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Bach in the Subways (and grocery stores. and cafes. and...)

Every year around the world, musicians gather and celebrate the music of Johann Sebastian Bach with performances, focusing on bringing his music to places that it is not normally heard. The project is called “Bach in the Subways."  This year, for Bach’s 332nd birthday, there are several performances in Rochester.

Eastman School of Music students will play music by Bach at Hart’s Local Grocers at 11am on Sunday.

Then on  Sunday evening, 7pm at the LittleTheatreCafé, musicians from throughout the community, from elementary school students to students from local colleges (Eastman School of Music and Roberts Wesleyan College), as well as teachers and students at Hochstein, amateur musicians, and professionals are all coming together to play a variety of music by Bach.

You can celebrate Bach some more on Thursday at 7pm. HochsteinSchool of Music and Dance students and faculty celebrate Bach's Birthday (as they have since 2001) with a recital at Hochstein followed by a big birthday cake.  The public is invited to attend.  Bach will be the emcee! 

Mona Seghatoleslami is the Music Director, host and producer on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. She also hosts the lunchtime concert series Live From Hochstein Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m., interviews musicians, produces special programs, and works on any project she can find that helps connect people and music in our community through WXXI.