The 10 Hour Bach Marathon at Union Station returns. Join us for the celebration featuring free pop-up performances of the German composer’s music by 240+ artists of all ages and from numerous backgrounds representing the beautiful diversity of our vibrant city. New this year: an exhibition of J.S. Bach portraits reimagined by L.A.’s finest emerging artists and a live painting performance from Isaac Pelayo at 2:00pm.
Link to the full 10 Hour Bach Marathon Schedule www.seehearla.org
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)
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 PROJECT
VISUAL ART INSPIRED BY BACH: 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.
Go Metro to all events by taking the Red, Purple, Gold or Silver Line directly to Union Station L.A.