The 10 Hour Bach Marathon at Union Station
Sponsor
Happy 333rd Birthday, J.S. Bach! Every year on J.S. Bach’s birthday, March 21, musicians all around the world celebrate by performing Bach’s music in public spaces for all.
THE 10 HOUR BACH MARATHON AT UNION STATION returns to celebrate with free pop-up performances of the German composer’s music by 240+ artists from age 7 to infinity of various backgrounds who represent the beautiful diversity of our vibrant city.
Date: Saturday, March 24th
Time: 9 AM – 7 PM
Location: Union Station Los Angeles
Address: 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, ca 90012 [map]
For the Full 10 Hour Bach Marathon Schedule — click here
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS–
Ticket Hall:
12PM – NOONTIME ORGAN CONCERT – LOS ANGELES ORGAN
5PM- The BACHESTRA w/ acclaimed violinist, Phillip Levy; oboist, Claire Brazeau (LA Chamber Orchestra); soprano, Beth Peregrine (LA Master Chorale)
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Waiting Hall:
9AM – COFFEE CANTATA + Free Coffee
10:25PM – LA RECORDER ORCH – recorders of all sounds/sizes!
1PM – LA BACHTET – 8 voices + continuo (accompaniment)
3PM – NOIR SAXOPHONE QUARTET
4PM – NIV ASHKENAZI, violin plays the Chaconne
4:30PM -DUSELFORTY 58, string quartet + sax
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North Patio:
11AM – UNCLE RUTHIE + interactive Bach Kids corner
2PM – FREELANCER SERIES BRASS ENSEMBLE
3PM – JONATHAN SCHLITT, marimba + Bubbles!
4:30PM – ROGER LEBOW, cello
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East Portal:
1:20PM – EL SERENO MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVANCED STRINGS
2:00PM – HARMONY PROJECTVISUAL ART INSPIRED BY BACH: There will be an exhibition of J.S. Bach portraits reimagined by L.A.’s finest emerging artists, OTELIA VERGEZ, JOHNNY QUINTANILLA, and ISAAC PELAYO curated by MOBY ARTS POP UP!, as well as a mural by CRASH BELTRAN + a giant b-day card by EVIE GARF. In concert with musical offerings, Isaac Pelayo will embark on a live painting performance at 2PM.This year’s program is produced in collaboration with Metro Art Presents.
12PM – NOONTIME ORGAN CONCERT – LOS ANGELES ORGAN
5PM- The BACHESTRA w/ acclaimed violinist, Phillip Levy; oboist, Claire Brazeau (LA Chamber Orchestra); soprano, Beth Peregrine (LA Master Chorale)
***
Waiting Hall:
9AM – COFFEE CANTATA + Free Coffee
10:25PM – LA RECORDER ORCH – recorders of all sounds/sizes!
1PM – LA BACHTET – 8 voices + continuo (accompaniment)
3PM – NOIR SAXOPHONE QUARTET
4PM – NIV ASHKENAZI, violin plays the Chaconne
4:30PM -DUSELFORTY 58, string quartet + sax
***
North Patio:
11AM – UNCLE RUTHIE + interactive Bach Kids corner
2PM – FREELANCER SERIES BRASS ENSEMBLE
3PM – JONATHAN SCHLITT, marimba + Bubbles!
4:30PM – ROGER LEBOW, cello
***
East Portal:
1:20PM – EL SERENO MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVANCED STRINGS
2:00PM – HARMONY PROJECTVISUAL ART INSPIRED BY BACH: There will be an exhibition of J.S. Bach portraits reimagined by L.A.’s finest emerging artists, OTELIA VERGEZ, JOHNNY QUINTANILLA, and ISAAC PELAYO curated by MOBY ARTS POP UP!, as well as a mural by CRASH BELTRAN + a giant b-day card by EVIE GARF. In concert with musical offerings, Isaac Pelayo will embark on a live painting performance at 2PM.This year’s program is produced in collaboration with Metro Art Presents.
