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. 

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