The 2027 Bach Institute Emerging Artist Intensive explores how Bach illuminates the human condition - revealing us in all our complexity, beauty, and struggle. The repertoire of the Bach cantatas speaks eloquently about the aspirations of humans to move closer to a moral and spiritual ideal of charity, empathy, and integrity; the joy, desire, and aspiration to find and be in union with the divine is a powerful thread that weaves throughout the literature. 

During the BI Emerging Artist Intensive we invite a group of auditioned young musicians for a 11-day exploration of Bach’s cantata repertoire, including lectures, masterclasses, open rehearsals, conversations, and several performances opportunities. Bach’s music is fully alive at Emmanuel Music; come play in our living laboratory, testing and examining sound, text, and structure to discover the underlying messages in the music.

‍Vijay Gupta is a violinist and social justice advocate. An esteemed performer, communicator, educator and citizen-artist, Gupta is a leading advocate for the role of the arts and music to heal, inspire, provoke change, and foster social connection. 

Interested in applying?
The Bach Institute 2027 Emerging Artists Program application will open on July 1, 2026.