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Dallas Bach Society

1601 Elm Street Suite 2350
214-320-8700

Mission

The Dallas Bach Society is the Southwest’s primary resource for Baroque music on original instruments. The Dallas Bach Society unites the finest vocalists and instrumentalists in lively and informed performances of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Purcell, Monteverdi, Couperin, and Schütz: all the great music from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, both masterpieces familiar to music lovers, and those awaiting their discovery.

About

The Dallas Bach Society was formed in 1982 to promote and encourage instrumental, choral, vocal, operatic, chamber, and keyboard music composed before 1800 through live performances in Dallas and its vicinity. Since its founding, the Society, under the leadership of its founding Artistic Director, Paul Riedo (1982-1994), and its current Artistic Director, James Richman (1995-present), has been the city’s primary resource for early music performances by serious, professional musicians. Instrumentalists perform on replicas of instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Choir is trained in the vocal style and performance practice of the period. National and international soloists specializing in the interpretation of Baroque join musicians to present the highest level of choral, chamber, and orchestral productions each season. The Dallas Bach Society’s season typically consists of about ten concerts, plus some repeats. In recent seasons the Society has performed at The Meyerson Symphony Center, the Church of the Incarnation, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Church, St. Andrew’s Methodist Church (Plano), The Majestic Theater, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, and has given family outreach concerts at Christ Episcopal Church in Oak Cliff. In addition, each season a few, more intimate, chamber concerts are offered in private homes, primarily for subscribers. The Dallas Bach Society is a member of the Association of Professional Vocal Ensembles, The Neue Bach Gesellschaft, and was a founding member of Early Music America.

Recent News

Dallas Bach Society Presents House Concerts with Soprano 'Haley Sicking in Recital'

The Dallas Bach Society is delighted to welcome back soprano Haley Sicking as soloist in the upcoming House Concerts on Friday, February 23 at a private home, and on Saturday February 24 at the Historic Aldredge House. Her recital will feature…

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Dallas Bach Society House Concert Series Continues

Don't miss a minute of exquisite baroque artistry up close, just like a great musical patron of the period, These concerts are held in private homes or smaller venues; locations are revealed after subscription / ticket purchase. Limited seating!…

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Dallas Bach Society News - August 5, 2023

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Another place to see our Magnificat concert

Dear Friends, If you can't make it to Zion Lutheran on Sunday, April 30 for the Magnificat/Easter Oratorio concert, you can also see it at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Flower Mound, who are producing it on Saturday evening the 29th at 7pm.…

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Dallas Bach Society Spring Subscriptions On Sale Now

DBS is happy to be able to offer 16 subscriptions to its spring concerts, which will include tickets to the following: Two House Concerts Two Grand Immersive Experiences One Masterworks Concert The usual price for House Concert tickets, which…

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Dallas Bach Society: Messiah Tickets On Sale Now!

Messiah Tickets On Sale Now! Single tickets are now on sale for our Masterworks DBS Concerts – All tickets for Messiah, Messiah Sing-along, New Year’s Eve (The Four Seasons) and our April Bach concert of Magnificat and Easter…

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Dallas Bach Society - Tonight's Madrigal Dinner Rescheduled for May 13, 2023

MADRIGAL DINNER MOVED TO MAY 13 Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have postponed our Madrigal Dinner until later in the season. If you have purchased tickets or subscriptions, you should have received notice already to your email addresses on…

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Dallas Bach Society : Messiah Tickets ON SALE now!

Single tickets are now on sale for our Masterworks DBS Concerts – All tickets for Messiah, Messiah Sing-along, New Year’s Eve (The Four Seasons) and our April Bach concert of Magnificat and Easter Oratorio are on sale now. Click the…

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Dallas Bach Society - Subscribe To Our 2022-23 Season!

Announcing the Dallas Bach Society 2022-23 Season! Messiah at the Meyerson December 22, 2022 ~ 7:00 pm Handel’s Messiah, in a new edition of the 1741 original version by our friend Malcolm Bruno for Brietkopf Editions. A brilliant quartet of…

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Dallas Bach Society Announcing Our 2022-23 Season!

Announcing the Dallas Bach Society 2022-23 Season! Messiah at the Meyerson December 22, 2022 - 7:00 pm Handel’s Messiah, in a new edition of the 1741 original version by our friend Malcolm Bruno for Brietkopf Editions. A brilliant quartet of…

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Dallas Bach Society Important Announcement - August 9, 2022

Dear DBS community- It has been my joy to serve as Executive Director of the Dallas Bach Society these past 4 seasons. This summer, I have accepted a full-time position with a local corporation which will offer me new experiences, challenges, and…

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