Brandenburg Concerto V & More Bach Society of Minnesota orchestra & soloists present a program exploring the life of the itinerant musician from Bach’s days: Cantatas 51 & 82a, Brandenburg Concerto #5, &

Orchestral Suite #2.

Goldberg VariationsWinona State University pianist Dr. Deanne Moore presents this “Theme with 30 Variations”,

considered one of western music’s most impressive and important variation sets.

Dinner & Forum: “Bach as Preacher” Bach’s sacred music is not only beautiful, it also “preaches“ in the best sense of that word.

Enjoy dinner & conversation with Dr. Paul Westermeyer, prolific Bach lecturer and former

Luther Seminary (St. Paul) faculty member. Reservations Required!

The St. John PassionBach Society of Minnesota presents Bach’s dramatic masterwork at Central Lutheran featuring the BSM Chorus & Orchestra; William Hite, Evangelist; Aaron Larson, Jesus; Carrie

Henneman Shaw, soprano; Nicole Warner, alto; Roy Heilman, tenor; Jon Ten Brink, bass; Paul

Boehnke, director.

St. Mary’s University Chamber SingersReturning for a third year, the select Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Patrick

O'Shea, focus on challenging repertoire from the Renaissance to the present, especially a

cappella works.

All-Bach Organ ConcertEnjoy an All-Bach concert on the King of Instruments. Performers include Central’s own Erik

Floan as well as community members & guests.

2015 Central

CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH’S 2014-2015

MUSIC & ARTS SEASON includes a focus on

Johann Sebastian Bach and a new partnership

with the Bach Society of Minnesota. Our vision is

to establish an annual WINONA BACH

FESTIVAL hosted at Central Lutheran Church.

Planned events include an All-Bach organ recital

featuring area organists (May), a “Bach & Jazz”

evening with three regional Jazz ensembles

(October), a presentation of several Bach Cantatas

(January), culminating with a Bach Society of

Minnesota performance of the St. John Passion

with choir, soloists, and orchestra (March).