31st Bach Festival

Three decades into its run, the Bach Festival continues to fill Georgetown's Grace Episcopal Church with music that traces the lasting reach of Johann Sebastian Bach. Each concert places his works alongside compositions by musicians he influenced, creating a program that highlights musical dialogue across generations rather than presenting Bach in isolation. The intimate church setting suits the festival's chamber scale, allowing intricate counterpoint and expressive detail to take center stage without unnecessary spectacle. Performers bring together familiar masterpieces and less frequently heard selections, giving longtime classical listeners and curious newcomers alike a chance to hear Bach's legacy from a broader perspective. The result is a thoughtful concert series that reflects both the precision of Baroque music and its enduring ability to inspire composers long after Bach's lifetime, making each performance feel connected to a much larger musical tradition.