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Historical March 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Johann Sebastian Bach will be 300 years old on March 21, 1985.
During the past 300 years, Bach has been at different times praised, almost forgotten and unknown, closely studied, called “the old wigged one,” and even considered second rate by some of his contemporaries.
In recent years his music has been of major importance to everyone in any way connected with or interested in serious music.
His work has been widely performed, immitated, arranged, transcribed, recorded, discussed, and, in one instance, been the source of inspiration for the creation of P.D.Q. Bach who is supposed to be Bach’s last son and whose recently discovered “masterpieces” would cause laughter any time. Who was this complex personality anyway?
During the week of March 17-24, the Bach Society of Saint Louis will offer the St. Louis community many opportunities to learn more about this man and his music.
On Sunday, March 17 the “St. Matthew Passion” will be presented by the Bach Society Chorus, orchestra and distinguished soloists directed by William Partridge.
The concert will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kirkwood, concert. time is 7:00 p.m. and admission is free.
The “St. Matthew Passion” is the great work that Mendelssohn rediscovered in the early 19th century, and his production of the work started the renewed interest and growing appreciation of Bach’s works which has continued to the present. Special guest lecturer Paul Hume, organist, former music critic for the Washington Post and music historian, will speak about Bach’s theology, life style, and ideas on education. Bach was definitely a Lutherian, but he wrote one of the greatest settings of the Latin Mass.
He did have twenty children (nine outlived him), and he was a teacher of Latin, theology, and music as well as a composer, performer, and director. Mr. Hume’s lectures will be on Monday, March 18 at Webster University, at Parkway West High School on Tuesday, both at 8 p.m. and free.
The final talk will be at Concordia Seminary at noon on Friday, March 22. Plans are still tentative about a presentation in the city schools.
Another outstanding guest speaker will be Paul Callaway, organist and Choirmaster Emeritus of the Washington Cathedral.
He will lead a lecture/concert on the Great 18 Chorale Preludes by Bach. Outstanding organists from the area will play the pieces.
This program will be at Christ Church Cathedral. Also at the Cathedral will be a concert of music by Handel, who is also 300 this year, on Wednesday, March 20 at 8 p.m. Dr. Callaway will conduct the program and William Partridge will be the organist for an organ concerto.
The Cathedral Choir will perform Handel’s seldom heard “Dixit Doninus,” a work written during his tour in Italy. Concerts are free.
There are many events planned as “presents” to Bach and Handel this season.
The Bach Society has published a calendar of all Bach/Handel related events about which information was received through May of ’85.
For a free copy of the calendar, write the Bach Society, 6800 Wydown, St. Louis 63105.
Many organizations and individuals are offering interesting programs about these two great and interesting composers.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March 1985.
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Original source: SD_Times1985_03.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
