday October 10, 1998 8 pm |
Bach at Zimmermann | Berkshire bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | 1st Congregational Church Stockbridge, MA |
| Saturday November 28, 1998 8 pm |
BACH: | Cambridge Bach Ensemble | Scott Metcalfe | St. James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
| Thursday December 31, 1998 6 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Friday January 1, 1999 3 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Sunday February 14, 1999 3 pm |
Organ Concert: All BACH |
Peter Sykes, Organ | St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
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| Saturday March 20, 1999 7 pm |
BACH: Birthday Bash Members Only |
TBA | ||
| Saturday June 12, 1999 8 pm |
BACH: 3 Cantatas BWV #8, 49, 111 |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
Penna Rose | Seiji Ozawa Hall Tanglewood Lenox, MA |
1998-1999 Season Concert Schedule |
| 1997-1998 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Saturday October 12, 1997 8 pm |
Goldberg Variations | Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord | Congregational Church Stockbridge, MA |
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| Saturday November 29, 1997 8 pm |
BACH:Christmas Oratorio parts 4, 5, 6 |
Berkshire Bach Singers Berkshire Bach Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | Congregational Church Salisbury, CT |
| Sunday November 30, 1997 8 pm |
BACH:Christmas Oratorio parts 4, 5, 6 |
Berkshire Bach Singers Berkshire Bach Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | St. James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
| Thursday December 31, 1997 6 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Friday January 1, 1998 3 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Sunday February 14, 1998 3 pm |
Organ Concert: BUXTEHUDE and BACH |
Walter Hilse, Organ | St James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
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| Saturday March 20, 1998 7 pm |
BACH: Birthday Bash Members Only |
TBA | ||
| Saturday June 13, 1998 8 pm |
Mozart: Grand Mass in C minor | Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
Penna Rose | Seiji Ozawa Hall Tanglewood Lenox, MA |
1997-1998 Season Concert Schedule |
| 1996-1997 Season Concert ScheduleX | ||||
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| Date | Program | Artists | Conductor | Location |
| Saturday October 18, 1996 7 pm |
Bach at Zimmermann The Musical Offering |
Berkshire bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | DeSisto School Stockbridge, MA |
| Saturday October 19, 1996 8 pm |
Bach at Zimmermann The Musical Offering |
Berkshire bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | 1st Congregational Church Stockbridge, MA |
| Saturday November 30, 1996 8 pm |
BACH:Christmas Oratorio, Parts 1, 2, 3 |
Berkshire Bach Singers Berkshire Children's Chorus Berkshire Bach Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | Congregational Church Salisbury, CT |
| Sunday December 1, 1996 8 pm |
BACH:Christmas Oratorio, Parts 1, 2, 3 |
Berkshire Bach Singers Berkshire Children's Chorus Berkshire Bach Ensemble |
Kenneth Cooper | St. James Church Gt. Barrington, MA |
| Thursday December 31, 1996 6 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Consolati Arts Center Sheffield, MA |
| Friday January 1, 1997 3 pm |
BACH: Brandenburg Concerti | Berkshire Bach Ensemble | Kenneth Cooper | Savings Bank Music Hall Troy, NY |
| Sunday February 14, 1997 3 pm |
Early Music | Eve Legene, recorder Wieland Kuijken, viola da gamba John Gibbons, harpsichord |
Congregational Church Stockbridge, MA |
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| Saturday March 22, 1997 7 pm |
BACH: Birthday Bash Members Only |
TBA | ||
| Saturday June 24, 1997 8 pm |
BACH: Cantatas #21, 35 Magnificat BWV #243 |
Berkshire Bach Singers, Instrumental Ensemble Soloists |
Penna Rose | Seiji Ozawa Hall Tanglewood Lenox, MA |
1996-1997 Season Concert Schedule |