Arizona Philharmonic is pleased to present a new interactive “lecture” series during each concert cycle for the 2024 – 2025 season. 

Prior to each Sunday performance, on Saturdays at 11am at the Ruth Street Theater, Arizona Philharmonic guest artists will engage lecture participants in lively coachings, discussions, and workshops based on various musical and artistic aspects of the upcoming concert. Enjoy creating personal connections with high-caliber musicians and artists in this unique lecture series.

From Congregation to Chorus: The Chorales of J.S. Bach

Join Dr. Joshua Harper for an engaging community lecture that you won’t want to miss!

Did you know Bach sometimes intended the chorale portions of many of works to be sung by the entire congregation? Did you know that Bach typically did not write the melody of most of his chorales, but instead composed the harmonizations, and reharmonizations, as they appear in many of his famous masterworks?

Take a deep dive into music and church history as we study some of the most famous pieces of music, some that are still found in hymnals today.

Ever wonder what the big deal about Bach is? Now’s your chance for an easy “beginners” guide to the music of the master!

Please note this event requires a ticket, and is separate from the pre-concert talk at 2pm on Sunday, January 11th.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children for general admission.

Location is Ruth Street Theater at 11:00 am on March 15th.
If you are an OLLI member, visit YC.EDU here to see what discounts are offered on this series.