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Emmanuel Church
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The Bach Institute January 2025 Intensive takes an important leap forward with the focus on "Bach and Society." Inspired by our featured faculty guest artist, violinist Vijay Gupta, the Institute seeks to engage members of Emmanuel and Boston's wider community by exploring the message in Bach's music and its power to challenge and transform our lives. Bach's cantatas speak vividly and poignantly about the human condition; our aspirations, our failings, and how to create right relationship to God and to our neighbor. This year's Bach Institute will explore how a just society might work from the perspective of the cantata literature.
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During the BI January Intensive we invite a group of auditioned talented young musicians for a 10-day exploration of Bach's marvelous cantata repertoire, including lectures, masterclasses, open rehearsals, and stimulating conversations. Bach's music is fully alive at Emmanuel Music; come watch us play in our living laboratory, testing and examining sound, text, and structure to discover the underlying messages in the music.

Emmanuel Church
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Our popular Lindsey Chapel Series provides free performances by solo musicians and small ensembles from 12:00–1:00pm on Thursdays, both in-person and streaming live, throughout Lent. This year we will present the complete Bach English Suites for keyboard, featuring six brilliant performers.  Experience the architectural beauty and intimate acoustics of one of the most beautiful Lady Chapels in the country.