MBE welcomes you to our fourteenth season

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Welcome to MBE’S 14th season, Creation & Inspiration.

 Across three programs, we will explore the timeless imagination of the Baroque era with music inspired by the natural world, the power of human expression, and the beauty of artistic collaboration. From the elemental chaos and order of Jean-Féry Rebel’s Les Élémens and the vibrant landscapes of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, to the profound emotional worlds of J.S. Bach, Purcell, Porpora, Graupner, and Albinoni, these programs reveal how composers translate nature and poetry into musical works of extraordinary beauty and invention.

 Alongside our extraordinary Minnesota Bach Ensemble musicians, whose performances invite us to hear timeless works with fresh ears, we are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed violinist Bojan Čičić and theorbo soloist John Lenti.

 We hope you can join us for another season of discovery, connection, and inspiration. We look forward to sharing this season’s musical journey with you.

The Minnesota Bach Ensemble

is a chamber orchestra consisting of top-notch Twin Cities musicians, dedicated to performing the music of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries. Through its unique mix of period performance practice on modern instruments in an intimate setting, the ensemble successfully re-captures the relevance of live music in the 18th century. Under the leadership of its Artistic Committee and the support of a highly dedicated Board of Directors, the Minnesota Bach Ensemble has enjoyed enthusiastic audience response, steady growth, and sound fiscal management since its inception.

MBE was founded in 2013 by conductor Andrew Altenbach and the musicians on the Artistic Committee, who work collaboratively on programming. Mischa Santora served at the ensemble’s second artistic director, succeeding Mr. Altenbach in the fall of 2019. Starting in the 24/25 season, Linh Kauffman and Tami Morse serve as co-Artistic Directors. Both are longtime members of the Artistic Committee. Ms. Kauffman is co-founder and the soprano soloist of MBE; Ms. Morse is MBE’s harpsichordist.

The Minnesota Bach Ensemble is a 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization, and all donations are fully tax-deductible.