Philadelphia Bach Collective

2025/2026 is the inaugural season of the Philadelphia Bach Collective!

This concert series was created out of a desire to showcase the vast talents of local musicians who specialize in music of the Baroque.

The music of J.S. Bach forms the cornerstone of high Baroque repertoire. His cantatas speak to the human condition in every passion and state, regardless of faith. Philadelphia boasts a thriving community of internationally renowned vocal and instrumental early music specialists, but currently has no regular performance outlet for this repertory. The Philadelphia Bach Collective aims to serve our city by making the works of J.S. Bach available to all, as well as to nurture our musical community. 

Presented by Variant 6 and Night Music

September 16: BWV 211: The Coffee Cantata featuring: Jessica Beebe, Daniel Taylor, and Graham Bier

October 28: BWV 106 Actus Tragicus featuring: Anika Kildegaard, Maren Montalbano Brehm, James Reese, and Daniel Schwartz

January 20: BWV 202 Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten featuring: Rebecca Myers

March 24: BWV Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan featuring: Rebecca Myers, Robin Bier, Fran Daniel Laucerica, and Graham Bier

May 5: BWV 80: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott featuring: Jessica Beebe, Gabriela Solís, Steven Soph & Christopher Talbot

All concerts will be presented at Saint Mark’s Church, Locust street at 1pm