SAXON SERIES
Complete Bach Brandenburg Concerti

SEPTEMBER 20 CHICAGO 7:30pm
St. James Cathedral

SEPTEMBER 21 WHEATON 3pm
College Church

Sponsored by Joyce Saxon

Camerata Chicago is thrilled to announce our new concert series inspired by the generosity of Joyce Saxon who has graciously underwritten this project.

Our first offering in the new annual Saxon Series is the monumental complete Brandenburg Concerti by Johann Sebastian Bach – six of the most famous concertos ever written. This series is in honor of Joyce Saxon.

A direct descendant of the Margrave of Brandenburg for whom Bach wrote this famous set of concerti will be present at the concert.

Performing soloists include renowned harpsichordist Jory Vinikour, violinist Mathias Tacke formerly of the Vermeer String Quartet and trumpeter Travis Heath, conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall. Enjoy the outstanding musical artistry of Camerata Chicago with this fabulous baroque program.

Preconcert Talk: Renowned musicologist Professor Jonathan Saylor will give a fascinating talk about Bach and the Brandenburgs before each concert. Entry is free for all wishing to attend his 30 minute talk.

September 20 Preconcert Talk: 6:45 pm Chicago
September 21 Preconcert Talk: 2:15 pm Wheaton

From left to right: Mathias Tacke, concert master; Jory Vinikour, harpsichord; Travis Heath, trumpet

Soloists

We have eleven marvellous soloists performing across the six Brandenburg Concerti: (see bios below)