The 16th annual FREE festival of the music of J.S. Bach, BACHanalia, returns to Christ Church Cathedral on Friday, April 19, 2024. Running without breaks from 4-10pm, many local musicians will share their talent and love of Bach with a varied line-up on both expected and unexpected instruments.
”Bach” again this year are ensembles, such as the Sam Levine Jazz Quartet, the Blair String Quartet, Fugueatives, Music City Baroque, Harpistry, the Nashville Saxophone Quartet, Vanderbilt Youth Choirs, and the Middle TN Suzuki Association. Newcomers will include the Vanderbilt University Bassoon Ensemble and the Nashville Symphony Chorus. A few of the soloists are Nathan Cheung, Robert Marler, Matthew Phelps, Daniel Reinker, Dale Nickell, Dawn Seidenschwarz, and Marlayna Maynard. Our canteen will have homemade soups, breads, and desserts for purchase. Festival tee shirts and mugs are also available for sale. Ample free parking provided in 2 nearby garages!