As we celebrate the 275th anniversary of possibly the greatest composer of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach, Huw Williams plays the complete works of Bach on the magnificent Klais organ.
This will be a relatively unique opportunity to hear these famous works presented by one player in one city. This inspiring and wonderful music, in a wide variety of styles from the sunny optimism of the Italian influenced Trio Sonatas and concerti, to the more majestic mature preludes and fugues, will be presented across 16 concerts between November 2024 and September 2025.
As a church musician throughout his career, Bach’s works were based around the liturgy and this series will mostly, where possible, present the music at the most appropriate liturgical season across the year.
Free admission — collection or donation to Music 175 fund
Recitals will be in Bath Abbey on:
2024
# 1 Tuesday 19th November 7.00-8.15pm (with drinks from 6.30pm) Advent music
# 2 Saturday 28 th December 5.00- 6.15pm Christmas music
2025
# 3 Saturday 18 th January 6.30-7.45 Featuring Epiphany and New Year music
# 4 Friday 7th February 6.30-7.45 including music for Candlemas
Lenten Series — The Way of the Cross
# 5 Tuesday 4th March 1.00-1.45
# 6 Tuesday 11th March 1.00-1.45
7 Tuesday 18 th March 1.00-1.45
# 8 Tuesday 25 th March 1.00-1.45
#9 Tuesday 1 5t April 1.00-1.45
# 10 Tuesday 20th May 1.00-1.45 with music for Eastertide and Ascension
# 11 Tuesday 10th June 1.00-1.45 with music for Pentecost
# 12 Tuesday 24th June 1.00-1.45
# 13 Saturday 28th June 6.30-7.45
# 14 Tuesday 8th July 1.00-1.45
# 15 Saturday 30 th August 7.00-8.15
# 16 Friday 19 th September 7.00-8.15
To celebrate the final concert in this series join us for drinks 6.30pm
Programme details will be available on the Abbey’s website