Mass in G Minor & Magnificat, J.S. Bach ($)
Bach Festival Orchestra
BW Motet Choir
Dirk Garner, conductor
Saturday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building

In addition to the monumental Mass in B Minor—perhaps Bach’s most famous work—he also composed four shorter masses, often called the Kyrie–Gloria Masses. Though performed less frequently, these works are masterful in their own right. This year’s Festival features the Mass in G Minor, performed by the BW Motet Choir, Orchestra, and guest soloist—marking the work’s first appearance at the BW Bach Festival. Closing the 2026 Festival is Bach’s brilliant Magnificat, often described as a “mini Mass in B Minor” for its epic design and expressive power, it remains one of Bach’s greatest and most beloved choral works.