Saturday, October 25, 2025
At the heart of Bach’s output is his mastery of counterpoint, and nowhere is this more profound than in The Art of Fugue. The Lydian Quartet (right) weaves together its intricate voices, demonstrating Bach’s ability to turn pure musical architecture into something deeply expressive. Interwoven with this monumental work are some of Bach’s most lyrical arias, sung by soprano Mary Bonhag (middle), including the beloved “Sheep May Safely Graze.” Organist Gregory Hayes (left) joins to highlight Bach’s canons and pastoral melodies. This soulful program reveals Bach’s music as rigorous, yet always full of humanity.
Program
Contrapunctus 1-2
Contrapunctus 3-4
Wie freudig ist mein Herz, BWV 199
Canon at the octave
Contrapunctus 6-7
Aria from Pastorale, BWV 590
Contrapunctus 9-10
Canon at the 12th
Contrapunctus 11
Schafe können sicher weiden, BWV 208
Contrapunctus 14
Featuring
Lydian Quartet: Julia Glenn, Clara Lyon, Mark Berger, Joshua Gordon
Mary Bonhag, soprano
Gregory Hayes, organ